BRENCO STEEL, INC.
120 N. CHERRY ST., VAN WERT, OH 45891
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Dec 20, 1989#110292406Dec 20, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#110292406$4,39018 viol.18 violations$4,390 in penalties
Inspection #110292406
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,650
- Penalties on Record
- $4,390
- Site Address
- 120 N. Cherry St., Van Wert, OH 45891
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (18 of 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $320 | Mar 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 2 | 19 | $810 | $410 | Mar 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $630 | $320 | Mar 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $630 | $320 | Feb 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IVD | Serious | 1 | 1 | $630 | $320 | Feb 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 4 | $630 | $320 | Mar 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Serious | 2 | 4 | $630 | $320 | Mar 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $540 | $275 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $460 | $235 | Mar 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Serious | 1 | 4 | $720 | $365 | Mar 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $540 | $275 | Feb 27, 1990 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $540 | $275 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $540 | $275 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 19 | $540 | $270 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 19 | $90 | $45 | Mar 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Other | 1 | 19 | $90 | $45 | Mar 8, 1990 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1990 | - | - |
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