BALCO, INC.
2626 S SHERIDAN, WICHITA, KS 67217
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Inspection records
Jan 8, 2008#310782487Jan 8, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#310782487$4867 viol.7 violations$486 in penalties
Inspection #310782487
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $971
- Penalties on Record
- $486
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $525 | $263 | Feb 27, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $446 | $223 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I03 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2008 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 2008 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 6, 2007#310782495Dec 6, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310782495$1,8569 viol.9 violations$1,856 in penalties
Inspection #310782495
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 6, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2008
- Closed
- Mar 19, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,709
- Penalties on Record
- $1,856
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $446 | $223 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $525 | $263 | Mar 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $446 | $223 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 III | Serious | 2 | 5 | $446 | $223 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB | Serious | 2 | 8 | $875 | $438 | Feb 26, 2008 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IC | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 2008 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jul 24, 2003#306168956Jul 24, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#306168956$2501 viol.1 violation$250 in penalties
Inspection #306168956
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 31, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- Industry
- 332312 Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $250 | Aug 1, 2003 | - | - |
May 16, 1990#103158499May 16, 1990Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Safety#103158499$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103158499
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1990
- Closed
- May 21, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Feb 27, 1990#103158408Feb 27, 1990Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103158408$2,66544 viol.44 violations$2,665 in penalties
Inspection #103158408
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 44
- Violation Types
- 32 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,990
- Penalties on Record
- $2,665
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- 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 (6 of 44 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | 11 | 4 | $280 | $185 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 3 | 2 | $140 | $95 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $140 | $95 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 44 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 26, 1990#103158390Feb 26, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103158390$4809 viol.9 violations$480 in penalties
Inspection #103158390
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 12, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 2626 S. Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen Dioxide | 1 | 2.1 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $360 | $240 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 41 | $360 | $240 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E05 I | Serious | 1 | 41 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 41 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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 22, 1985#1895192Jan 22, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1895192$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1895192
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2626 S Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- 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.
Jan 21, 1982#217493345Jan 21, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#217493345$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217493345
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1982
- Closed
- Jan 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2626 S Sheridan, Wichita, KS 67217
- 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.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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.
8 inspections, 1982 to 2008. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: fabricated structural metal manufacturing reported 3.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source