GREEN BAY, WI — 2012-02-01 00:00:00

OSHA Inspection: VALLEY PLATING AND FABRICATING

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On 2012-02-01 00:00:00, OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VALLEY PLATING AND FABRICATING in 536 ELIZABETH ST, GREEN BAY, WI 54302 (NAICS 332313). OSHA activity number 331905109.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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: VALLEY PLATING AND FABRICATING
Site address: 536 ELIZABETH ST
City: GREEN BAY
State: WI
ZIP: 54302
Mailing: P.O BOX 11206, GREEN BAY, WI 54307

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial (B)
Discipline: Safety
Advance notice: No
Union status: B

When did the case open and close?

Opened: 2012-02-01 00:00:00
Closing conference: 2012-02-16 00:00:00
Case closed: 2012-11-29 00:00:00
Last modified: 2026-07-21 00:00:00
Data loaded: 2026-07-22 00:19:52

Establishment context

NAICS code: 332313
Employees: 21
Ownership type: A

Citations

15 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.179 J02 III

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 3 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii):     A certification record which includes the date of inspection, the signature of the person who performed the inspection and the serial number, or other identifier, of the hook inspected, was not maintained:    a)    Superior Crane, Serial 11181 did not have monthly certification records for the hook inspection.    b)    Superior Crane, Serial 10633A did not have monthly certification records for the hook inspection.    c)    Robbins & Myers 5 ton w/Shaw box crane did not have monthly cerification records for the hook inspection.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2550

1910.179 J03 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $1,300

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3)(i):     Deformed, cracked, or corroded members were not repaired or replaced:    a)    Robbins & Myers 5 ton w/Shaw box crane had a broken guard on the rope and sheave creating an ingoing nip.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $1300
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.179 M01

Serious Gravity 5 3 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1):     Thorough monthly inspections of rope conditions, with written, dated and signed reports, were not performed on the running ropes:      a)    Superior Crane, Serial 11181 did not have monthly certification records for the rope inspection.    b)    Superior Crane, Serial 10633A did not have monthly certification records for the rope inspection.    c)    Robbins & Myers 5 ton w/Shaw box crane did not have monthly cerification records for the rope inspection.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 D

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $2,550 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(d):     Each day before being used, the sling and all fastenings and attachments were not being inspected for damage or defects by a competent person designated by the employer:    a)    Employees using slings were not inspecting them daily before use.  Employees had not been trained to do so.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2550

1910.184 E03 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i):     A thorough periodic inspection of alloy steel chain slings was not made on a regular basis and/or were done at intervals greater than once every 12 months:    a)   Not all slings were included in the last yearly inspection done by the vendor.   Inspection records showed that some slings were not found for the inspection.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DORCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 H05 III

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $1,500

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(h)(5)(iii):     Natural or synthetic fiber rope sling(s) with broken or cut fibers were not immediately removed from service:    a)    Nylon sling in high bay with cuts in it had not been removed from service.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $1500
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.184 I01

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.184(i)(1):     Synthetic web sling(s) were not marked or coded to show rated capacities for each type of hitch and type of synthetic web material:    a)    Nylon sling found in high bay without markings to show rated capacities had not been removed from service.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $2,040 · Current $2,000 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):     Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by ingoing nip point:    a)    Baldor grinder/buffer used as a sander did not have a side guard to protect ingoing nip point.  Located in high bay; Serial #F976    b)    Baldor grinder/buffer used as a sander did not have a side guard to protect ingoing nip point.  Located by Fastenal vending.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $2000
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2040

1910.215 A02

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $2,040 · Current $0 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2):     Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not provided with safety guard(s) which covered the spindle end, nut, flange projections:    a)    Baldor pedestal grinder had a broken side guard.    b)    Miller Falls grinder had missing left side guard.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2040

1910.215 A04

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4):     Grinding machinery was not used with work rest to support offhand grinding work:    a)    Baldor pedestal grinder adjacent to Fastenal Vending machines did not have a work rest on right wheel.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.215 B09

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9):     The distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch:    a)    Baldor pedestal grinder next to Fastnal Vending machine did not have tongue guards. (2" clearance from wheel to top guard)    b)    Miller Falls grinder was missing the tongue guards. (1" clearance from wheel to top guard)    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $0

1910.243 C03

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 30, 2012
Penalty: Initial $3,060 · Current $1,800 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3):     Abrasive wheels used on vertical portable grinder(s) (right angle head grinders) were not provided with safety guard(s) having a maximum exposure angle of 180 degrees and located between the operator and wheel:    a)    Portable DeWalt grinder in high bay did not have guard.    b)   Portable Milwaukee grinders in high bay did not have guards.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $1800
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $3060

1910.334 A02 II

Serious Gravity 5 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Mar 15, 2012
Penalty: Initial $2,550 · Current $1,500 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii):     There was a defect or evidence of damage that could have exposes an employee to injury and the defective or damaged item was not removed from service:    a)    Four pedestal fans that were available for use in the high bay did not have electrical plug ground pins.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (S) $1500
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (S) $2550

1910.22 A03

Other-than-serious 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Apr 4, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3):     To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway was not kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards.    a)    High bay walkway had damaged concrete flooring including an approximately 1" deep hole that was 5" wide by 13" long.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (O) $0

1910.101 B

Other-than-serious 1 exposed

Issued: Mar 5, 2012
Abate by: Mar 15, 2012
Penalty: Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.101(b):     The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: 3.4.4 Cylinder was not properly supported to prevent it from being knocked over before being used.    a)    Argon cylinder along Northwall by circuit breaker box and Miller welding machine was not secured to prevent it from being knocked over.    ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION AND ABATEMENT DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED

Recent events (2)

2012-03-30 00:00:00 — I (O) $0
2012-03-05 00:00:00 — Z (O) $0

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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 331905109.

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