EATON CORP
1242 COLORADO STREET, Salem, VA 24153
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Inspection records
Oct 2, 1980#12422879Oct 2, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12422879$1,9607 viol.7 violations$1,960 in penalties
Inspection #12422879
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1980
- Closed
- Nov 21, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 445
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,960
- Penalties on Record
- $1,960
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (7 of 7 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 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $280 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $420 | $420 | Oct 23, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 IV | Serious | 1 | - | $490 | $490 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 IV | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D03 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $280 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 6 | - | $490 | $490 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Serious | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1980 | - | - |
Mar 14, 1979#12422366Mar 14, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12422366$5,3005 viol.5 violations$5,300 in penalties
Inspection #12422366
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1979
- Contested
- Jul 15, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 willful
- Initial Penalties
- $5,300
- Penalties on Record
- $5,300
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $700 | Jun 10, 1979 | Jul 15, 1979 | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $700 | Jun 10, 1979 | Jul 15, 1979 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $700 | Jun 10, 1979 | Jul 15, 1979 | - |
| 01004 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $400 | Jul 7, 1979 | Jul 15, 1979 | - |
| 02001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Willful | 2 | - | $2,800 | $2,800 | Jul 7, 1979 | Jul 15, 1979 | - |
Aug 17, 1978#12422168Aug 17, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12422168$4502 viol.2 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #12422168
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 17, 1978
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado St, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $450 | $450 | Sep 3, 1978 | - | - |
| 01001B | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1978 | - | - |
Oct 4, 1977#12421954Oct 4, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12421954$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12421954
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 4, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 512
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado St, Salem, VA 24153
- 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.
Jan 19, 1976#12404075Jan 19, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12404075$1708 viol.8 violations$170 in penalties
Inspection #12404075
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 20, 1976
- Contested
- Mar 15, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $170
- Penalties on Record
- $170
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.108 OSHA citation code: 19100108 C06 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Feb 28, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | Mar 28, 1976 | Mar 15, 1976 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Other | 6 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 4 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1976 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 12 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 1976 | Mar 15, 1976 | - |
Feb 14, 1974#12394219Feb 14, 1974Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12394219$1407 viol.7 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #12394219
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 46,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 1242 Colorado Street, Salem, VA 24153
- 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 11, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 IIIB0 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B05 II | Other | 1 | - | $45 | $45 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 4 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC0 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VB5 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1974 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
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.
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.
6 inspections, 1974 to 1980. 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.