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Inspection Detail
Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.
Inspection: 1702765.015 - Columns, Inc.
Inspection Information - Office: Houston South Area Office
Site Address:
Columns, Inc.
1011 N. Main St., Bld. 2
Pearland, TX 77581
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 895, Pearland, TX 77588
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:
NAICS: 332117/Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
Inspection Type: Referral
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Health
Close Conference: 10/12/2023
Emphasis:
Case Closed:
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 2091586 | ||
| Referral | 2119425 | Yes |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Current Violations | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
| Initial Penalty | $29,690 | $0 | $0 | $7,813 | $0 | $37,503 |
| Current Penalty | $17,814 | $0 | $0 | $4,688 | $0 | $22,502 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Serious | 19100107 B10 | 01/12/2024 | 02/20/2024 | $5,626 | $9,376 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Serious | 19100134 E01 | 01/12/2024 | 02/08/2024 | $6,563 | $10,938 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 3. | 01003 | Serious | 19100138 A | 01/12/2024 | 02/01/2024 | $5,626 | $9,376 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 02001 | Other | 19040039 A01 | 01/12/2024 | $4,688 | $7,813 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At 5:30 p.m. on October 11, 2023, an employee working for a parts manufacturer was retrieving a new box of paint from the paint room. While in the paint room the employee had a heart attack. The employee died from hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease and obesity.
Keywords: Cardiac Arrest, Cardiovasc Disease, Cardiovasc System, Heart, Heart Attack, Hypertension, Medical Condition, Medical History, Obesity, Underlying Medical Condition
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1702765.015 | 51 | M | Fatality |