NW METAL FABRICATORS INC
RT 2 BOX 2057 HWY 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
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Inspection records
Apr 13, 2015#340651520Apr 13, 2015Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#340651520$6003 viol.3 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #340651520
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 2015
- Final Order
- Jun 28, 2015
- Closed
- Sep 29, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 80496 Highway 395 N, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 333294
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Jun 1, 2015 | - | Jun 28, 2015 |
| 01001B | OAR OSHA citation code: OAR 437-002-0221(13)(H) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2015 | - | Jun 28, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $300 | $300 | Jun 26, 2015 | - | Jun 28, 2015 |
Feb 17, 2009#312265432Feb 17, 2009FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#312265432$15,5004 viol.4 violations$15,500 in penalties
Inspection #312265432
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 31, 2009
- Contested
- Sep 3, 2009
- Final Order
- Feb 8, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 12, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,000
- Penalties on Record
- $15,500
- Site Address
- 80496 Hwy 395 N, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed in explosion
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 701076001 OSHA citation code: 701076001 E A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 4, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 | Feb 8, 2011 |
| 01002 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IV | Serious | 2 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,750 | Oct 6, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 | Feb 8, 2011 |
| 01004 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,750 | Sep 4, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 | Feb 8, 2011 |
| 01005 | 702.285 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Sep 4, 2009 | Sep 3, 2009 | Feb 8, 2011 |
Jun 9, 2005#308136480Jun 9, 2005Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#308136480$1802 viol.2 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #308136480
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 9, 2005
- Closed
- May 9, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 80496 Hwy 395 N, Hermiston, OR 97838
- Industry
- 333294
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.453 Aerial Lifts OSHA citation code: 19260453 B02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $180 | Jun 9, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 703050302 OSHA citation code: 703050302 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2005 | - | - |
Oct 10, 2001#304172307Oct 10, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#304172307$1004 viol.4 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #304172307
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 2001
- Closed
- Aug 9, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 80496 Hwy 395 N, Hermiston, OR 97838
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Oct 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2001 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 2001 | - | - |
Mar 16, 2001#304166523Mar 16, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#304166523$2,6104 viol.4 violations$2,610 in penalties
Inspection #304166523
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 2001
- Contested
- Apr 30, 2001
- Final Order
- Nov 6, 2001
- Closed
- Oct 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,610
- Penalties on Record
- $2,610
- Site Address
- 80496 Hwy 395 N, Hermiston, OR 97838
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 702022802 OSHA citation code: 702022802 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,345 | $1,345 | May 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 |
| 01002 | 702022802 OSHA citation code: 702022802 B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $825 | $825 | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 |
| 01003 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 C02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $165 | $165 | May 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 |
| 01004 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 H01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $275 | $275 | Apr 30, 2001 | Apr 30, 2001 | Nov 6, 2001 |
Sep 2, 1999#302596499Sep 2, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#302596499$3306 viol.6 violations$330 in penalties
Inspection #302596499
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 7, 1999
- Closed
- Jan 11, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $330
- Penalties on Record
- $330
- Site Address
- Rt 2 Box 2057 Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $165 | $165 | Sep 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 2 | 25 | $165 | $165 | Oct 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1999 | - | - |
Nov 24, 1993#115745895Nov 24, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115745895$2404 viol.4 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #115745895
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 24, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 24, 1993
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- Rt 2 Box 2057 Hwy 395, Hermiston, OR 97838
- 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 (4 of 4 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 | $120 | $120 | Nov 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 702024207 OSHA citation code: 702024207 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $120 | Nov 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 702022336 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1994 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1993 to 2015. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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