Since 2016, OSHA inspectors have visited Flexmaster, U.S.A., Inc. in Texas 4 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 15, 2025 on a referral, in Houston.
In all, OSHA issued 9 citation items: 9 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $43,055; today they stand at $21,132, 51% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.219 (belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Flexmaster, U.S.A., Inc. averages $7,044 across 3 cited inspections.
It reported 5 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company4545 Pine Timbers Ste. 324, Houston, TX 77041 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $11,585 | $6,951 | Sep 26, 2025 | Final |
4545 Pine Timbers Ste. 324, Houston, TX 77041 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $6,621 | $6,621 | Aug 25, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Serious | $6,621 | $0 | Aug 25, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $5,628 | $0 | Aug 25, 2025 | Final |
4545 Pine Timbers Ste. 324, Houston, TX 77041 · Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
4545 Pinetimbers Suite 324, Houston, TX 77041 · Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jun 28, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,100 | Jun 28, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,100 | Jun 28, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jun 28, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 2016 | Final |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 5 reports on file.
Sep 9, 2025, Houston: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
A temporary employee was punching tab door notches using a brake press. When the machine cycled, it lacerated his left little finger. The finger was amputated.
Apr 28, 2025, Houston: Hospitalization · nonfatal 'crushing' injuries · toes(s), toenail(s)
Two employees were reinstalling a metal coil into the spinning machine. They were lifting the coil with a jack when the coil tipped over and landed on the injured employee's left foot, crushing three toes.
Apr 24, 2024, Houston: Amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
An employee had adjusted the punch on a spinning machine. When the machine was activated, the punch crushed the employee's left index finger resulting in partial amputation through the phalanx.
Aug 19, 2021, Houston: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee was rolling a piece of metal in a rotary machine when their glove got caught on the corner of the piece and the machine partially amputated their left index finger.
Sep 12, 2017, Houston: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
An employee was loading insulation into a bag pusher machine and two fingers were caught in the point of operation. The tips of his right middle and ring fingers were medically amputated to the first knuckle.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)
(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection. (1) The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5)
(5) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses equipment with filter lenses that have a shade number appropriate for the work being performed for protection from injurious light radiation. The following is a listing of appropriate shade numbers for various operations.
29 CFR 1910.136(a)
(a) General requirements. The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses protective footwear when working in areas where there is a danger of foot injuries due to falling or rolling objects, or objects piercing the sole, or when the use of protective footwear will protect the affected employee from an electrical hazard, such as a static-discharge or electric-shock hazard, that remains after the employer takes other necessary protective measures.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.