GENERAL REFRACTORIES CO
FOLSUM AVENUE, WARREN, OH 44485 · NAICS 327125
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Inspection records
Jan 26, 1993#103506341Jan 26, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103506341$25,08019 viol.19 violations$25,080 in penalties
Inspection #103506341
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 123
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 willful, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $41,800
- Penalties on Record
- $25,080
- Site Address
- 400 Refractory Dr., Nw, Warren, OH 44483
- Industry
- 327125
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 (6 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 123 | $2,500 | $1,500 | May 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 90 | 90 | $2,500 | $1,500 | May 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Mar 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,500 | May 12, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 33 | 90 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Apr 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 90 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Mar 16, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 18, 1984#1349414Jul 18, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1349414$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1349414
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 18, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 30, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 Refractory Dr Nw, Warren, OH 44483
- Industry
- 327125
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 (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1984 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Mar 4, 1981#14317168Mar 4, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#14317168$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14317168
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 1981
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 105
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Folsom Street Nw Po Box 151, Warren, OH 44482
- Industry
- 327125
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 25, 1975#214911133Apr 25, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214911133$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214911133
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 165
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Folsom Avenue, Warren, OH 44485
- Industry
- 327125
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.
Mar 10, 1975#214910861Mar 10, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214910861$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #214910861
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1975
- Closed
- Apr 25, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 165
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Folsom Avenue, Warren, OH 44485
- Industry
- 327125
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1975 | - | - |
Dec 23, 1974#214910598Dec 23, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214910598$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214910598
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 23, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Folsum Avenue, Warren, OH 44482
- Industry
- 327125
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.
Oct 10, 1974#214831893Oct 10, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214831893$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214831893
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Folsom Avenue, Warren, OH 44482
- Industry
- 327125
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.
May 28, 1974#214831216May 28, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214831216$805 viol.5 violations$80 in penalties
Inspection #214831216
Dates
- Opened
- May 28, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- May 28, 1974
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1974
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 165
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80
- Penalties on Record
- $80
- Site Address
- Folsom Avenue, Warren, OH 44485
- Industry
- 327125
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Other | 4 | - | $25 | $25 | Jul 15, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 9 | - | $55 | $55 | Dec 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1974 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1974 to 1993. 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).
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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
Industry comparison
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 17,457 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.