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Optimus Steel, LLC, Vidor, TX: 15 OSHA citations, $66,539 in penalties (2023 to 2025)
OSHA recorded 8 inspections at Optimus Steel, LLC, 100 Old Hwy 90 West, Vidor, TX 77662, between July 11, 2023 and July 16, 2025. 5 inspections ended in citations: 15 citations with $112,698 in initial penalties and $66,539 in current penalties. The latest citation was issued August 2, 2024.
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- Site
- 100 Old Hwy 90 West, Vidor, TX 77662
- Industry
- 331110 Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing
- Ownership
- Private
- Employees at the site
- 365 (as recorded at the latest inspection)
- Inspections
- 8, of which 5 with citations
- Citations
- 15
- Penalties
- $112,698 initial, $66,539 current
Inspections
Every inspection OSHA opened at this site since November 3, 2021.
| Opened | Closed | Type | Scope | Focus | Citations | Current penalties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2025 | December 15, 2025 | Referral | Partial | Safety | 0 | Not listed | osha.gov |
| April 17, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | Unprogrammed related | Partial | Health | 2 | $7,605 | osha.gov |
| April 17, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | Referral | Partial | Safety | 2 | $7,605 | osha.gov |
| March 4, 2024 | September 8, 2024 | Unprogrammed related | Partial | Safety | 0 | Not listed | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | October 22, 2024 | Referral | Partial | Safety | 4 | $22,696 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | December 13, 2024 | Unprogrammed related | Partial | Health | 1 | $6,338 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | September 11, 2024 | Complaint | Partial | Health | 6 | $22,295 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | January 4, 2024 | Complaint | Partial | Safety | 0 | Not listed | osha.gov |
Citations
One row for each citation, newest first. Gravity is OSHA's level of gravity for serious violations.
| Inspection opened | Standard cited | Standard title | Type | Gravity | Issued | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2024 | 1910.1200(h)(1) | Hazard communication | Serious | 5 | August 2, 2024 | $7,605 | $0 | osha.gov |
| April 17, 2024 | 1910.1200(g)(8) | Hazard communication | Serious | 5 | August 2, 2024 | $7,605 | $7,605 | osha.gov |
| April 17, 2024 | 1910.132(d)(1) | General requirements | Serious | 5 | August 2, 2024 | $7,605 | $0 | osha.gov |
| April 17, 2024 | 1910.132(a) | General requirements | Other than serious | 5 | August 2, 2024 | $7,605 | $7,605 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | 1910.22(a)(3) | General requirements | Other than serious | 5 | July 31, 2024 | $12,676 | $6,338 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | 1910.305(b)(2)(i) | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | Serious | 1 | July 30, 2024 | $7,604 | $5,322 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | 1910.305(a)(2)(x) | Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use | Other than serious | 1 | July 30, 2024 | $7,604 | $0 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | 1910.303(b)(2) | General | Other than serious | 1 | July 30, 2024 | $7,604 | $6,083 | osha.gov |
| February 8, 2024 | OSH Act section 5(a)(1) | General duty clause | Serious | 10 | July 30, 2024 | $16,131 | $11,291 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) | Lead | Other than serious | Not listed | January 4, 2024 | $1,378 | $1,102 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.134(c)(1)(iii) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | Not listed | January 4, 2024 | $1,378 | $1,102 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.151(c) | Medical services and first aid | Serious | 10 | January 4, 2024 | $15,625 | $7,813 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.134(g)(1)(i) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | 5 | January 4, 2024 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.134(f)(2) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | 5 | January 4, 2024 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| July 11, 2023 | 1910.134(e)(1) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | 5 | January 4, 2024 | $12,278 | $12,278 | osha.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- All OSHA citations in Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing in Texas
- OSHA citations in Texas
- 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory protection: all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication: all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.132, General requirements: all citations
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