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Vanadco Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Argos, Indiana · Other Building Finishing Contractors · NAICS 238390

2inspections
4citation items
$341current penalties
Jun 7, 2017last inspection

Since 1983, OSHA inspectors have visited Vanadco Inc in Indiana 2 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Jun 7, 2017 as part of a related case, in Columbus.

In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 4 serious.

The proposed penalties came to $525; today they stand at $341, 35% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.213 (woodworking machinery), 2 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Vanadco Inc averages $341 across 1 cited inspection.

Vanadco Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1983 to 2017
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 342379799 OPENED JUN 7, 2017Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Sep 19, 2017

2761 Central Ave., Columbus, IN 47201 · Other Building Finishing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs
Serious$225$146Jul 24, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts
Serious$300$195Jul 24, 2017Final

Inspection 215185067 OPENED MAY 6, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jul 21, 1983

Us 31 And 16 Rd, Argos, IN 46501 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$0$0May 13, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$0$0May 13, 1983Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(1)

(h) Radial saws. (1) The upper hood shall completely enclose the upper portion of the blade down to a point that will include the end of the saw arbor. The upper hood shall be constructed in such a manner and of such material that it will protect the operator from flying splinters, broken saw teeth, etc., and will deflect sawdust away from the operator. The sides of the lower exposed portion of the blade shall be guarded to the full diameter of the blade by a device that will automatically adjust itself to the thickness of the stock and remain in contact with stock being cut to give maximum protection possible for the operation being performed.

29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4)

(4) Installation shall be in such a manner that the front end of the unit will be slightly higher than the rear, so as to cause the cutting head to return gently to the starting position when released by the operator.

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2)

(2) Such programs shall provide for frequent and regular inspections of the job sites, materials, and equipment to be made by competent persons designated by the employers.

29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts

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