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Westside Galvanizing Services, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Port Allen, Louisiana · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · NAICS 332812

11inspections
54citation items
$14,112current penalties
Apr 22, 2019last inspection

Since 1982, OSHA inspectors have visited Westside Galvanizing Services, Inc. in Louisiana 11 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Apr 22, 2019 to follow up on an earlier case, in Port Allen.

In all, OSHA issued 54 citation items: 27 serious, 1 repeat and 26 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $34,740; today they stand at $14,112, 59% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.179 (overhead and gantry cranes), 12 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Westside Galvanizing Services, Inc. averages $7,840 across 1 cited inspection.

Westside Galvanizing Services, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1982 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 343966040 OPENED APR 22, 2019Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed Sep 13, 2019

3520 South Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 341252534 OPENED FEB 1, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Nov 25, 2016

3520 S. Riverview, Port Allen, LA 70767 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$4,900$0Jun 24, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.179(e)(6)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$4,900$0Jun 24, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(2)(ii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$4,900$0Jun 24, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$4,900$3,920Jun 24, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 6a Serious$4,900$3,920Jun 24, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 6b Serious$0$0Jun 24, 2016Final

Inspection 313022089 OPENED MAR 10, 2009Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 77 employees at the site · Closed Jul 27, 2009

3520 South Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$875$525Jun 18, 2009Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$700$420Jun 18, 2009Closed

Inspection 108766643 OPENED JAN 13, 1992Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 85 employees at the site · Closed Apr 7, 1992

3520 South Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$700$420Feb 11, 1992Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 11, 1992Closed

Inspection 108766023 OPENED OCT 1, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 82 employees at the site · Closed Nov 25, 1991

3520 S. Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,125$798Oct 17, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,125$798Oct 17, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,125$798Oct 17, 1991Closed

Inspection 101427227 OPENED JUN 28, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 75 employees at the site · Closed Nov 19, 1990

3520 South Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$400$200Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iig) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$400$200Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$320$160Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$400$200Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$400$200Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$240$120Oct 4, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Oct 4, 1990Closed

Inspection 101620375 OPENED APR 7, 1988Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 37 employees at the site · Closed Apr 18, 1988

3520 S. Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 100472984 OPENED MAR 29, 1988Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 37 employees at the site · Closed Aug 10, 1988

3570 S. Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$280$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Other-than-serious$280$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$420$300Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 6 Serious$280$200Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$140$100Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$280$200Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$150Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Repeat$140$100Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(viia) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 5
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(5)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 7 Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
Citation 3, item 8
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 13, 1988Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 101017184 OPENED MAY 19, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Jul 3, 1986

3520 S. Riverview Drive, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1986Closed

Inspection 100256114 OPENED AUG 21, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 22 employees at the site · Closed Oct 15, 1985

3520 S Riverview Dr, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$120$120Aug 23, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 23, 1985Closed

Inspection 16167371 OPENED MAY 18, 1982Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 36 employees at the site · Closed Dec 2, 1982

3520 S Riverview Dr, Port Allen, LA 70767 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$250$125Jul 7, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$200$100Jul 7, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.7(a) · General recording criteria
Other-than-serious$40$40Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(3)(i) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.38(b)(1) · Emergency action plans
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 1, 1982Closed

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1904.7 · General recording criteria

29 CFR 1904.7(a)

(a) Basic requirement. You must consider an injury or illness to meet the general recording criteria, and therefore to be recordable, if it results in any of the following: death, days away from work, restricted work or transfer to another job, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness. You must also consider a case to meet the general recording criteria if it involves a significant injury or illness diagnosed by a physician or other licensed health care professional, even if it does not result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(b)(2)(viia)

(vi) Vent piping for aboveground tanks. (a) Vent piping shall be constructed in accordance with paragraph (c) of this section.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.20

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

29 CFR 1910.94 · Ventilation

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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