TRI-STATE METAL, INC.
220 W. CHICAGO AVE., EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312
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Inspection records
Sep 21, 2022#346238629Sep 21, 2022Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346238629$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346238629
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 2022
- Closed
- Dec 6, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 220 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Jan 20, 2005#308021369Jan 20, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308021369$45512 viol.12 violations$455 in penalties
Inspection #308021369
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2005
- Closed
- Jun 8, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $455
- Site Address
- 220 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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 (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 7 | 25 | $600 | $390 | Mar 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $100 | $65 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 2005 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2005 | - | - |
Oct 15, 1999#127440576Oct 15, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127440576$1,55016 viol.16 violations$1,550 in penalties
Inspection #127440576
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 14, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,550
- Site Address
- 220 W. Chicago Ave., East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (16 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $450 | $0 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 17 | 19 | $450 | $0 | Dec 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $450 | $225 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $450 | $225 | Dec 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $225 | Dec 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $100 | Dec 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 D03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 17 | $450 | $225 | Dec 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 2 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 4 | 19 | $450 | $225 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $225 | Dec 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $450 | $100 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 1999 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Other | 2 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1999 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
3 inspections, 1999 to 2022. 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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal heat treating reported 3.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source