KOVATCH CASTINGS INC.
730 HOME AVENUE, AKRON, OH 44310 · NAICS 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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Inspection records
May 9, 1989#102435625May 9, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#102435625$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102435625
Dates
- Opened
- May 9, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1989
- Closed
- May 15, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 730 Home Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 8, 1989#105935852Feb 8, 1989Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#105935852$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105935852
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 1989
- Closed
- Feb 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 730 Home Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 28, 1988#103020996Oct 28, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103020996$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103020996
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 28, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 34
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 730 Home Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 21P / 1A | 0 - 0.0049 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 21P / 1A | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 21P / 1A | 0 - 0.0235 | mg/m³ |
Oct 21, 1988#103022737Oct 21, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103022737$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #103022737
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 1988
- Closed
- May 10, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 730 Home Avenue, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Mar 15, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1989 | - | - |
Oct 29, 1982#214785289Oct 29, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#214785289$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214785289
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 29, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 730 Home Ave, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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.
Sep 22, 1982#214927444Sep 22, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#214927444$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214927444
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 1982
- Contested
- Jan 15, 1983
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 730 Home Ave, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 4, 1983 | Jan 15, 1983 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1983 | Jan 15, 1983 | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1983 | Jan 15, 1983 | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1983 | Jan 15, 1983 | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1983 | Jan 15, 1983 | - |
Aug 17, 1982#214785099Aug 17, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214785099$2003 viol.3 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #214785099
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 730 Home Ave, Akron, OH 44310
- Industry
- 331512 Steel Investment Foundries
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 2 | - | $200 | $200 | Sep 27, 1982 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Sep 27, 1982 | - | - |
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About these records
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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).
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.
7 inspections, 1982 to 1989. 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
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 8,693 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.