B.W. GRINDING CO.
P.O. BOX 307, LYONS, OH 43533 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Mar 19, 2014#339637241Mar 19, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#339637241$4,6201 viol.1 violation$4,620 in penalties
Inspection #339637241
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2014
- Final Order
- Jun 17, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $7,700
- Penalties on Record
- $4,620
- Site Address
- 15048 Cr 10-3, Lyons, OH 43533
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $7,700 | $4,620 | Jun 9, 2014 | - | Jun 17, 2014 |
Mar 19, 2014#339636763Mar 19, 2014Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#339636763$10,1855 viol.5 violations$10,185 in penalties
Inspection #339636763
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2014
- Final Order
- Jun 17, 2014
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,975
- Penalties on Record
- $10,185
- Site Address
- 15048 Cr 10-3, Lyons, OH 43533
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C02 I | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $9,800 | $6,300 | Jun 5, 2014 | - | Jun 17, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,975 | $1,785 | - | Jun 17, 2014 | |
| 02002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $2,100 | Nov 18, 2014 | - | Jun 17, 2014 |
| 02002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 8, 2014 | - | Jun 17, 2014 |
| 03001 | 1904.10 Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss OSHA citation code: 19040010 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $700 | $0 | Jun 5, 2014 | - | Jun 17, 2014 |
May 25, 2012#334443330May 25, 2012Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#334443330$64,40026 viol.26 violations$64,400 in penalties
Inspection #334443330
Dates
- Opened
- May 25, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 2012
- Final Order
- Nov 26, 2012
- Closed
- Dec 2, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 22 serious, 1 willful, 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $128,800
- Penalties on Record
- $64,400
- Site Address
- 15048 Cr 10-3, Lyons, OH 43533
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (8 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II B 2 | Serious | 1 | 41 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01006A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Nov 16, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01006B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01006C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 V | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 24, 2012#334444932May 24, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#334444932$38,1509 viol.9 violations$38,150 in penalties
Inspection #334444932
Dates
- Opened
- May 24, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 2012
- Final Order
- Nov 26, 2012
- Closed
- May 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $76,300
- Penalties on Record
- $38,150
- Site Address
- P.o. Box 307, Lyons, OH 43533
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 10 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 6 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01003 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 6 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01005A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 2 | 41 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01005B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 2 | 41 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 26, 2012 | |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Dec 24, 2012 | - | Nov 26, 2012 |
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.
Feb 12, 2007#309445336Feb 12, 2007Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#309445336$7,50012 viol.12 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #309445336
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,800
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- 15048 Country Road 10-3, Lyons, OH 43533
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 0.3504 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 0.175 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 8.6 | % |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $800 | $500 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $1,280 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $800 | $500 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,280 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,000 | $640 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,000 | $640 | May 2, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 11, 2007#309444883Jan 11, 2007Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#309444883$6,12013 viol.13 violations$6,120 in penalties
Inspection #309444883
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 2007
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,200
- Penalties on Record
- $6,120
- Site Address
- 15048 Country Road 10-3, Lyons, OH 43533
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 8 | 0 - 0.0153137 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0 - 0.0494914 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 5 | 0.5462 - 2.9545 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 8 | 0.4628952 - 8.7521677 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 - 0.0298 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 8 | 0 - 0.0787667 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 5 | 0.444 - 1.208 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 - 7 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 0.6505172 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (8 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,200 | May 30, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $2,000 | $1,200 | May 30, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $600 | Jul 20, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,000 | $600 | Jun 13, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.136 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 19100136 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $600 | Jun 6, 2007 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $600 | May 22, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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, 2007 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 8,695 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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