EKCO HOUSEWARES INCORPORATED
359 STATE STREET, N.W., MASSILLON, OH 44648
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Inspection records
May 21, 1996#300100195May 21, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300100195$2,7955 viol.5 violations$2,795 in penalties
Inspection #300100195
Dates
- Opened
- May 21, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 27, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 205
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,850
- Penalties on Record
- $2,795
- Site Address
- 359 State Street, N.w., Massillon, OH 44648
- 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 | 1910.20 OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 200 | $975 | $0 | Jul 9, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IVD | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,625 | $975 | Jun 12, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 I | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,300 | $650 | Jul 9, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 100 | $975 | $585 | Jul 9, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 F02 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $975 | $585 | Jul 9, 1996 | - | - |
Feb 8, 1995#103541983Feb 8, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103541983$6835 viol.5 violations$683 in penalties
Inspection #103541983
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 24, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 270
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $683
- Site Address
- 359 State Street, N.w., Massillon, OH 44648
- 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 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $975 | $683 | Mar 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1995 | - | - |
Sep 11, 1991#108845157Sep 11, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108845157$3,0002 viol.2 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #108845157
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 27, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 359 State Street, N.w., Massillon, OH 44648
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asbestos (all forms) | 6 | 0 | f/cc |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dec 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Dec 24, 1991 | - | - |
Mar 20, 1987#103216040Mar 20, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103216040$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #103216040
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 165
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 359 State Street, Massillon, OH 44646
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trichloroethylene | 3 | 1.2 - 19.3 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 24 | 24 | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 1987 | - | - |
Dec 21, 1984#1285071Dec 21, 1984Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#1285071$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #1285071
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 21, 1984
- Closed
- May 30, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 554
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 359 State St, Massillon, OH 44646
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E03 IVD | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1985 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
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.
5 inspections, 1984 to 1996. 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
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.