Establishment profile
VISTA METALS CORP.
13425 WHITTRAM AVENUE, FONTANA, CA, 92335
331314 — Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
Summary
VISTA METALS CORP. has accumulated 27 OSHA violations across 14 inspections over 27 years of recorded history, with $101,395 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 98th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 60 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 5 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
VISTA METALS CORP. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
79% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 4 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $99,340 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3270(C) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
| 3203(A)(7)(C) | 1 | 1 | $18,000 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| 4999 D02 | 1 | 1 | $14,400 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 4999 A | 1 | 1 | $14,400 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3380(C) | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| 3380(F)(3) | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| 3203 A | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 3480(A) | 1 | 1 | $3,825 | Dec 2018 | Dec 2018 |
| 4184 A | 1 | 1 | $2,700 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3380(B) | 1 | 1 | $955 | Jun 2017 | Jun 2017 |
| 3400 F | 1 | 1 | $900 | Oct 2012 | Oct 2012 |
| 3384 B | 1 | 1 | $800 | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 29 CFR 4307.0001 C | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 2014 | Dec 2014 |
| 3203 A02 | 1 | 1 | $750 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 3212 A04 | 1 | 1 | $600 | May 2007 | May 2007 |
| 5042(A)(9) | 1 | 1 | $560 | Mar 2015 | Mar 2015 |
| 5194(G)(8) | 1 | 1 | $475 | Feb 2018 | Feb 2018 |
| 3382 A | 1 | 1 | $450 | Apr 1999 | Apr 1999 |
| 3577 E | 1 | 1 | $400 | May 2001 | May 2001 |
| 3650 T12 | 1 | 1 | $375 | Nov 2013 | Nov 2013 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3313 within CA. Peer group: 60 employers. This establishment has 27 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 200 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for VISTA METALS CORP.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2020 | Infectious DiseaseFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Oct 18, 2018 | Amputated,Caught Between,Caught In,Finger,Lathe,Pinched,Wrench | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 14, 2018 | Burn,Fall,Foot,Leg,Molten Metal,Slip | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught By,Caught In,Equipment Operator,Finger,Grinder,Metal Bar,Metal Shop,Point Of Operation | 1 | — | — | |
| Feb 2, 2015 | Amputated,Crushed,Finger | 1 | — | — | |
| Aug 12, 2013 | FRACTURE,INDUSTRIAL TRUCK,STRUCK BY,ANKLE,FOOT | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Apr 19, 2012 | FRACTURE,STRUCK BY,CRANE,LEG | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2006 | BURN,EYE,FURNACE,POURING,CASTING,EXPLOSION,MOLTEN METAL,NECK,FACE | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 25, 2001 | GRINDER,FRACTURE,METAL BAR,THUMB | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jan 15, 1999 | BURN,ALUMINUM PROCESSING,PPE,MOLTEN SLAG,WORK RULES,MOLTEN METAL,STRUCK BY,FLYING OBJECT,FACE,HIGH TEMPERATURE | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 5+ years. Most recent activity: 5 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for VISTA METALS CORP.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for VISTA METALS CORP.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in CA — for VISTA METALS CORP., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other VISTA METALS CORP. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-CA-227768 | Unfair labor practice | Sep 2018 | May 2019 | Closed | Region 31, Los Angeles, California |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for VISTA METALS CORP.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VISTA METALS CORPORATION 13425 WHITTRAM AVE · FONTANA, CA, 92335 | AirWaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified | 2 | 0 | — | Nov 2024 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for VISTA METALS CORP.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-07 | Fatality/Catastrophe | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-10-23 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2018-08-27 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $22,035 | |
| 2017-09-21 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $18,475 | |
| 2016-12-30 | Complaint | 3 | — | $14,955 | |
| 2015-02-12 | Accident | 1 | — | $560 | |
| 2014-06-23 | Accident | 2 | — | $7,750 | |
| 2013-08-22 | Accident | 1 | — | $375 | |
| 2012-04-27 | Accident | 3 | 2 | $29,700 | |
| 2007-06-27 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2007-01-10 | Accident | 6 | 2 | $4,770 | |
| 2004-02-10 | Planned | 3 | — | $1,125 | |
| 2001-03-23 | Accident | 2 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1999-03-01 | Accident | 1 | — | $450 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on VISTA METALS CORP. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is VISTA METALS CORP.'s OSHA violation history?
- VISTA METALS CORP. has 14 OSHA inspections on record with 27 violations and $101,395 in total penalties.
- How does VISTA METALS CORP.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- VISTA METALS CORP. operates in the secondary smelting and alloying of aluminum industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.9. VISTA METALS CORP.'s self-reported DART rate is 8.19 compared to an industry average of 2.
- Has VISTA METALS CORP. had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving VISTA METALS CORP..