COUVRETTE BUILDING SYSTEMS
565 ELECTRIC ROAD, SALEM, VA 24156
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Jan 8, 2008#311712517Jan 8, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311712517$3,15012 viol.12 violations$3,150 in penalties
Inspection #311712517
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2008
- Closed
- Jun 2, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $3,150
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 45 | 45 | $525 | $400 | May 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 45 | 45 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 5 | 5 | $525 | $400 | May 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 I | Serious | 8 | 8 | $525 | $400 | May 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 8 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 8 | 8 | $875 | $400 | May 20, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 5 | 5 | $700 | $400 | May 6, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 8, 2003#306299298Apr 8, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306299298$1,6809 viol.9 violations$1,680 in penalties
Inspection #306299298
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 2003
- Closed
- Aug 11, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,025
- Penalties on Record
- $1,680
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal 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 (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $340 | Jul 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $500 | Jul 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $700 | $0 | Jun 25, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 3 | 3 | $525 | $340 | Jul 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $525 | $0 | Jun 26, 2003 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $500 | Jul 8, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 20 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 11, 1999#301805396May 11, 1999Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#301805396$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301805396
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1999 | - | - |
Nov 14, 1996#126607233Nov 14, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#126607233$3,00012 viol.12 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #126607233
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,550
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- 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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $875 | $575 | Nov 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $575 | Nov 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Serious | 2 | 2 | $525 | $425 | Dec 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $425 | Dec 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $875 | $500 | Nov 27, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $875 | $500 | Dec 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 26, 1993#105773683Jan 26, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#105773683$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105773683
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- 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.
May 30, 1991#105698583May 30, 1991Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#105698583$1,40013 viol.13 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #105698583
Dates
- Opened
- May 30, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 16, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,340
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 6 | $360 | $220 | Aug 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $360 | $220 | Jul 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $240 | $120 | Jul 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Serious | 1 | 3 | $360 | $220 | Jul 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IID | Serious | 1 | 3 | $360 | $220 | Jul 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $180 | Jul 16, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 6 | $360 | $220 | Aug 15, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 21, 1991#105771745May 21, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#105771745$1,5003 viol.3 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #105771745
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 19, 1991
- Contested
- Oct 17, 1991
- Final Order
- Dec 10, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 565 Electric Road, Salem, VA 24156
- 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.
Forklift operator killed when crushed by overhead bars
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 510001 OSHA citation code: 510001 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 17, 1991 | Dec 10, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 17, 1991 | Dec 10, 1991 |
| 01003 | 510001 OSHA citation code: 510001 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $500 | Oct 4, 1991 | Oct 17, 1991 | Dec 10, 1991 |
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About 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.
7 inspections, 1991 to 2008. 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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
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