HARDSTEEL, INC.
702 BEAR CREEK CUTOFF ROAD, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405 · NAICS 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jul 22, 2014#339860967Jul 22, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#339860967$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339860967
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 2014
- Final Order
- Sep 16, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 18, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 702 Bear Creek Cutoff Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | - | Sep 16, 2014 | |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 I A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 21, 2014 | - | Sep 16, 2014 |
Sep 24, 2013#339427411Sep 24, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339427411$9602 viol.2 violations$960 in penalties
Inspection #339427411
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 24, 2013
- Final Order
- Dec 20, 2013
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $960
- Site Address
- 702 Bear Creek Cutoff Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,600 | $960 | - | Dec 20, 2013 | |
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | - | Dec 20, 2013 |
Sep 24, 2013#339424558Sep 24, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339424558$9,10011 viol.11 violations$9,100 in penalties
Inspection #339424558
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 2013
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,100
- Site Address
- 702 Bear Creek Cutoff Road, Tuscaloosa, AL 35405
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
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 (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Mar 31, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01001B | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Jan 22, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01003 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 F01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Mar 31, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01004 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 K01 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01005A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 11 | $2,800 | $1,820 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 01005C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 2014 | - | Jan 7, 2014 |
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
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