ACHESON FOUNDRY & MACHINE WORKS INC
511 W. 38TH ST., CHATTANOOGA, TN 37409
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Mar 15, 2023#346567571Mar 15, 2023Final Order RecordedReferral (C) · Complete scope, HealthFinal Order Recorded#346567571$10,90023 viol.23 violations$10,900 in penalties
Inspection #346567571
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 2023
- Final Order
- Sep 25, 2023
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 22 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,900
- Penalties on Record
- $10,900
- Site Address
- 511 West 38th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-01-.07(2)(B)1 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | May 20, 2024 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01001B | TDLWD OSHA citation code: TDLWD RULE 800-01-01-.07(2)(D) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 2024 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01002 | 1910.28 OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Sep 18, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Oct 6, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01003C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 II A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01003D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 01003E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 6, 2023 | - | Sep 25, 2023 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 13, 2023#346502552Feb 13, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346502552$15,60015 viol.15 violations$15,600 in penalties
Inspection #346502552
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 2023
- Final Order
- May 31, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 28, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,600
- Penalties on Record
- $15,600
- Site Address
- 511 West 38th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $1,050 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01002A | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $5,400 | $5,400 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01002B | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,050 | $1,050 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $900 | $900 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01006 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $900 | May 22, 2023 | - | May 31, 2023 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 4, 2003#306128083Feb 4, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306128083$1,00019 viol.19 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #306128083
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2003
- Closed
- May 15, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 511 W. 38th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $350 | $350 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $250 | $250 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 6 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 4, 2003#306128000Feb 4, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306128000$7657 viol.7 violations$765 in penalties
Inspection #306128000
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2003
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $765
- Site Address
- 511 W. 38th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $250 | $212 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $350 | $298 | Mar 19, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 19, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 300.327 OSHA citation code: 3000327 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $300 | $255 | Mar 23, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 5 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
Oct 5, 1995#120558952Oct 5, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120558952$5505 viol.5 violations$550 in penalties
Inspection #120558952
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 19, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $550
- Penalties on Record
- $550
- Site Address
- 511 W. 38th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409
- 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 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Dec 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $150 | $150 | Dec 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Dec 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 1995 | - | - |
Jul 29, 1985#3229093Jul 29, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#3229093$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #3229093
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 29, 1985
- Closed
- Aug 9, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 511 W. 38th St., Chattanooga, TN 37409
- 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 | 300.301 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1985 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1985 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1985 | - | - |
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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, 1985 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source