WEST VIRGINIA STEEL CORPORATION
ROUTE 62 & WRIGHT ROAD, POCA, WV 25159
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Inspection records
Nov 28, 1995#116230871Nov 28, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#116230871$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #116230871
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 1995
- Closed
- Nov 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Route 62 & Wright Road, Poca, WV 25159
- 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.
Jun 5, 1995#116230640Jun 5, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#116230640$34,00025 viol.25 violations$34,000 in penalties
Inspection #116230640
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 36
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 5 willful, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $77,800
- Penalties on Record
- $34,000
- Site Address
- Route 62 & Wright Road, Poca, WV 25159
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
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 |
Violations
Violation list (16 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A12 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,050 | $1,000 | Aug 18, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $4,000 | Nov 14, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 5 | 65 | $4,000 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Serious | 5 | 65 | $1,200 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 5 | 65 | $2,000 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,050 | $1,000 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 28 | $1,750 | $0 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 28 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,000 | $1,500 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01008D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | 5 | $1,750 | $0 | Sep 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 V | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,400 | $1,500 | Aug 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 I | Willful | 2 | 58 | $56,000 | $24,200 | Oct 1, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 7, 1985#623629Aug 7, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#623629$1504 viol.4 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #623629
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 9, 1985
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- Wright Road, Poca, WV 25159
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $150 | Aug 27, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1985 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1985 | - | - |
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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).
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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.
13 inspections, 1985 to 2024. 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
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source