Inspection 345589576 OPENED OCT 19, 2021Closed
506 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13202 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1980, OSHA inspectors have visited Vip Structures, Inc. in New York 37 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 19, 2021, in Syracuse.
In all, OSHA issued 43 citation items: 34 serious and 9 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $47,201; today they stand at $38,556, 18% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.404 (ground-fault protection on job sites), 7 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Vip Structures, Inc. averages $10,324 across 2 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Vip Structures, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 345528020 OPENED AUG 31, 2021Closed
506 West Onondaga Street, Syracuse, NY 13204 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1052(c)(1)(i) · Stairways in construction |
Serious | $4,972 | $2,983 | Feb 18, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $11,602 | $11,602 | Feb 18, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 343731337 OPENED JAN 16, 2019Closed
900 East Fayette, Syracuse, NY 13201 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.304(h)(1) · Woodworking tools |
Other-than-serious | $3,031 | $3,031 | Apr 17, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $3,031 | $3,031 | Apr 17, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343300927 OPENED JUL 2, 2018Closed
4815 Ellicott Street, Batavia, NY 14021 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342877222 OPENED JAN 12, 2018Closed
6715 Brooklawn Parkway, De Witt, NY 13214 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340423433 OPENED FEB 25, 2015Closed
Vernon Downs, 4229 Stuhlman Road, Vernon, NY 13476 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309377885 OPENED DEC 13, 2005Closed
350 West Fayette St., Syracuse, NY 13502 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 5, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 307691873 OPENED JUN 15, 2005Closed
William Barry Blvd., Cicero, NY 13039 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
29 older inspections
Inspection 307687814 OPENED DEC 8, 2004Closed
25 Quarry Road, Auburn, NY 13021 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 307687467 OPENED NOV 22, 2004Closed
Tessy Plastics- Nys Route 5, Elbridge, NY 13060 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306316910 OPENED MAY 10, 2004Closed
488 Route 5, Elbridge, NY 13060 · Industrial Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306311333 OPENED SEP 5, 2003Closed
53 Industry Drive, Solvay, NY 13209 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 304596125 OPENED FEB 5, 2003Closed
Fibermark, 7740 West Street, Lowville, NY 13367 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4)(ii) · Fall protection in construction |
Other-than-serious | $675 | $500 | Feb 12, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 304593585 OPENED SEP 20, 2002Closed
97 State Street, Recreation Complex, Skaneateles, NY 13152 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Serious | $0 | $1,625 | Oct 3, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 304588726 OPENED JAN 2, 2002Closed
97 State Street, Skaneateles, NY 13152 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.34(a) · Means of egress |
Other-than-serious | $975 | $500 | Jan 30, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.502(b)(1) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,138 | Jan 30, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(3) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $1,625 | $1,138 | Jan 30, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.502(i)(4) · Fall protection systems |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 300632148 OPENED DEC 18, 1998Closed
100 Malta Lane, North Syracuse, NY 13212 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.153(m)(3)(iv) · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas) |
Serious | $1,625 | $812 | Jan 16, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 1999 | Closed |
Inspection 300631470 OPENED OCT 19, 1998Closed
1800 Milton Avenue, Solvay, NY 13209 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.351(b)(2) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,100 | $660 | Oct 27, 1998 | Closed |
Inspection 302004965 OPENED JUL 6, 1998Closed
Northwood Drive, Lake Placid, NY 12946 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300628914 OPENED JAN 29, 1998Closed
Rt 20 & 326, Auburn, NY 13021 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300628039 OPENED DEC 5, 1997Closed
179 Rt 2a, Pulaski, NY 13142 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300628062 OPENED DEC 5, 1997Closed
179 Rt 2a, Pulaski, NY 13142 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300626744 OPENED JUL 16, 1997Closed
1 Lincoln Center, Syracuse, NY 13202 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 106159981 OPENED JUN 17, 1997Closed
1283 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 2117067 OPENED JAN 31, 1994Closed
1800 Milton Avenue, Solvay, NY 13209 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 114103856 OPENED APR 21, 1993Closed
Burrows Recycling Facility, Little Falls, NY 13365 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Aug 30, 1993 | Final |
Inspection 109871921 OPENED JUL 31, 1992Closed
Wholesale Depot At Triphammer Mall, Cayuga Heights, NY 14882 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 30, 1992 (fatal): Employee killed in fall through roof opening
