VIDOR, TX —
OSHA Inspection: NORTH STAR STEEL INC.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NORTH STAR STEEL INC. in 100 OLD HWY. 90 W., VIDOR, TX 77662 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 107487746.
What this inspection record means
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- NORTH STAR STEEL INC.
- Site address
- 100 OLD HWY. 90 W.
- City
- VIDOR
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 77662
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3312
- Employees
- 353
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Manufacturing safety.
Citations
45 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $400 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the recognized hazard of being struck by falling portions of the hoisted load or the hoist of the CM 3 Ton overhead floor operated crane hoist located in the melt-cast maintenance shop: Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method for abatement is to ensure that the pendant control boxes are clearly marked for identification of functions in accordance with Paragraph 11-1.11.1(e) of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) B30.11-1973, Monorail Systems and Underhung Cranes. Disclaimers: 1.You are not limited to the abatement methods suggested above. 2.The methods explained are general and may not be effective in all cases. 3.The employer is responsible for selecting and carrying out an appropriate method.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $400.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $650 Reduced
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employement which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to the recognized hazard of being struck by the Coffing lever hoist (come-along) being used to install a spoint socket in the bottom of a ladel in the refactory shop. Among other methods, one feasible and acceptable method for abatement is to maintain all hoist hooks in accordance with manufacturers recommended specifications. IN THE ALTERNATIVE 29 CFR 1910.242(a): Hand and portable powered tools or equipment were not kept in safe condition: Hazard: struck-by hoist/equipment
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $650.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.22 A02
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,625 · Current $800 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $800.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.22 B01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,625 · Current $800 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $800.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $487 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $487.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.23 A03
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $650.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.23 C01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,625 · Current $894 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $894.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.23 C03
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 13, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,275
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $2275.00
1910.23 E01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $893 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $893.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.24 F
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.26 C02 VII
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.108 G06 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 3, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 28, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,275
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $2275.00
1910.147 C02 II
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2475.00
- — Z (S) $4500.00
1910.147 C03 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500 · Current $2,475 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2475.00
- — Z (S) $4500.00
1910.147 D04 III
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 F03 IID
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.147 C06 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 20, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $4,500
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $4500.00
1910.147 C06 II
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 20, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.157 E03
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.176 B
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.178 P01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,275 · Current $1,138 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1138.00
- — Z (S) $2275.00
1910.178 Q01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.179 D03
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.184 C01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,275 · Current $1,138 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1138.00
- — Z (S) $2275.00
1910.184 I09 III
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.212 B
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $650.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $650 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $650.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.252 B02 III
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,625 · Current $921 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $921.00
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.253 E05 V
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.253 E06 II
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $715 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $715.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.253 E06 IV
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,275 · Current $629 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $629.00
- — Z (S) $2275.00
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,300 · Current $715 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $715.00
- — Z (S) $1300.00
1910.303 F
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Apr 8, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,625
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S) $1625.00
1910.304 F04
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.305 B02
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.305 G01 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.305 G01 IIIA
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $975 · Current $536 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $536.00
- — Z (S) $975.00
1910.178 A06
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $650 · Current $325 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $325.00
- — Z (O) $650.00
1910.1200 F05 I
- Issued
- Mar 26, 1998
- Abate by
- Mar 31, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $650 · Current $323 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $323.00
- — Z (O) $650.00
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