Since 2016, OSHA inspectors have visited Plastomer, LP in Texas 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Apr 20, 2022 as a planned inspection, in Helotes.
In all, OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $5,607; today they stand at $3,364, 40% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Plastomer, LP averages $1,682 across 2 cited inspections.
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Watch this company13326 Western Oak Dr., Helotes, TX 78023 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,865 | $1,119 | Jun 24, 2022 | Final |
13326 Western Oak Dr., Helotes, TX 78023 · All Other Plastics Product 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,138 | $1,283 | Sep 27, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,604 | $962 | Sep 27, 2016 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i)
(4) Projecting shaft ends. (i) Projecting shaft ends shall present a smooth edge and end and shall not project more than one-half the diameter of the shaft unless guarded by nonrotating caps or safety sleeves.
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