This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2004. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

U.S. Vanadium Safety Record

Niagara Falls, NY · Manufacturing

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 01/21/2004

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, U.S. Vanadium in Niagara Falls, New York has 65 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 47 classified as serious and $28,200 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1988 to 2004.

U.S. Vanadium, located in Niagara Falls, New York, was last inspected by OSHA in 2004. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 65 violations on file, 47 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $28,200.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

65 Violations
13 Inspections
47 Serious
$28,200 Penalties
Serious?
47 ($28,000)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($200)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1995
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (13 total) since 1995
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2000
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2000
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1995
OSHA initially proposed $34,670 in penalties for U.S. Vanadium, later reduced to $28,200 — a 19% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
13 citations $4,690
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
11 citations $3,850
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
6 citations $3,235
1910.1020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $4,425
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/21/2004 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 1 $0
01/21/2004 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 4 $2,600
10/03/2001 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 5 $200
09/25/2001 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 10 $6,000
10/30/2000 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 2 $1,500
10/13/2000 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 1 $0
02/02/2000 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 16 $6,750
08/07/1995 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 21 $10,000
02/20/1991 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 3 $650
05/03/1989 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 2 $500
10/31/1988 Complaint? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
05/02/1988 Referral? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0
04/25/1988 Planned? Niagara Falls, NY 0 $0

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