DEFIANCE METAL PRODUCTS
6728 OHIO 66, DEFIANCE, OH 43512 · NAICS 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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Inspection records
Mar 11, 2025#348096439Mar 11, 2025Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#348096439$11,8231 viol.1 violation$11,823 in penalties
Inspection #348096439
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 2025
- Final Order
- Aug 12, 2025
- Closed
- Aug 12, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 236
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,823
- Penalties on Record
- $11,823
- Site Address
- 6728 Ohio 66, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.255 Resistance Welding OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,823 | $11,823 | Jul 11, 2025 | - | Aug 12, 2025 |
Apr 9, 2013#339004582Apr 9, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#339004582$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339004582
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2013
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 320
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 06728 St. Rt. 66, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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.
Apr 2, 2013#338986318Apr 2, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#338986318$17,6006 viol.6 violations$17,600 in penalties
Inspection #338986318
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 2013
- Final Order
- Aug 2, 2013
- Closed
- Jan 29, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,000
- Penalties on Record
- $17,600
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332116
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 9 | $5,500 | $3,950 | Aug 9, 2013 | - | Aug 2, 2013 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | - | Aug 2, 2013 |
| 01001C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E03 | Serious | 1 | 45 | $7,000 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | - | Aug 2, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 I E | Serious | 3 | 45 | $7,000 | $4,850 | Jul 18, 2013 | - | Aug 2, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VII D | Serious | 4 | 45 | $7,000 | $4,850 | Jul 18, 2013 | - | Aug 2, 2013 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 9, 2009#313780827Dec 9, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313780827$9102 viol.2 violations$910 in penalties
Inspection #313780827
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 470
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $910
- Site Address
- 06728 St. Rt. 66, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332116
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 IIB | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,300 | $910 | Mar 3, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 2010 | - | - |
Jan 12, 2005#307236398Jan 12, 2005Accident (A) · No Inspection scope, Safety#307236398$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307236398
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2005
- Closed
- Jan 12, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 525
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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.
Feb 5, 1996#121973762Feb 5, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#121973762$2,2503 viol.3 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #121973762
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1996
- Closed
- May 6, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 284
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum (as Al), Welding Fumes | 1 | 0.042 | mg/m³ |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3 | 0.0105 - 0.0109 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 3 | 1.4392 - 1.4664 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 3 | 0.097 - 0.1326 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 - 0.0011 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 3 | 0.0383 - 0.7497 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $2,250 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 36 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 1996 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 31, 1984#1301308Aug 31, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1301308$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1301308
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 1984
- Closed
- Aug 31, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 25, 1978#15972458Apr 25, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15972458$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15972458
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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.
Feb 28, 1978#15972235Feb 28, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15972235$2403 viol.3 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #15972235
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1978
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 47
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 21 Seneca St, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B06 I | Serious | 1 | - | $240 | $240 | Mar 30, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 G | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1978 | - | - |
Aug 28, 1975#16100752Aug 28, 1975Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#16100752$551 viol.1 violation$55 in penalties
Inspection #16100752
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1975
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $55
- Penalties on Record
- $55
- Site Address
- 96 Seneca Street, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011022 | Other | 38 | - | $55 | $55 | Oct 9, 1975 | - | - |
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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).
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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.
12 inspections, 1973 to 2025. 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
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