OSHA Proposes $986,888 in Fines for Transformer Manufacturer

An Idaho transformer manufacturer is facing nearly $1 million in penalties for allegedly not correcting hazards identified by federal inspectors. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said a June 2025 inspection found that Virginia Transformer Corp. in Pocatello exposed its workers to hazards similar to those uncovered during inspections in 2024 involving cranes used to handle heavy loads with faulty brakes and switches. OSHA said it cited the company for 53 serious and repeat violations for not guarding machines, exposing workers to fall hazards and not providing personal p...