VINTON, TX —
OSHA Inspection: KYOEI STEEL, LTD
Follow-up inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a follow-up safety inspection of KYOEI STEEL, LTD in 8001 BORDER STEEL, VINTON, TX 79821 (NAICS 331110). OSHA activity number 347212144.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- KYOEI STEEL, LTD
- Site address
- 8001 BORDER STEEL
- City
- VINTON
- State
- TX
- ZIP
- 79821
- Mailing
- P.O. BOX 12843, EL PASO, TX 79913
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Follow-up (F)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331110
- Employees
- 140
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
4 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.184 C01
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $16,131 · Current $10,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(1): Sling(s) that were damaged or defective were used: Melt Shop: On or about April 10, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards due to the use of a sling with missing safety latches on sling hooks (Cartec 3/4 Grade 100 Heavy Lifting hook).
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $10000
- — Z (S) $16131
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $50,699 · Current $30,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not maintained in a fully charged and operable condition: On or about January 16, 2024, employees were exposed to, 2nd and 3rd degree burns and/or inhalation hazards because the employer did not ensure fire extinguishers were maintained in a fully charged and operable condition in the following areas: a) Roll Mill: The fire extinguisher was not maintained in a fully charged (1/4 full) and operable condition. b) Baghouse office: The fire extinguisher was not maintained in a fully charged (1/4 full) and operable condition. Kyoei Steel (DBA Vinton Steel) was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558914, citation number 1, item number 8 and was affirmed as a final order on May 4, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 8001 Border Steel Rd, Vinton Texas, 79821.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $30000
- — Z (R) $50699
1910.184 C09
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $88,721 · Current $60,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9): Employee(s) were not kept clear of load(s) suspended, or about to be lifted by sling(s): Melt Shop: On or about January 15, 2024, the employer did not ensure that employees were kept clear of loads about to be lifted and of suspended loads. This condition exposed employees caught-in or caught-between hazards. Kyoei Steel, LTD was previously cited for a violation of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.184(c)(9), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1507734, citation number 1, item number 1 and was affirmed as a final order on March 19, 2021, with respect to a workplace located at 8001 Border Steel Rd, Vinton Texas, 79821.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $60000
- — Z (R) $88721
1910.303 G02 I
- Issued
- Jul 11, 2024
- Abate by
- Aug 6, 2024
- Penalty
- Initial $63,382 · Current $40,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts, or more were not guarded against accidental contact by approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures, or other means listed under this provision: Baghouse elevator: On or about January 16, 2024, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards due to an open/unsecured panel box (120V/480V) exposing live electrical wires and parts. Kyoei Steel (DBA Vinton Steel) was previously cited of this occupational safety and health standard 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1558914, citation number 1, item number 13 and was affirmed as a final order on May 4, 2022, with respect to a workplace located at 8001 Border Steel Rd, Vinton Texas, 79821.
Recent events (2)
- — I (R) $40000
- — Z (R) $63382
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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 347212144.
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