PHOENIX STEEL INC
2800 MELBY ST, Eau Claire, WI 54701
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Inspection records
Jun 9, 1992#102470523Jun 9, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#102470523$1,4008 viol.8 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #102470523
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 9, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 1992
- Closed
- Nov 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Methoxy-2-propanol | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| 2-Butanone | 6 | 0 - 1.393 | ppm |
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 46.3919 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 6 | 0 - 1.0162 | ppm |
| Toluene | 6 | 0 - 10.6603 | ppm |
| VM and P Naphtha | 6 | 0 - 13.7027 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $600 | Jul 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $800 | Sep 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $1,125 | $0 | Jul 29, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 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, 1991#103136792Aug 7, 1991FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#103136792$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103136792
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1991
- Closed
- Mar 23, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 290
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
One employee killed and one injured by projectile
Jun 22, 1989#103137873Jun 22, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103137873$3506 viol.6 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #103137873
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 13, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 4 | 3 | $360 | $230 | Oct 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $240 | $120 | Jul 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N04 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1989 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 10, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 28, 1986#101064038May 28, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#101064038$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101064038
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 1, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 320
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
Thirteen employees affected by inhaling smoke
Feb 20, 1986#100111806Feb 20, 1986Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#100111806$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100111806
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 20, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 320
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Rd., Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
Feb 25, 1985#2347029Feb 25, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#2347029$503 viol.3 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #2347029
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1985
- Contested
- Jun 19, 1985
- Closed
- Dec 5, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Street, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jun 19, 1985. Final orders are recorded through May 5, 1986. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 - 0.0073 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0.002 - 0.0052 | mg/m³ |
| Fluorides (as F) | 3 | 0 - 0.24 | |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.5269 - 1.946 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0.0142 - 0.1125 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 - 0.0034 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 1.1 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 2.957 - 3.525 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.0064 - 0.011 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 A | Other | 25 | 50 | $300 | $50 | Jun 7, 1985 | Jun 19, 1985 | May 5, 1986 |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 25 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1985 | Jun 19, 1985 | May 5, 1986 |
| 02001 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1985 | Jun 19, 1985 | - |
Jan 6, 1983#14367189Jan 6, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14367189$80023 viol.23 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #14367189
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 1983
- Contested
- Mar 18, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 5 repeat, 18 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby Street, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Mar 18, 1983. Final orders are recorded through Nov 18, 1983. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Repeat | 7 | - | $1,120 | $200 | Mar 23, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | Nov 18, 1983 |
| 02001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Repeat | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | Nov 18, 1983 |
| 02004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Repeat | 1 | - | $960 | $500 | Mar 23, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | Nov 18, 1983 |
| 02005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Repeat | 1 | - | $160 | $50 | Mar 23, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | Nov 18, 1983 |
| 02006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Repeat | 6 | - | $160 | $50 | Mar 23, 1983 | Mar 18, 1983 | Nov 18, 1983 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 11, 1981#14320352Mar 11, 1981Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#14320352$30012 viol.12 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #14320352
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1981
- Contested
- Aug 15, 1981
- Closed
- Mar 13, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,160
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | - | $360 | $50 | May 6, 1985 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1985 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $360 | $50 | Aug 18, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1981 | Aug 15, 1981 | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Feb 9, 1981#14375307Feb 9, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14375307$30021 viol.21 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #14375307
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1981
- Contested
- Mar 15, 1981
- Closed
- Jan 11, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 255
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 16 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2800 Melby St, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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 (5 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 2 | - | $100 | $100 | Apr 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 6 | - | $100 | $100 | Apr 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1981 | Mar 15, 1981 | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Apr 27, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 11 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 15, 1977#14372460Sep 15, 1977Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#14372460$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14372460
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 15, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Calloway Street-Uniroyal Plant, Eau Claire, WI 54701
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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).
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.
12 inspections, 1976 to 1992. 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).
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.