BLAW KNOX FOUNDRY & MILL MACHI
4407 RAILROAD AVENUE, East Chicago, IN 46312
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Inspection records
Apr 26, 1983#215174442Apr 26, 1983Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215174442$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215174442
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 974
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4408 Railroad St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jan 31, 1983#215174319Jan 31, 1983Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#215174319$4801 viol.1 violation$480 in penalties
Inspection #215174319
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 2, 1983
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 499
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $480
- Penalties on Record
- $480
- Site Address
- 4408 Railroad St, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $480 | $480 | Mar 7, 1983 | - | - |
Jul 13, 1982#215168550Jul 13, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#215168550$2,24026 viol.26 violations$2,240 in penalties
Inspection #215168550
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 1982
- Closed
- Jan 12, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,429
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,440
- Penalties on Record
- $2,240
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 3 | - | $640 | $280 | Oct 15, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 3 | - | $320 | $280 | Oct 12, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $210 | Oct 12, 1982 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 8 | - | $320 | $210 | Oct 5, 1982 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 E01 | Serious | 1 | - | $320 | $210 | Oct 5, 1982 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jul 7, 1981#215320946Jul 7, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#215320946$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215320946
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1981
- Closed
- Aug 10, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4440 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 5, 1981#215351875Mar 5, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215351875$2503 viol.3 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #215351875
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 5, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 7, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $860
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 6 | - | $300 | $100 | Mar 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $75 | Apr 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $75 | Apr 20, 1981 | - | - |
Jun 18, 1980#215320649Jun 18, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#215320649$3003 viol.3 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #215320649
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 19, 1980
- Contested
- Aug 15, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,540
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,000
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A03 | Serious | 2 | - | $8,000 | $300 | Aug 11, 1980 | Aug 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1981 | Aug 15, 1980 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1980 | Aug 15, 1980 | - |
Jun 3, 1980#215336306Jun 3, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215336306$1,1202 viol.2 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #215336306
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1980
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,120
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 3 | - | $560 | $560 | Jul 18, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | - | $560 | $560 | Jun 17, 1980 | - | - |
Sep 13, 1979#215310368Sep 13, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215310368$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215310368
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 13, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 13, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Apr 5, 1978#215335720Apr 5, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215335720$6,80023 viol.23 violations$6,800 in penalties
Inspection #215335720
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 5, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 7, 1978
- Contested
- May 15, 1978
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 10 repeat, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,200
- Penalties on Record
- $6,800
- Site Address
- 4407 Railroad Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312
- 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 (5 of 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 IIC | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $400 | May 1, 1978 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 XI | Serious | 2 | - | $400 | $400 | May 1, 1978 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $350 | May 1, 1978 | May 15, 1978 | - |
| 01004B | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 1, 1978 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $350 | May 8, 1978 | May 15, 1978 | - |
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.
Nov 16, 1977#215335514Nov 16, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215335514$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215335514
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4440 Railroad Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Understanding These Penalties
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21 inspections, 1972 to 1983. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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