A B CHANCE CO
PO BOX 838, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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Inspection records
Dec 3, 1991#100782176Dec 3, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100782176$8,1209 viol.9 violations$8,120 in penalties
Inspection #100782176
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 11, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 201
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,600
- Penalties on Record
- $8,120
- Site Address
- 3901 Camden Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26102
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,600 | $1,120 | Feb 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,800 | $1,960 | Feb 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,200 | $840 | Mar 5, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,000 | $1,400 | Jan 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $2,800 | $1,960 | Jan 25, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,200 | $840 | Feb 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 19, 1988#725713Jan 19, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#725713$3,25036 viol.36 violations$3,250 in penalties
Inspection #725713
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 194
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 36
- Violation Types
- 27 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,250
- Site Address
- 3901 Camden Avenue, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 36 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $600 | $300 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 2 | 3 | $500 | $250 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $600 | $300 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 V | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 36 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 9, 1984#1761311Apr 9, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#1761311$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #1761311
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 1984
- Contested
- May 21, 1984
- Closed
- May 25, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Broadway And Camden Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.7 | Other | 1 | 150 | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1984 | May 21, 1984 | - |
Sep 8, 1982#12353215Sep 8, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#12353215$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12353215
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 26, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Broadway & Camden Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Sep 8, 1982#12303160Sep 8, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12303160$1,66511 viol.11 violations$1,665 in penalties
Inspection #12303160
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1982
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1982
- Final Order
- Oct 24, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,330
- Penalties on Record
- $1,665
- Site Address
- Broadway And Camden Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | - | $270 | $135 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | - | $360 | $180 | Sep 30, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $540 | $270 | Sep 30, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $540 | $270 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 7 | - | $360 | $180 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $270 | $135 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 4 | - | $360 | $180 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | - | $270 | $135 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 15, 1982 | Oct 24, 1983 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 20, 1973#12292371Mar 20, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#12292371$605 viol.5 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #12292371
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 210
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- Po Box 838, Parkersburg, WV 26101
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | May 24, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC0 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | May 24, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1973 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
6 inspections, 1973 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.