Inspection 346049596 OPENED JUN 29, 2022Closed
550 Murray St. 287, Midlothian, TX 76065 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Powerfoam, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 2019.
OSHA's last visit started on Jun 29, 2022 to follow up on an earlier case, in Midlothian.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 5 citation items: 3 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $6,801 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $4,081, down 40%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.305, electrical wiring methods (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Powerfoam, LLC averages $4,081 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Inspection 344435177 OPENED NOV 6, 2019Closed
550 Murray St. 287, Midlothian, TX 76065 · Polystyrene Foam 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 1910.36(e)(2) · Exit route design |
Serious | $2,576 | $1,546 | Dec 16, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $1,932 | $1,159 | Dec 16, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,932 | $1,159 | Dec 16, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $361 | $217 | Dec 16, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 2019 | Final |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(3)(ii)
(ii) Boxes shall be closed by suitable covers securely fastened in place.
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)
(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i)
(2) Visual inspection. (i) Portable cord- and plug-connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) shall be visually inspected before use on any shift for external defects (such as loose parts, deformed and missing pins, or damage to outer jacket or insulation) and for evidence of possible internal damage (such as pinched or crushed outer jacket). Cord- and plug-connected equipment and flexible cord sets (extension cords) which remain connected once they are put in place and are not exposed to damage need not be visually inspected until they are relocated.
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
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