PRIME WHEEL CORPORATION
23920 S VERMONT, HARBOR CITY, CA 90710
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Inspection records
Mar 24, 2015#340486612Mar 24, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340486612$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340486612
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 2015
- Closed
- Jul 14, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 105
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710
- Industry
- 336399
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.
Mar 13, 2013#313647646Mar 13, 2013OpenFatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyOpenFatality#313647646$120,3057 viol.7 violations$120,305 in penalties
Inspection #313647646
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 10, 2013
- Contested
- Sep 24, 2013
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 willful, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120,305
- Penalties on Record
- $120,305
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 is caught between hoist and tank, later dies
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 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 G02 A | Other | 1 | 18 | $185 | $185 | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 | - |
| 01002 | 2500.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals OSHA citation code: 25000010 A | Other | 2 | 18 | $185 | $185 | Sep 13, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 | - |
| 01003 | 2340.12 Mechanical Execution of Work OSHA citation code: 23400012 A | Other | 3 | 18 | $185 | $185 | Oct 11, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 | - |
| 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 D | Serious | 1 | 5 | $18,000 | $18,000 | Sep 13, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 | - |
| 03001 | 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 C | Serious | 1 | 18 | $6,750 | $6,750 | Sep 13, 2013 | Sep 24, 2013 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 25, 2006#305506347Jul 25, 2006Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#305506347$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305506347
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 19, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Sep 12, 2002#120225925Sep 12, 2002Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#120225925$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120225925
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 2002
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
May 8, 2001#120298617May 8, 2001Accident (A) · Complete scope, Health#120298617$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120298617
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2001
- Closed
- Feb 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Ave, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
Jun 17, 1998#120300454Jun 17, 1998Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#120300454$3,6005 viol.5 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #120300454
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 1998
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5143 General Requirements of Mechanical Ventilation Systems OSHA citation code: 5143 A05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5143 General Requirements of Mechanical Ventilation Systems OSHA citation code: 5143 D03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 H01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $200 | $200 | Oct 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Sep 9, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001 | 3328 Machinery and Equipment OSHA citation code: 3328 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Sep 9, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1997#120122353Feb 23, 1997Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#120122353$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120122353
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 27, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
Nov 27, 1996#120325469Nov 27, 1996Accident (A) · Complete scope, Health#120325469$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120325469
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 27, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 29, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
May 8, 1996#120326038May 8, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120326038$3702 viol.2 violations$370 in penalties
Inspection #120326038
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 530
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $370
- Penalties on Record
- $370
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $185 | $185 | Jul 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 4650 Storage, Handling, and Use of Cylinders OSHA citation code: 4650 H | Other | 1 | 2 | $185 | $185 | Jul 3, 1996 | - | - |
Oct 2, 1995#120122601Oct 2, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#120122601$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120122601
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 3, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 23920 S Vermont Avenue, Harbor City, CA 90710
- 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.
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