HOUSTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of HITACHI AMERICA, LTD. in 1840 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, HOUSTON, TX 77054 (NAICS 811310). OSHA activity number 339005639.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- HITACHI AMERICA, LTD.
- Site address
- 1840 OLD SPANISH TRAIL
- City
- HOUSTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77054
- Mailing
- 1840 OLD SPANISH TRAIL, HOUSTON, TX 77054
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 811310
- Employees
- 5
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.132 F02
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $2800.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(2): Each affected employee could not demonstrate an understanding of the training specified in paragraph (f)(1) of this section, and the ability to use PPE properly, before being allowed to perform work requiring the use of PPE. At Gantry machines; the employer did not provide employees with adequate fall protection training prior to climbing on the 40 feet gantry machines, exposing employees to fall hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2800
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.146 C04
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer did not develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program was not available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives. At Gantry machines/treatment rooms; the employer did not implement a confined space program that included specific procedures that clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for entry into confined spaces, and the means to enforce compliance of equipment such as but not limited to the Gantry machines, exposing employee to caught-in-between hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.146 K02 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2800.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.146(k)(2)(ii): Affected employees were not trained to perform assigned rescue duties. The employer did not ensure that such employees successfully complete the training required to establish proficiency as an authorized entrant. At Gantry machines/treatment rooms; the employer did not ensure that employees who entered confined space holes were trained on confined space rescue and emergency procedures, exposing employees to caught-in/asphyxiation hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.147 C04 II
- Issued
- Abate by
- Penalty
- Initial $2000.00 · Current $2000.00
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance including, but not limited to, the following: At treatment rooms; the employer did not implement an adequate hazardous energy control program that included procedures that clearly and specifically outlined the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, and the means to enforce compliance of equipment on: a) Gantry machines, exposing employees to pneumatic and electrical hazards. b) The caterpillar, exposing employees to electrical and caught-in-between hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2000
- — Z (S) $2000
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 339005639.