Inspection 347609422 OPENED JUL 10, 2024Closed
930 Hensley Lane, Wylie, TX 75098 · Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1979, OSHA inspectors have visited Tower Extrusions, LLC in Texas 11 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 10, 2024 as part of a related case, in Wylie.
In all, OSHA issued 53 citation items: 18 serious and 35 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $71,532; today they stand at $24,707, 65% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.1200 (hazard communication), 6 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Tower Extrusions, LLC averages $10,173 across 2 cited inspections.
Tower Extrusions, LLC also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 4 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $54,490 in back wages owed to workers.
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Inspection 342991429 OPENED MAR 2, 2018Closed
1003 State Hwy 79 South, Olney, TX 76374 · Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · Walking-working surfaces |
Serious | $4,157 | $2,494 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $4,157 | $2,494 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $4,157 | $2,494 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2018 | Final |
Inspection 342313509 OPENED MAY 9, 2017Closed
930 Hensley Lane, Wylie, TX 75098 · Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 1, 2017: Employee is hospitalized when struck by a puller press while
At 11:45 p.m. on May 1, 2017, an employee was performing maintenance on the 8-inch high puller press. The employee was struck by the puller press and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8)(ii) · Ladders in general industry |
Serious | $12,675 | $3,800 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $12,675 | $3,800 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $7,243 | $732 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $12,675 | $3,800 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.243(b)(2) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $7,243 | $732 | Jul 13, 2017 | Final |
Inspection 302662804 OPENED NOV 29, 2000Closed
1003 Hwy 79 South, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300519014 OPENED AUG 25, 1998Closed
1003 Hwy 79 South, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · General requirements |
Serious | $875 | $525 | Aug 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $700 | $420 | Aug 28, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 110365814 OPENED JUN 25, 1992Closed
1003 Hwy 79 South, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,250 | $810 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,625 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $700 | $455 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iic)(2) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 110362829 OPENED APR 22, 1992Closed
1003 Hwy 79 South, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Jun 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 100791813 OPENED JAN 25, 1988Closed
Hwy 795 - 1 Mile, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.95(c)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(6) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 1988 | Closed |
3 older inspections
Inspection 100733385 OPENED DEC 4, 1987Closed
Hwy 795 - 1 Mile, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16675621 OPENED APR 20, 1979Closed
South Highway 79, Olney, TX 76374 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 16694267 OPENED FEB 8, 1979Closed
South Highway 79, Olney, TX 76374 · 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 | $150 | $150 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.178(n)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(ii) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 1979 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Olney site logged 9 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 420 workers: 1.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 80 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower Extrusions, LLC. Olney · 2025 | 420 | 9 | 2 | 1.4 | 2.9 |
| Tower Extrusions LLC Wylie · 2025 | 150 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 |
| Tower Extrusions Martinez LLC Wylie · 2024 | 200 | 8 | 2 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| Tower Extrusions - Hensley Wylie · 2023 | 255 | 5 | 0 | 2.9 | 2.9 |
| Tower Extrusions - Martinez Wylie · 2023 | 150 | 4 | 0 | 3.1 | 2.9 |
| Tower Extrusions- Martinez Facility Wylie · 2019 | 143 | 11 | 2 | 6.7 | 2.9 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 4 reports on file.
May 3, 2021, Wylie: Hospitalization · puncture wounds, except gunshot wounds · thigh(s)
An employee was operating a tail stretcher machine. A pneumatic cylinder in the machine failed, and the rod from the cylinder flew into the employee's right thigh, puncturing it.
Feb 5, 2020, Wylie: Hospitalization · fractures · thigh(s)
An employee was pulling a cart loaded with aluminum bars inside. A caster hung up on the floor and the cart tipped over onto his right leg. He suffered a broken right femur.
Dec 12, 2019, Olney: Hospitalization · fractures · leg(s), unspecified
An employee was repairing a leaky extrusion press when the employee slipped on oil from the press on the floor and fractured the right leg.
May 1, 2017, Wylie: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · knee(s)
An employee was servicing the puller at the end of a press when the puller moved and struck his knees. He was hospitalized.
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2014 to Mar 29, 2016 Olney | 181 | 179 | $54,490 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(d)(6)
(d) Any organic peroxide which in laboratory testing meets the criteria in (d)(i), (ii), or (iii) shall be defined as organic peroxide TYPE D:
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)(i)
(i) A list of the hazardous chemicals known to be present using a product identifier that is referenced on the appropriate safety data sheet (the list may be compiled for the workplace as a whole or for individual work areas); and,
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes
29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces
29 CFR 1910.23 · Ladders in general industry
29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
Other alumina and aluminum production and processing employers in Texas
- Nash Metals, Inc. Nash · 1 citation · $13,902
- Alumanate LLC Houston · 8 citations · $19,577
- Western Extrusions Corporation Carrollton · 70 citations · $289,303
- Cornerstone Building Brands Bryan · 5 citations · $9,300
- Werner Co Socorro · 2 citations · $16,662
- Steel Dynamics - Southwest - Sinton Division Sinton · 2 citations · $14,502
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