BARBERTON STEEL INDUSTRIES INC.
240 E. HUSTON STREET, BARBERTON, OH 44203 · NAICS 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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Inspection records
Jun 25, 2024#347573776Jun 25, 2024Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347573776$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #347573776
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 25, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 2024
- Final Order
- Nov 26, 2024
- Closed
- Feb 20, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- 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
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2024 | - | Nov 26, 2024 |
Oct 19, 2023#347044315Oct 19, 2023Final Order RecordedFollow-Up (F) · Partial scope, HealthFinal Order Recorded#347044315$2,0003 viol.3 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #347044315
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 2024
- Final Order
- Mar 8, 2024
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,610
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,610 | $2,000 | Apr 15, 2024 | - | Mar 8, 2024 |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2024 | - | Mar 8, 2024 |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2024 | - | Mar 8, 2024 |
Sep 7, 2022#346196371Sep 7, 2022Final Order RecordedComplaint (B) · Partial scope, HealthFinal Order Recorded#346196371$13,50110 viol.10 violations$13,501 in penalties
Inspection #346196371
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 7, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 7, 2022
- 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
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,861
- Penalties on Record
- $13,501
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,250 | $3,000 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $4,465 | $1,750 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,465 | $1,750 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L02 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $4,465 | $1,750 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Mar 22, 2023 |
| 01005A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,250 | $3,000 | Jun 30, 2023 | - | Mar 22, 2023 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 10, 2009#312934284Mar 10, 2009Referral (C) · No Inspection scope, Health#312934284$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #312934284
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
Dec 10, 2008#311504567Dec 10, 2008Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#311504567$23,15022 viol.22 violations$23,150 in penalties
Inspection #311504567
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 16, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 2, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 10 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35,640
- Penalties on Record
- $23,150
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $780 | Jul 13, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,500 | $975 | Jul 19, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $900 | $585 | Jul 13, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 3 | 15 | $1,200 | $780 | Jul 13, 2009 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 3 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 26, 2006#310569934Oct 26, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310569934$62,00045 viol.45 violations$62,000 in penalties
Inspection #310569934
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 24, 2007
- Closed
- May 24, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 45
- Violation Types
- 34 serious, 1 willful, 4 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $103,200
- Penalties on Record
- $62,000
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (5 of 45 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $900 | $630 | May 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Serious | 2 | 15 | $1,500 | $1,050 | May 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 II | Serious | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 3 | 4 | $900 | $630 | May 7, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,200 | $840 | Aug 1, 2007 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 45 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 2, 2004#308115450Sep 2, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308115450$8005 viol.5 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #308115450
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331525
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 8 | 0.2603 - 1.5492 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0.069 - 1.12 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0 - 9 | % |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,000 | $400 | Apr 30, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,000 | $400 | Mar 31, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K06 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
Sep 2, 2004#308115419Sep 2, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308115419$1,1007 viol.7 violations$1,100 in penalties
Inspection #308115419
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 7, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,850
- Penalties on Record
- $1,100
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331525
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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $450 | $300 | Jan 6, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Serious | 2 | 2 | $800 | $300 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jul 12, 2003#306840562Jul 12, 2003FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#306840562$5,75523 viol.23 violations$5,755 in penalties
Inspection #306840562
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 27, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 21 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,850
- Penalties on Record
- $5,755
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is electrocuted at plant substation
Violations
Violation list (5 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $600 | $390 | Jan 26, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 2004 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $600 | $390 | Jan 26, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $600 | $390 | Jan 26, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Aug 4, 1995#121937577Aug 4, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#121937577$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121937577
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 4, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 6, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
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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.
13 inspections, 1991 to 2024. 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
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.