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United Galvanizing, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Houston, Texas · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · NAICS 332812

9inspections
72citation items
$54,446current penalties
Nov 1, 2019last inspection

United Galvanizing, Inc. has 9 OSHA inspections on record in Texas, the first in 1978.

OSHA's last visit started on Nov 1, 2019 after a complaint, in Houston.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 72 citation items: 52 serious and 20 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $69,869 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $54,446, down 22%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.95, noise (9 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. United Galvanizing, Inc. averages $13,261 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

United Galvanizing, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

United Galvanizing, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1978 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344423348 OPENED NOV 1, 2019Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 110 employees at the site · Closed Jan 16, 2020

6123 Cunningham Rd, Houston, TX 77041 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$9,472$5,683Dec 3, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$9,472$7,578Dec 3, 2019Final

Inspection 304505480 OPENED OCT 16, 2001Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 130 employees at the site · Closed Mar 19, 2002

6123 Cunningham Road, Houston, TX 77041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 1b Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 1c Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 1d Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 1e Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.124(g)(2) · General requirements for dipping and coating operations
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iiig) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4a Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4b Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4c Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4d Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4e Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4f Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 4g Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Serious$3,500$2,500Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$3,500$2,500Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 11a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 11b
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 11c
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 12a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$3,500$3,000Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 12b
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 12c
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Nov 26, 2001Closed

Inspection 301306767 OPENED DEC 13, 1996Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 110 employees at the site · Closed Jul 15, 1997

6123 Cunningham Road, Houston, TX 77041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1)(i) · Portable wood ladders
 Serious$825$825Jun 12, 1997Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,100$1,100Jun 12, 1997Closed

Inspection 106614761 OPENED APR 12, 1990Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 51 employees at the site · Closed Jun 28, 1990

6123 Cunningham Road, Houston, TX 77041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 103485520 OPENED MAR 26, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 51 employees at the site · Closed May 16, 1990

6123 Cunningham Road, Houston, TX 77041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.28(a)(1) · Safety requirements for scaffolding
 Serious$560$280Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$480$240Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(viia) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$160$80Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$640$320Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$400$200Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.179(e)(4) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$480$240Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.179(h)(1)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$480$240Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$480$240Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(2)(ii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$320$160Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Serious$400$200Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 12b Serious$0$120Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$400$200Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$320$160Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 15
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$200$100Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 16
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
 Serious$400$200Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.242(a) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.252(d)(2)(ii) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 4, 1990Closed

Inspection 324079 OPENED FEB 9, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 36 employees at the site · Closed Mar 19, 1984

6123 Cunningham, Houston, TX 77041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iib) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(iid) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 16, 1984Closed

Inspection 16842528 OPENED JUL 20, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 31 employees at the site · Closed Dec 5, 1983

6123 Cunningham Rd, Houston, TX 77049 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
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$0Aug 3, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 3, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 3, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 3, 1983Closed

Inspection 16768178 OPENED MAY 12, 1978Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 17 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

6123 Cunningham, Houston, TX 77040 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

1 older inspection

Inspection 16763104 OPENED FEB 14, 1978Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 17 employees at the site · Closed May 12, 1978

6123 Cunningham, Houston, TX 77040 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
 Serious$640$640Mar 15, 1978Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$640$640Mar 15, 1978Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2016, the Houston site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 179 workers: 5.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry. Those cases cost 275 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
United Galvanizing, Inc.
Houston · 2016
179 1335.33.2

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 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(viia)

(vi) Vent piping for aboveground tanks. (a) Vent piping shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.124 · General requirements for dipping and coating operations

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.20

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.28 · Safety requirements for scaffolding

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.94 · Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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