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(A periodic disclosures of OSHA fines levied on Texas Employers)

NUWAY BUILDING SYSTEMS, TYLER, TX with 7 employees-Employee Complaint Health Inspection SIC 5039 Wholesale Lumber and Building materials

Citation

Explanation

Type of Citation

Initial Fine

1910.212 A05 MACHINE GUARDING- Exposure of Blades- When the periphery (the edges) of the blades of a fan is less than seven (7) feet above the floor or working level, the blades shall be guarded. The guard shall have openings no larger than one-half « inch. Serious $600.00
1910.219 D01 MECHANICAL POWER- Transmission apparatus- Pulleys Guarding- Pulleys, any parts of which are seven (7) feet or less from the floor or working platform, shall be guarded in accordance with the standards specified in this section. Serious $600.00
1910.305 I021 WIRING METHODS- Fixture Wires- Uses permitted- Fixtures wires may be used for installation in lighting fixtures and in similar equipment where enclosed or protected and not subject to bending or twisting in use. Serious $600.00

Total: $1,800.00

Source: OSHA Inspections in Texas from 1/1/97 to 3/31/97

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