CENTRAL FOUNDRY DIV
ST ROUTE 281, Defiance, OH 43512 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Feb 9, 1984#296699Feb 9, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#296699$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #296699
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Contested
- Aug 27, 1984
- Final Order
- Nov 20, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 2, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,050
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- St Route 281, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 32P / 1A | 0.128 - 0.451 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 87P / 1A | 8.3 - 16 | % |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 2 | 10 | $400 | $100 | Aug 20, 1986 | Aug 27, 1984 | Nov 20, 1985 |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 20, 1986 | Aug 27, 1984 | Nov 20, 1985 |
Mar 7, 1980#16032690Mar 7, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16032690$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16032690
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 7, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 2,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- State Rte 281, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Nov 22, 1978#16032252Nov 22, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16032252$4705 viol.5 violations$470 in penalties
Inspection #16032252
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1979
- Contested
- May 15, 1979
- Closed
- Feb 27, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,310
- Penalties on Record
- $470
- Site Address
- State Route 281, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | 11 | - | $980 | $0 | Apr 4, 1980 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 12 | - | $1,260 | $400 | Apr 4, 1980 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Repeat | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1979 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 12 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1980 | May 15, 1979 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 2 | - | $70 | $70 | Apr 11, 1979 | May 15, 1979 | - |
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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.
3 inspections, 1978 to 1984. 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
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,140 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.