Employee #1 and a coworker were assigned to install four skylights on a flat bui lt-up roof. Another contractor had removed the existing built-up roofing materia l and all that remained was the existing metal deck at the four proposed skyligh t openings. Employees #1 and #2 installed wood curbing at the first proposed sky light opening. The coworker then began cutting the metal deck for the first skyl ight opening with a Sawsall saw. He cut one side, then asked Employee #1 to chec k the Sawsall case about 4 ft away for new blades. The coworker then started cut ting another side of the proposed skylight opening. Employee #1 came over next t o him and fell through the partially cut opening approximately 20 ft 6 in. to th e floor. Employee #1 was killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Oct 29, 1992 | Final |
Inspection 109872648 OPENED JUL 8, 1992Closed
Wholesale Depot At Triphammer Mall, Cayuga Heights, NY 14882 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.56(a) · Illumination |
Serious | $700 | $469 | Oct 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $875 | $585 | Oct 27, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $1,225 | $820 | Oct 27, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 106160708 OPENED MAR 16, 1992Closed
1 William Donnelly Industrial Parkway, Waverly, NY 14892 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.59(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $675 | $450 | May 6, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1051(a) · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements |
Serious | $675 | $450 | May 6, 1992 | Closed |
Inspection 107692121 OPENED MAR 1, 1990Closed
100 Beaver Street, Jordan, NY 13080 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $540 | $540 | May 17, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 107651762 OPENED JAN 3, 1990Closed
East Mitchell Street, Oswego, NY 13126 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(i)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $420 | $294 | Jan 24, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.451(d)(6) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $420 | $294 | Jan 24, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $420 | $294 | Jan 24, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 107688020 OPENED MAY 16, 1989Closed
Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.300(b)(1) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jun 9, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 102654100 OPENED MAR 13, 1989Closed
Grant Avenue, Auburn, NY 13021 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 24, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 102652914 OPENED MAR 9, 1989Closed
4820 W. Taft Rd., Liverpool, NY 13088 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $420 | $294 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $640 | $448 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.304(f) · Woodworking tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(ii) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $640 | $448 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $640 | $448 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $360 | $252 | Apr 17, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 102650025 OPENED JUN 9, 1988Closed
Corner Morgan And Steelway Blvd., Clay, NY 13041 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 101530699 OPENED JUN 2, 1987Closed
Rt 20 & 326, Auburn, NY 13021 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 11955614 OPENED JAN 31, 1980Closed
Gymnasium Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 11955507 OPENED JAN 21, 1980Closed
Gymnasium Houghton College, Houghton, NY 14744 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.105(a) · Safety nets |
Serious | $640 | $325 | Jan 24, 1980 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Serious | $350 | $175 | Jan 24, 1980 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $350 | $175 | Jan 24, 1980 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $350 | $175 | Jan 24, 1980 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 1980 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Syracuse site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 100 workers: 3.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VIP Structures Syracuse · 2019 | 100 | 3 | 0 | 3.5 | 0.6 |
| VIP Structures, Inc. Syracuse · 2017 | 67 | 2 | 1 | 2.8 | 0.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)
(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.
29 CFR 1926.105 · Safety nets
29 CFR 1926.105(a)
(a) Safety nets shall be provided when workplaces are more than 25 feet above the ground or water surface, or other surfaces where the use of ladders, scaffolds, catch platforms, temporary floors, safety lines, or safety belts is impractical.
29 CFR 1926.1051 · Stairways and Ladders: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.1051(a)
(a) A stairway or ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access where there is a break in elevation of 19 inches (48 cm) or more, and no ramp, runway, sloped embankment, or personnel hoist is provided.
29 CFR 1926.1052 · Stairways in construction
29 CFR 1926.153 · Liquefied petroleum gas (LP-Gas)
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
29 CFR 1926.300 · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements
29 CFR 1926.304 · Woodworking tools
29 CFR 1926.34 · Means of egress
29 CFR 1926.351 · Arc welding and cutting
29 CFR 1926.400 · Introduction
29 CFR 1926.403 · Electrical equipment on job sites
29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements
29 CFR 1926.453 · Aerial lifts
29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction
29 CFR 1926.502 · Fall protection systems
29 CFR 1926.56 · Illumination
29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.