Since 2003, OSHA inspectors have visited Rki, Inc. in Texas 7 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Dec 16, 2024 on a referral, in Houston.
In all, OSHA issued 12 citation items: 8 serious, 1 repeat and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $86,896; today they stand at $54,867, 37% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.212 (machine guarding), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Rki, Inc. averages $12,717 across 4 cited inspections.
Rki, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company2301 Central Parkway, Houston, TX 77092 · Motor Vehicle Body 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 |
Repeat | $29,790 | $29,790 | Apr 24, 2025 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $10,641 | $0 | Apr 24, 2025 | Final |
2301 Central Parkway, Houston, TX 77092 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal 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)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $9,324 | $5,594 | Jun 2, 2022 | Final |
2301 Central Parkway, Houston, TX 77092 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal 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 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $8,149 | $4,074 | Aug 16, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $6,519 | $3,260 | Aug 16, 2017 | Final |
2301 Central Parkway, Houston, TX 77092 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal 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 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $8,149 | $4,074 | Aug 16, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $8,149 | $4,074 | Aug 16, 2017 | Final |
5933 Eden Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76117 · Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2301 Central Parkway, Houston, TX 77092 · Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,000 | Dec 15, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,275 | $1,500 | Dec 15, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.151(a) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $2,275 | $1,500 | Dec 15, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 2005 | Closed |
5933 Eden Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76117 · Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2003 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Houston site logged 12 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 121 workers: 9.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 5.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 14 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RKI, Inc. Houston · 2025 | 121 | 12 | 1 | 9.8 | 5.2 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Dec 10, 2024, Houston: Hospitalization, amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
On December 11, 2024, an employee's hands were crushed between the bottom die and the backstop of a brake press machine, resulting in amputation of the multiple fingers and hospitalization. The machine was not guarded at the time.
Feb 25, 2019, Houston: Hospitalization · cuts, lacerations · fingertip(s)
An employee was using a brake press to flatten a part. When the machine cycled, his right thumb was pinched between the part and the ram and the thumb tip was lacerated.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2)
(2) Cleaning. All spraying areas shall be kept as free from the accumulation of deposits of combustible residues as practical, with cleaning conducted daily if necessary. Scrapers, spuds, or other such tools used for cleaning purposes shall be of nonsparking material.
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.