COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY
2211 PARSONS AVENUE, COLUMBUS, OH 43207 · NAICS 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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Inspection records
May 5, 2016#341452647May 5, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#341452647$13,4713 viol.3 violations$13,471 in penalties
Inspection #341452647
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 2016
- Final Order
- Dec 9, 2016
- Closed
- May 4, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,471
- Penalties on Record
- $13,471
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $12,471 | $12,471 | Sep 12, 2016 | - | Sep 21, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 2016 | - | Sep 21, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1903.19 Abatement Verification OSHA citation code: 19030019 D01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 25, 2016 | - | Dec 9, 2016 |
Mar 2, 2015#340435577Mar 2, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#340435577$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #340435577
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 2015
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
Apr 5, 2011#314592460Apr 5, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#314592460$16,5002 viol.2 violations$16,500 in penalties
Inspection #314592460
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 5, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 12, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 623
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $27,500
- Penalties on Record
- $16,500
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.117802 - 0.152824 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 2 | 0.06126 - 0.079472 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 8 | 0.267 - 2.179 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0.267 - 2.179 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 8 | 0.11 - 0.563 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0 - 12 | % |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 C | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $27,500 | $16,500 | Sep 30, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 F01 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2011 | - | - |
May 13, 2009#313148553May 13, 2009Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#313148553$32,70017 viol.17 violations$32,700 in penalties
Inspection #313148553
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 2, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $54,500
- Penalties on Record
- $32,700
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 21 | 0 - 0.0161592 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.000541 - 0.109701 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 2 | 0.000281 - 0.057047 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 54 | 0 - 3.1805 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 21 | 0 - 2.561919 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 21 | 0 - 0.0514829 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 21 | 0 - 0.2492856 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 54 | 0 - 1.393 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 54 | 0 - 21 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 21 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 21 | 0 - 0.870456 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Dec 2, 2009 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 9, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 4, 2009#313148207May 4, 2009Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#313148207$23,0007 viol.7 violations$23,000 in penalties
Inspection #313148207
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 2009
- Closed
- Jul 9, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $47,500
- Penalties on Record
- $23,000
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D14 | Other | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $0 | Dec 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E03 IIC3 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Dec 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $25,000 | $15,000 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 5, 2009 | - | - |
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 4, 2008#311833479Apr 4, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311833479$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311833479
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 2008
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Mar 5, 2008#311832851Mar 5, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#311832851$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311832851
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2008
- Closed
- Jan 9, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
Sep 4, 2007#310480793Sep 4, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310480793$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #310480793
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 2007
- Contested
- Oct 24, 2007
- Final Order
- Aug 4, 2008
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,000 | $2,000 | Nov 2, 2007 | Oct 24, 2007 | Aug 4, 2008 |
Mar 21, 2007#310477302Mar 21, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310477302$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310477302
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2007
- Closed
- Jun 16, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
May 8, 2006#309183952May 8, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309183952$12,0008 viol.8 violations$12,000 in penalties
Inspection #309183952
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 2006
- Contested
- Sep 25, 2006
- Final Order
- Sep 3, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 986
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,000
- Penalties on Record
- $12,000
- Site Address
- 2211 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43207
- Industry
- 331111
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 Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 10 | 0 - 0.0201651 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 55 | 0.2164 - 12.0517 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 10 | 0 - 0.6379421 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 10 | 0 - 0.0763447 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 55 | 0.039 - 7.877 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 56 | 0 - 18 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 10 | 0 - 0.1556627 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Other | 3 | 3 | $1,500 | $500 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 3, 2008 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $500 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 3, 2008 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $7,000 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 3, 2008 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 II | Serious | 2 | 10 | $2,500 | $0 | Sep 22, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 3, 2008 |
| 01007 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 L01 | Other | 1 | 15 | $1,500 | $500 | Oct 15, 2006 | Sep 25, 2006 | Sep 3, 2008 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Chemical exposure sampling
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Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.