BOWERSTON SHALE CO
MAIN STREET EXTENSION, Bowerston, OH 44695 · NAICS 327121
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Inspection records
Jun 5, 2014#339795825Jun 5, 2014Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#339795825$3,4305 viol.5 violations$3,430 in penalties
Inspection #339795825
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 5, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 2014
- Final Order
- Aug 14, 2014
- Closed
- Oct 7, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,900
- Penalties on Record
- $3,430
- Site Address
- 515 Main St., Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 14, 2014 | |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 32 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 2014 | - | Aug 14, 2014 |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $3,430 | Aug 31, 2014 | - | Aug 14, 2014 |
| 02001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2014 | - | Aug 14, 2014 |
| 02001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2014 | - | Aug 14, 2014 |
Feb 13, 1997#121914790Feb 13, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#121914790$2,4759 viol.9 violations$2,475 in penalties
Inspection #121914790
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 12, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,075
- Penalties on Record
- $2,475
- Site Address
- 515 Main Street, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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.
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 | 0.85 - 8 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0.194 - 1.771 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 5.5 - 10 | % |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 28 | $700 | $450 | Apr 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 28 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 28 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $875 | $525 | Apr 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 5 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1997 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Aug 7, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
May 1, 1986#101121093May 1, 1986Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#101121093$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101121093
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1986
- Closed
- May 1, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 515 Main Street, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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 8, 1983#215097288Apr 8, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#215097288$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215097288
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1983
- Closed
- Apr 14, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Main Street Extension, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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.
Nov 30, 1981#14307771Nov 30, 1981Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#14307771$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14307771
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 43
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 Main Street, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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.
Jul 1, 1975#215052218Jul 1, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#215052218$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215052218
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Box 179, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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.
Oct 2, 1973#215063314Oct 2, 1973Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#215063314$20514 viol.14 violations$205 in penalties
Inspection #215063314
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 43
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $205
- Penalties on Record
- $205
- Site Address
- Box 199, Bowerston, OH 44695
- Industry
- 327121
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 (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $25 | $25 | Jan 28, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Jan 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 8 | - | $55 | $55 | Jan 28, 1974 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 K01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
7 inspections, 1973 to 2014. 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
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 17,457 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.