BEHLEN MANUFACTURING CO.
EAST HWY 30, COLUMBUS, NE 68601
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Inspection records
Nov 30, 1984#1885185Nov 30, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1885185$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1885185
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- East Hwy 30, Columbus, NE 68601
- 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.
Apr 18, 1984#1800549Apr 18, 1984Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#1800549$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1800549
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 5, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 481
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- E Hwy 30, Columbus, NE 68601
- 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 Sampling17 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0 - 11 | |
| 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate | 2 | 0 | |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 2 | 0 | |
| Chromium, Soluble Chromic, Chromous Salts (as Cr) | 2 | 0 | |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 - 0.0015 | |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.15 - 0.21 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0.0069 - 0.0077 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Soluble Compounds | 2 | 0 | |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | |
| Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI) | 2 | 0 - 0.9 | |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | |
| Xylene | 2 | 0 - 16 | |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.047 - 0.074 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 4 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Other | 8 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1984 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1984 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 G01 I | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 G02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 H02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1984 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
12 inspections, 1984 to 2025. 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.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.