UNITED STEEL AND METALS
2112 CHICO AVE, SOUTH EL MONTE, CA 91773
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Jun 23, 2004#301332557Jun 23, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301332557$5004 viol.4 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #301332557
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 2004
- Contested
- Nov 30, 2004
- Final Order
- Jul 12, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 28, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,820
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 2112 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91773
- Industry
- 333516
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 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $485 | $125 | Dec 1, 2004 | Nov 30, 2004 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| 01002 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $365 | $125 | Dec 1, 2004 | Nov 30, 2004 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| 01003 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 F01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $485 | $125 | Dec 1, 2004 | Nov 30, 2004 | Jul 12, 2006 |
| 01004 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 G01 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $485 | $125 | Dec 1, 2004 | Nov 30, 2004 | Jul 12, 2006 |
Jun 23, 2004#301332508Jun 23, 2004OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, SafetyOpen#301332508$3,2504 viol.4 violations$3,250 in penalties
Inspection #301332508
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 2004
- Contested
- Nov 8, 2004
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,250
- Site Address
- 2112 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91773
- Industry
- 333516
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 8, 2004. Final orders are recorded through Nov 14, 2006. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $750 | $750 | Oct 27, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3578 Permissible Wheel Exposure for Periphery Grinding OSHA citation code: 3578 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $750 | $125 | Oct 27, 2004 | Nov 8, 2004 | Nov 14, 2006 |
| 01003 | 5453 Operation and Maintenance OSHA citation code: 5453 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $750 | $125 | Oct 27, 2004 | Nov 8, 2004 | Nov 14, 2006 |
| 02001 | 4207 Point of Operation Guards OSHA citation code: 4207 A | Serious | 4 | 4 | $6,750 | $2,250 | Oct 27, 2004 | Nov 8, 2004 | Nov 14, 2006 |
Mar 9, 2004#301331658Mar 9, 2004OpenAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyOpen#301331658$13,5008 viol.8 violations$13,500 in penalties
Inspection #301331658
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 9, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2004
- Contested
- Sep 24, 2004
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $41,320
- Penalties on Record
- $13,500
- Site Address
- 2112 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91773
- Industry
- 333516
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee suffers amputation using press brake
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Sep 24, 2004. Final orders are recorded through Jul 30, 2007. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 F | Other | 1 | 7 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 29, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 03001 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 29, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 04001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 12, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 05001 | 3995 Flywheels OSHA citation code: 3995 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 12, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 06001 | 4070 Guarding OSHA citation code: 4070 A | Other | 1 | 7 | $5,060 | $1,500 | Apr 12, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 07001 | 4193 Machines Using Part Revolution Clutches OSHA citation code: 4193 H | Other | 1 | 3 | $5,060 | $1,500 | Apr 12, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
| 08001 | 4185 Foot-Operated Devices | Serious | 1 | 7 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 12, 2004 | - | - |
| 09001 | 4214 Press Brakes Mechanically or Hydraulically Powered OSHA citation code: 4214 A | Other | 1 | 7 | $16,200 | $1,500 | Apr 12, 2004 | Sep 24, 2004 | Jul 30, 2007 |
Jun 14, 2002#301327912Jun 14, 2002Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#301327912$3,6002 viol.2 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #301327912
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2002
- Closed
- Feb 25, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 2112 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91773
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 4185 Foot-Operated Devices | Repeat | 2 | 3 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Jul 24, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4227 Metal Shears OSHA citation code: 4227 E | Repeat | 4 | 3 | $3,600 | $1,800 | Jul 24, 2002 | - | - |
May 8, 2002#301327631May 8, 2002Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#301327631$10,20010 viol.10 violations$10,200 in penalties
Inspection #301327631
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,125
- Penalties on Record
- $10,200
- Site Address
- 9567 Rush Ave, South El Monte, CA 91733
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's hand injured after being pinched against steel
Violations
Violation list (8 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 461 Permits to Operate OSHA citation code: 461 C | Other | 1 | 4 | $325 | $250 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $240 | $125 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 F | Other | 1 | 4 | $240 | $125 | Aug 9, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4050 Shafting, Collars, Clutches, and Couplings OSHA citation code: 4050 A | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,925 | $225 | Jul 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4075 Gears and Sprockets OSHA citation code: 4075 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,925 | $2,250 | Jul 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 04001 | 4227 Metal Shears OSHA citation code: 4227 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,385 | $2,250 | Jul 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 05001 | 4838 Pressure Regulators OSHA citation code: 4838 A | Serious | 2 | 3 | $2,925 | $225 | Jul 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 06001 | 4845 General Precautions OSHA citation code: 4845 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,925 | $2,250 | Jul 23, 2002 | - | - |
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.
Aug 14, 2000#119829034Aug 14, 2000Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#119829034$23,00015 viol.15 violations$23,000 in penalties
Inspection #119829034
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 2001
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 78
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $52,200
- Penalties on Record
- $23,000
- Site Address
- 2112 Chico Ave, South El Monte, CA 91773
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Final orders are recorded through Jul 23, 2001. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 4 | 78 | $400 | $250 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 461 Permits to Operate OSHA citation code: 461 A | Other | 2 | 78 | $400 | $250 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003 | 2500.9 Splices OSHA citation code: 25000009 A | Other | 3 | 78 | $200 | $125 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 A | Other | 2 | 78 | $200 | $125 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3362 General Requirements OSHA citation code: 3362 F | Other | 2 | 78 | $200 | $0 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 78 | $200 | $125 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 01012 | 4051 Projecting Shaft Ends OSHA citation code: 4051 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $200 | $125 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4070 Guarding OSHA citation code: 4070 A | Serious | 7 | 78 | $3,600 | $2,250 | Mar 7, 2001 | - | Jul 23, 2001 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
6 inspections, 2000 to 2004. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.