INTERSTATE STEEL INC
8920 VALGRO ROAD, KNOXVILLE, TN 37920 · NAICS 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Aug 1, 2008#312420706Aug 1, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312420706$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312420706
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 2008
- Closed
- Oct 15, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8920 Valgro Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 300.327 OSHA citation code: 3000327 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2008 | - | - |
Apr 19, 2007#310711940Apr 19, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#310711940$1503 viol.3 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #310711940
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 19, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 2007
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 8920 Valgro Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
- Industry
- 332431 Metal Can Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $150 | Sep 9, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 900.609 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 2007 | - | - |
Mar 20, 2007#310709266Mar 20, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310709266$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #310709266
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 8920 Valgro Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Jun 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 2007 | - | - |
Dec 6, 2001#305044851Dec 6, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305044851$4509 viol.9 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #305044851
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 2001
- Closed
- May 9, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 8920 Valgro Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $450 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 2002 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
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4 inspections, 2001 to 2008. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 45,892 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.