Inspection #116230640
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of WEST VIRGINIA STEEL CORPORATION at Route 62 & Wright Road, Poca, WV 25159 on Jun 5, 1995. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Dec 1, 1995.
OSHA documented 25 violations (13 serious, 5 willful, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $34,000. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including Stoddard Solvent, Toluene, Xylene.
This employer has 12 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 116230640
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jun 5, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1995
- Total Violations
- 25
- Penalties on Record
- $34,000
- Initial Penalties
- $77,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- Route 62 & Wright Road, Poca, WV 25159
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347361438 | Mar 21, 2024 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #345990758 | Jun 1, 2022 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $7,106 |
| #343152534 | May 10, 2018 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #342162864 | Mar 8, 2017 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #339062382 | May 8, 2013 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | $4,856 |
| #315222653 | Jan 31, 2011 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | $3,064 |
| #305490690 | Mar 23, 2004 | Complaint (B) | 12 violations | $2,500 |
| #116223330 | May 20, 1999 | Planned (H) | 19 violations | $8,100 |
| #116523259 | Feb 23, 1999 | Complaint (B) | 12 violations | $5,420 |
| #116237629 | Dec 18, 1996 | Planned (H) | 11 violations | $3,600 |
| #116230871 | Nov 28, 1995 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #623629 | Aug 7, 1985 | Planned (H) | 4 violations | $150 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Dec 1, 1995.
13 serious, 5 willful, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Solvent | 1 | 19.6757 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 1 | 0.0806 | ppm |
| Xylene | 1 | 0.5036 | ppm |
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A12 | Serious | $1,050 | $1,000 | Aug 18, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | $2,000 | $4,000 | Nov 14, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | $4,000 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | $1,200 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $2,000 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | $1,050 | $1,000 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | $1,750 | $0 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | $4,000 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | $1,750 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 V | Serious | $1,400 | $1,500 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Willful | $56,000 | $24,200 | Oct 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 II | Willful | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Willful | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001D | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Willful | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001E | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Willful | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | $800 | $800 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M03 II | Other | $800 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 04002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 04003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1995 | - | - |
| 04004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1995 | - | - |
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.
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