VISTA STEEL COMPANY
331 WEST LEWIS ROAD, VENTURA, CA 93001
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Inspection records
Feb 2, 2024#347257701Feb 2, 2024Final Order RecordedAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#347257701$13,3504 viol.4 violations$13,350 in penalties
Inspection #347257701
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 2024
- Contested
- Jun 12, 2024
- Final Order
- Aug 29, 2025
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 10
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,720
- Penalties on Record
- $13,350
- Site Address
- 331 West Lewis Street, Ventura, CA 93001
- Industry
- 238120 Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4300.29 OSHA citation code: 43000029 A | Other | 6 | 10 | $225 | $150 | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 | |
| 01002 | 3384(B) Hand Protection | Other | 2 | 10 | $560 | $375 | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 | |
| 01003 | 3385(A) Foot Protection | Other | 1 | 18 | $335 | $225 | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 | |
| 02001 | 4187(A) Rolls | Serious | 1 | 10 | $12,600 | $12,600 | Jun 12, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 |
Jul 3, 2012#314760091Jul 3, 2012Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314760091$5554 viol.4 violations$555 in penalties
Inspection #314760091
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 3, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 2012
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $555
- Penalties on Record
- $555
- Site Address
- 331 West Lewis St, Ventura, CA 93001
- 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 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 B | Other | 2 | - | $175 | $175 | Dec 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2340.22 Identification of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400022 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Dec 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3395 Heat Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment OSHA citation code: 3395 F03 | Other | 2 | 2 | $130 | $130 | Dec 8, 2012 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3668 Powered Industrial Truck Operator Training OSHA citation code: 3668 D02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $130 | $130 | Dec 8, 2012 | - | - |
Apr 24, 2009#312312622Apr 24, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#312312622$2,7002 viol.2 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #312312622
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 2009
- Contested
- Jun 17, 2009
- Final Order
- Nov 30, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 21, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,050
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 331 West Lewis St, Ventura, CA 93001
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3578 Permissible Wheel Exposure for Periphery Grinding OSHA citation code: 3578 G | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,025 | $1,350 | Jun 4, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
| 02001 | 4075 Gears and Sprockets OSHA citation code: 4075 A | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,025 | $1,350 | Jun 4, 2009 | Jun 17, 2009 | Nov 30, 2009 |
May 4, 1988#106413446May 4, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#106413446$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106413446
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 4, 1988
- Closed
- May 17, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 331 West Lewis Road, Ventura, CA 93001
- 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.
Oct 6, 1987#100550631Oct 6, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100550631$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100550631
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1987
- Closed
- May 16, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 331 West Lewis Road, Ventura, CA 93001
- 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 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1987 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1987 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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