VIMASCO CORP
PLANT RD, Nitro, WV 25143
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Inspection records
Apr 6, 2022#345881957Apr 6, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345881957$4,5593 viol.3 violations$4,559 in penalties
Inspection #345881957
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 2022
- Final Order
- Nov 28, 2022
- Closed
- Jan 13, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,116
- Penalties on Record
- $4,559
- Site Address
- 280 West 19th Street, Nitro, WV 25143
- Industry
- 325199 All Other Basic Organic Chemical 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 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $5,801 | $2,901 | Oct 26, 2022 | - | Nov 28, 2022 |
| 01002 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B11 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,315 | $1,658 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 28, 2022 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 1, 2022 | - | Nov 28, 2022 |
Feb 24, 1994#116280363Feb 24, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#116280363$1,0009 viol.9 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #116280363
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1994
- Contested
- Apr 28, 1994
- Final Order
- Mar 21, 1995
- Closed
- May 18, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- Plant Road, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,400 | $200 | Apr 12, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $600 | $100 | May 7, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,400 | $100 | May 7, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,000 | $100 | Apr 12, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 4 | $600 | $100 | May 7, 1994 | Apr 28, 1994 | Mar 21, 1995 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 13, 1988#760603Apr 13, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#760603$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #760603
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 13, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Plant Road, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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.
Aug 2, 1983#12285797Aug 2, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12285797$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12285797
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 26, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Plant Rd, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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.
Jun 23, 1981#12352886Jun 23, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#12352886$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12352886
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1981
- Closed
- Sep 17, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Plant Rd, Nitro, WV 25143
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 12, 1981#12349916May 12, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12349916$1403 viol.3 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #12349916
Dates
- Opened
- May 12, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1981
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- Plant Road, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | - | $280 | $140 | May 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1981 | - | - |
Jul 1, 1980#12352639Jul 1, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12352639$3,0004 viol.4 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #12352639
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1980
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1980
- Closed
- Sep 17, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 willful, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,320
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- Plant Rd, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J03 | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $720 | Oct 9, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 F02 II | Willful | 1 | - | $3,600 | $2,280 | Oct 9, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 03001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
| 03002 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1980 | Oct 15, 1980 | - |
Oct 24, 1978#12301750Oct 24, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12301750$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12301750
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Plant Rd, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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.
Jan 5, 1976#12325981Jan 5, 1976Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12325981$21020 viol.20 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #12325981
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 5, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1976
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- Plant Road, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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 (5 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 F01 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jun 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 G01 I | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jan 15, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 H02 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jan 15, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 15, 1973#12325619Mar 15, 1973Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12325619$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12325619
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Po Box 516, Nitro, WV 25143
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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.
10 inspections, 1973 to 2022. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: all other basic organic chemical manufacturing reported 1.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source