REXBURG, ID —
OSHA Inspection: VORP ENERGY LLC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of VORP ENERGY LLC in 4774 SOUTH YELLOWSTONE HIGHWAY, REXBURG, ID 83440 (NAICS 335929). OSHA activity number 347170219.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- VORP ENERGY LLC
- Site address
- 4774 SOUTH YELLOWSTONE HIGHWAY
- City
- REXBURG
- State
- ID
- ZIP
- 83440
- Mailing
- 4774 SOUTH YELLOWSTONE HIGHWAY, REXBURG, ID 83440
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
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 335929
- Employees
- 20
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.23 C11
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,687 · Current $2,063 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(11): The employer did not ensure that portable ladders used to gain access to an upper landing surface that have side rails that extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface. a) Laser Room: On December 13, 2023, and at times prior to; employees used a portable extension ladder to change out the filters for the Trumpf, TruLaser, 1030. Filtering equipment is located on an elevated platform that is 11 feet high. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2062.5
- — Z (S) $3687
1910.29 B02
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 21, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,687 · Current $2,063 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.29(b)(2): The employer did not ensure that midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members, solid panels, or equivalent intermediate members are installed between the walking-working surface and the top edge of the guardrail system as follows when there is not a wall or parapet that is at least 21 inches (53 cm) high: a) Laser Room: On December 13, 2023, and at times prior to; employees access an elevated platform, approximately 11 feet high, to change out the filters for the Trumpf, TruLaser, 1030.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2062.5
- — Z (S) $3687
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $2,765 · Current $2,063 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1):Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: a) Main Office: On December 13, 2024 and at times prior to; the portable ABC fire extinguisher was on the floor. b) CNC Room: On December 13, 2024 and at times prior to; the portable fire extinguisher was on the floor. c) Electrical Assembly Area: On December 13, 2024 and at times prior to; the portable fire extinguisher was on the floor. Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2062.5
- — Z (S) $2765
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: a) Electrical Assembly Area: On December 13, 2024 and prior to; An ABC fire portable fire extinguisher was not fully charged. Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.157 E01
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(1): The employer was not responsible for the inspection, maintenance and testing of all portable fire extinguishers in the workplace: a) Bay 2: On December 13, 2024 and prior to; an ABC portable fire extinguisher had not been inspected or tested since 2020. b) Bay 3: On December 13, 2024 and prior to; an ABC portable fire extinguisher had not been inspected or tested since 2020. c) CNC Room: On December 13, 2024 and prior to; an ABC portable fire extinguisher had not been inspected or tested since 2020. Note* Abatement certification IS required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L02 II
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 21, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $3,687 · Current $2,063 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii):The employer did not ensure that each operator had successfully completed the training consisting of a combination of formal instruction (e.g., lecture, discussion, interactive computer learning, video tape, written material), practical training (demonstrations performed by the trainer and practical exercises performed by the trainee), and evaluation of the operator's performance in the workplace. a) On December 13, 2023, and at times prior to; employees operate the Uni Carriers - 50, forklift model MU1F2A25LV, SN U1F2-9J20872 in the shipping and receiving area, and the assembly areas. b) On December 13, 2023, and at times prior to; employees operate the Caterpillar 40C forklift in the CNC Room. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2062.5
- — Z (S) $3687
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 21, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: a) On December 14, 2023, and at times prior to; employees operate the Uni Carriers - 50, forklift model MU1F2A25LV, SN U1F2-9J20872 in the shipping and receiving area, and the assembly areas. Fork attachments were used one to times a week to lengthen the forks to lift 250 pounds to 300 pounds. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 A05
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 21, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered: a) On December 14, 2023, and at times prior to; employer allowed employees to operate the Uni Carriers - 50, forklift model MU1F2A25LV, SN U1F2-9J20872 in the shipping and receiving area, and the assembly areas. Fork attachments were used one to times a week to lengthen the forks to lift 250 pounds to 300 pounds. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.132 D02
- Issued
- May 24, 2024
- Abate by
- Jun 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2):The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification which included the requirements as outlined in 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): a) On December 13, 2023, and at times prior to; employer did not document required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees working in the following areas to include the CNC room, electronics assembly room, fabrication area, welding area, and shipping and receiving. Note* Abatement certification is required for this item.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — 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 347170219.
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