FORD MOTOR CO.
5401 BAUMHART ROAD, LORAIN, OH 44053 · NAICS 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Nov 2, 1998#122087497Nov 2, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#122087497$14,0002 viol.2 violations$14,000 in penalties
Inspection #122087497
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 2, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,000
- Penalties on Record
- $14,000
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile 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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee crushed under roof truss and killed
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 10 | 10 | $7,000 | $7,000 | May 25, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 10 | 10 | $7,000 | $7,000 | May 25, 1999 | - | - |
Jul 28, 1998#122086986Jul 28, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122086986$5,6254 viol.4 violations$5,625 in penalties
Inspection #122086986
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 21, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,625
- Penalties on Record
- $5,625
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 K06 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,200 | $2,200 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 3 | 6 | $1,225 | $1,225 | Jan 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | - | - |
Jul 28, 1998#122084486Jul 28, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122084486$109,87529 viol.29 violations$109,875 in penalties
Inspection #122084486
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 19, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 29 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $109,875
- Penalties on Record
- $109,875
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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 (5 of 29 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Serious | 10 | 1 | $6,375 | $6,375 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Serious | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Feb 24, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Jan 27, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 6, 1995#121972392Sep 6, 1995Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#121972392$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121972392
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 26, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jan 28, 1994#106124902Jan 28, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106124902$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106124902
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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.
Dec 14, 1993#106123094Dec 14, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106123094$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106123094
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 14, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 14, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 19, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,750
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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.
Nov 23, 1993#106123748Nov 23, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#106123748$11,5007 viol.7 violations$11,500 in penalties
Inspection #106123748
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 23, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 1, 1993
- Closed
- May 26, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,750
- Related Activity
- 4 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,500
- Penalties on Record
- $11,500
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Serious | 4 | 10 | $2,000 | $1,500 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 C10 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Repeat | 2 | 10 | $7,500 | $5,000 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $7,500 | $2,500 | Feb 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Other | 4 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
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.
Nov 5, 1992#110273984Nov 5, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110273984$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110273984
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 6, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,041
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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.
Oct 10, 1991#110264264Oct 10, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110264264$2,2751 viol.1 violation$2,275 in penalties
Inspection #110264264
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 14, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,415
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $2,275
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,275 | $2,275 | Oct 20, 1991 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1991#110298528Apr 4, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110298528$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110298528
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 4, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5401 Baumhart Rd., Lorain, OH 44052
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
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.
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