INDUSTRIAL FABRICATORS INC
2408 VANCE AVE, CHATTANOOGA, TN 37404
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Feb 4, 2021#345140180Feb 4, 2021Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345140180$2,4608 viol.8 violations$2,460 in penalties
Inspection #345140180
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2021
- Final Order
- Jul 29, 2021
- Closed
- Aug 9, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 38
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,075
- Penalties on Record
- $2,460
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | TCA OSHA citation code: TCA 50-3-105(1) | Serious | 4 | 7 | $1,200 | $900 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,050 | $850 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 2 | 10 | $225 | $110 | Jul 14, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 5 | 10 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C14 | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Jun 29, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 3 | 4 | $150 | $150 | Jul 9, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02005 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Jul 6, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
| 02006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2021 | - | Jul 29, 2021 |
Nov 7, 2005#309232411Nov 7, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309232411$4,0007 viol.7 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #309232411
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 30, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 34
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $0 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Jan 31, 2006 | - | - |
Oct 18, 2005#309231116Oct 18, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#309231116$1253 viol.3 violations$125 in penalties
Inspection #309231116
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2005
- Closed
- Mar 31, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $250
- Penalties on Record
- $125
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $250 | $125 | Jan 30, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2006 | - | - |
May 5, 2003#306133554May 5, 2003Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#306133554$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306133554
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Feb 26, 2002#305048928Feb 26, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305048928$7508 viol.8 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #305048928
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2002
- Closed
- May 23, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 29
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $250 | $250 | Apr 29, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2002 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $250 | $250 | Apr 29, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $250 | $250 | May 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 2002 | - | - |
Jan 29, 1996#120585286Jan 29, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120585286$2003 viol.3 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #120585286
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 29, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 2408 Vance Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $200 | $100 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $200 | $100 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
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About these records
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Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1996 to 2021. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source