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OSHA Inspection: VERNON STEEL, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VERNON STEEL, INC. in 2422 IONA ROAD, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83401 (NAICS 423510). OSHA activity number 341634103.

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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
VERNON STEEL, INC.
Site address
2422 IONA ROAD
City
IDAHO FALLS
State
ID
ZIP
83401
Mailing
P.O. BOX 1401, IDAHO FALLS, ID 83403
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
Non-union (B)
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
423510
Employees
18
Ownership type
Private (A)

5 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 E03 IV

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Aug 23, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(3)(iv): The anchoring of posts and framing of members for railings of all types were not of such construction that the completed structure was not capable of withstanding a load of at least 200 pounds applied in any direction at any point on the top rail:  a) On or about July 19, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the work-platform utilized by employees had two broken welds.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1000
  • · Z (S) $2000

1910.147 C04 I

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Aug 23, 2016
Penalty
Initial $2,000 · Current $1,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section.  (a)  Electric Bridge Crane J14-000003.  (b)  Electric Bridge Crane J14-000002.    Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (S) $1000
  • · Z (S) $2000

1910.179 L01

Other-than-serious 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Aug 23, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(1): A preventive maintenance program based on the crane manufacturer's recommendations was not established:  (a)  Warehouse: On or about July 19, 2016, and at times prior thereto, Electric Bridge Crane.   Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

1910.179 J02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Aug 23, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2): The items listed in subparagraphs (j)(2)(i)-(vii) were not inspected for defects at intervals as defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii) of this section or as specifically indicated, and all deficiencies were not carefully examined and a determination made as to whether they constituted a safety hazard  (a) Warehouse: On or about July 19, 2016 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not assess and determine during frequent inspections in accordance to the frequencies specified in paragraphs (j)(2) and (j)(1), whether "disassembly and/or more advanced examination methods than visual inspections" are required.  Note: Abatement certification IS required.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

1910.179 J03

Other-than-serious 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Jul 28, 2016
Abate by
Aug 23, 2016
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3): Complete inspections of the crane was not being performed at intervals as generally defined in paragraph (j)(1)(ii)(b) of this section:  (a)  Bridge Crane:  On or about July 19, 2016, and at times prior thereto, the employer did not incorporate a detailed periodic visual and operational inspection whereby individual components are examined to determine their condition. The Periodic Inspection is performed as often as quarterly based on service, environmental and application factors as determined by a qualified person.  Note: Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
  • · I (O) $0
  • · Z (O) $0

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). OSHA publishes its own view of this case as inspection number 341634103.

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