HOUSTON STEEL, INC.
402 BLUE BIRD BLVD., FORT VALLEY, GA 31030 · NAICS 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Feb 25, 2003#306211046Feb 25, 2003Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#306211046$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306211046
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Apr 18, 2001#303385710Apr 18, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#303385710$9006 viol.6 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #303385710
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 18, 2001
- Closed
- May 14, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III | Serious | 2 | 2 | $191 | $191 | Apr 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 3 | 2 | $191 | $191 | Apr 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 3 | 2 | $141 | $141 | Apr 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $141 | $141 | Apr 27, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $125 | $125 | May 3, 2001 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 8 | 8 | $111 | $111 | May 3, 2001 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1998#300973401Feb 6, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#300973401$5734 viol.4 violations$573 in penalties
Inspection #300973401
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $764
- Penalties on Record
- $573
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 13 | $191 | $100 | Mar 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 13 | 13 | $191 | $91 | Mar 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 13 | 13 | $191 | $191 | Mar 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 13 | 13 | $191 | $191 | Mar 16, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1998#300973393Feb 6, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#300973393$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300973393
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07 | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 13 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1998 | - | - |
Jan 16, 1992#110114881Jan 16, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#110114881$6005 viol.5 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #110114881
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1992
- Closed
- May 22, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $225 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $375 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
Jan 9, 1992#110110616Jan 9, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#110110616$3,50010 viol.10 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #110110616
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1992
- Closed
- May 25, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,100
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 402 Blue Bird Blvd., Fort Valley, GA 31030
- Industry
- 336211 Motor Vehicle Body 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $400 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,100 | $1,650 | Feb 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $450 | Feb 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $400 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $350 | Feb 11, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
6 inspections, 1992 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing, 17,010 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: motor vehicle body manufacturing reported 4.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source