BLAW KNOX FOUNDRY & MILL MACHI
4407 RAILROAD AVENUE, East Chicago, IN 46312
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Inspection records
Aug 31, 1977#215352717Aug 31, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215352717$1001 viol.1 violation$100 in penalties
Inspection #215352717
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 1977
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Repeat | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Sep 13, 1977 | - | - |
Oct 6, 1976#215332891Oct 6, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215332891$5007 viol.7 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #215332891
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 6, 1976
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1976
- Closed
- Sep 2, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Nov 15, 1976. Final orders are recorded through Aug 15, 1977. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Repeat | 3 | - | $500 | $400 | Dec 24, 1976 | Nov 15, 1976 | Aug 15, 1977 |
| 02001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Repeat | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | Oct 25, 1976 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Repeat | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | Nov 24, 1976 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 24, 1976 | - | - |
| 04002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1976 | - | - |
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.
Apr 21, 1976#215317587Apr 21, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215317587$14012 viol.12 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #215317587
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 21, 1976
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 4440 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 VC | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | Jun 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Aug 15, 1975#215328584Aug 15, 1975Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215328584$3507 viol.7 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #215328584
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 15, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 1975
- Contested
- Oct 15, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 29, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $745
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Oct 15, 1975. Final orders are recorded through Mar 15, 1976. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $0 | Sep 26, 1975 | - | Mar 15, 1976 |
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.
Mar 5, 1975#215317397Mar 5, 1975Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#215317397$28014 viol.14 violations$280 in penalties
Inspection #215317397
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 1975
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1975
- Closed
- Nov 1, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 13 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $810
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- 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 (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L02 ID0 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 IIA0 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $0 | Apr 17, 1975 | Apr 15, 1975 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 V | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 18, 1975 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 5, 1974#215339607Sep 5, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215339607$803 viol.3 violations$80 in penalties
Inspection #215339607
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 5, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80
- Penalties on Record
- $80
- 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E07 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 13, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 2 | - | $40 | $40 | Sep 13, 1974 | - | - |
Apr 23, 1974#215339102Apr 23, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#215339102$1807 viol.7 violations$180 in penalties
Inspection #215339102
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- 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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Apr 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $150 | $150 | May 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011022 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1974 | - | - |
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.
Sep 26, 1973#215321811Sep 26, 1973Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#215321811$31511 viol.11 violations$315 in penalties
Inspection #215321811
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 1973
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1973
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $315
- Penalties on Record
- $315
- 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 (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 3 | - | $90 | $90 | Apr 1, 1977 | Nov 15, 1973 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | Apr 1, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Nov 20, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Nov 20, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 40 | - | $60 | $60 | Jan 17, 1974 | Nov 15, 1973 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 6, 1973#215338393Mar 6, 1973Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#215338393$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215338393
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 6, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
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.
Oct 31, 1972#215337866Oct 31, 1972Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#215337866$64026 viol.26 violations$640 in penalties
Inspection #215337866
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 31, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 31, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 1,350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 26 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $640
- 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 (5 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 50 | - | $40 | $40 | Feb 28, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 XIX | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1972 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 4 | - | $40 | $40 | Dec 22, 1972 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1972 | - | - |
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
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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