Tier 5 Standard

ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC.

📍 I-10 VINTON RD., VINTON, TX 79835🏭 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing (NAICS 331111)📅 2011-07-13
$17,415.00
Total Penalties
5
Citations
5/100
Risk Score
436
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. — a iron and steel mills and ferroalloy manufacturing facility located at I-10 VINTON RD., VINTON, TX 79835 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 5 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $17,415.00. The inspection case was opened on 2011-07-13.

DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

BLS Injury Data: According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2022), this industry sector has an occupational injury rate of 3.3 per 100 full-time workers — 22% above the national average of 2.7. The sector fatality rate is 2.3 per 100,000 workers.

EPA Environmental Record: The EPA currently lists this facility under Significant Violation status. regulated under: Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA Hazardous Waste, Toxics Release Inventory, Greenhouse Gas Reporting. Toxic Release Inventory reports 1910453 lbs in releases/transfers. Source: EPA ECHO database.

Industry Benchmark: The total penalty of $17,415.00 is more than 2.7× the national average of $6,436.62 for facilities in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS 331111). This sector encompasses 82,943 inspected facilities nationwide with aggregate penalties totaling $533.9M.

State Context: Within TX, this facility's penalty places it at the 97th percentile among 119,485 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $3,783.80.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 5 citations spanning 5 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 3 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 2 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning December 5, 2011 with the latest abatement deadline set for January 19, 2012. Of the 5 total citations, 4 (80%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, indicating substantial compliance with corrective action requirements.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $17,415.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $3,483.00 falls within the standard penalty range.

Industry Benchmark (TX)

This facility's $17,415 penalty is higher than 58% of all penalized companies in the NAICS 331111 industry in TX. The state average penalty for this industry is $21,143.

$21,143
State Avg
$17,415
This Facility
Citation Matrix — 5 Citations
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(03)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Serious
Penalty: $4,675.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 5, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.24(f)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $2,000.00Gravity: 01Issued: December 5, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(03)
Serious
Penalty: $4,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 5, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(03)
Mechanical Power Transmission
Serious
Penalty: $3,740.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 5, 2011Abated: Pending
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(02)
Electrical — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $3,000.00Gravity: 05Issued: December 5, 2011Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
Local Competitor Benchmark

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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. cited for?

ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. received 5 citation(s) covering 5 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $17,415.00. The inspection opened on 2011-07-13.

How much was ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $17,415.00 against ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. in VINTON, TX. Average per citation: $3,483.00.

Is ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, ARCELORMITTAL VINTON, INC. has a risk score of 5 out of 100. DOL records document workplace safety violations warranting formal citation under the OSH Act. While classified at the standard enforcement level, all OSHA citations require corrective action and may indicate areas where workplace safety programs should be strengthened.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing facilities is $6,436.62. This facility penalty of $17,415.00 is above the industry average.