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Wheelblast, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Zephyrhills, Florida · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · NAICS 332312

5inspections
45citation items
$78,837current penalties
Sep 30, 2021last inspection

OSHA has inspected Wheelblast, Inc. 5 times in Florida since 1975.

The latest one began on Sep 30, 2021 after a complaint, in Zephyrhills.

Those inspections ended with 45 citation items: 20 serious, 5 willful and 20 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $141,103 and now stand at $78,837, 44% lower after settlements or reviews.

Respiratory protection comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1910.134.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Wheelblast, Inc. averages $6,962 (1 cited inspection).

Wheelblast, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345554463 OPENED SEP 30, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 37 employees at the site · Closed Sep 23, 2022

3951 Copeland Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 · 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
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(5) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$4,351$2,611Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$7,252$4,351Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 29, 2022Final

Inspection 312735350 OPENED NOV 6, 2008Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 2008

3951 Copeland Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 311332225 OPENED JUN 27, 2007Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 29 employees at the site · Closed Jan 12, 2009

3951 Copeland Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$2,500$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Willful$27,500$15,125Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
 Willful$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 3, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1) · Sanitation
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed

Inspection 311177422 OPENED JUN 13, 2007Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 29 employees at the site · Closed Jan 12, 2009

3951 Copeland Drive, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · 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$2,500$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs
 Serious$2,500$500Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$2,500$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Serious$750$500Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Serious$2,500$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 8 Serious$2,500$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(ib) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$1,250$750Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 12a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$2,500$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 12b
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 12c
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 12d
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(ivd) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 12e
29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 13a
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
 Serious$0$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 13b
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 14a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$1,375Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 14b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 1, item 14c
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
 Willful$27,500$15,125Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
 Willful$27,500$15,125Dec 11, 2007Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) · Flammable liquids
 Willful$27,500$15,125Dec 11, 2007Closed

Inspection 14057012 OPENED SEP 16, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Oct 1, 1975

2102 Orient Road, Tampa, FL 33619 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.141(d)(1) · Sanitation
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(1) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(ii) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(1) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(7) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 22, 1975Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(ii)

(ii) Emergency venting. Each portable tank shall be provided with one or more devices installed in the top with sufficient emergency venting capacity to limit internal pressure under fire exposure conditions to 10 p.s.i.g., or 30 percent of the bursting pressure of the tank, whichever is greater. The total venting capacity shall be not less than that specified in paragraphs (b)(2)(v) (c) or (e) of this section. At least one pressure-activated vent having a minimum capacity of 6,000 cubic feet of free air (14.7 p.s.i.a. and 60 °F.) shall be used. It shall be set to open at not less than 5 p.s.i.g. If fusible vents are used, they shall be actuated by elements that operate at a temperature not exceeding 300 °F.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)

(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)

(6) Sources of ignition—(i) General. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

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 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.334 · Using electrical equipment

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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