MARKEL CORP.
SCHOOL LANE, NORRISTOWN, PA 19404
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Inspection records
Oct 27, 1997#300991817Oct 27, 1997Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#300991817$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300991817
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 27, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Dec 10, 1996#122027725Dec 10, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122027725$4751 viol.1 violation$475 in penalties
Inspection #122027725
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $475
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $475 | Feb 5, 1997 | - | - |
Sep 27, 1995#123255861Sep 27, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#123255861$7881 viol.1 violation$788 in penalties
Inspection #123255861
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 10, 1995
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $788
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404
- 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,575 | $788 | Oct 19, 1995 | - | - |
Apr 29, 1993#123263808Apr 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123263808$1,4655 viol.5 violations$1,465 in penalties
Inspection #123263808
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 29, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,465
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404
- 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | May 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 11 | $1,125 | $550 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $900 | $465 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
Apr 29, 1993#17528068Apr 29, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17528068$8253 viol.3 violations$825 in penalties
Inspection #17528068
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 29, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,650
- Penalties on Record
- $825
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19404
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 E01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $825 | $410 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1450 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 19101450 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $825 | $415 | Jun 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1993 | - | - |
Jul 7, 1986#18071068Jul 7, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#18071068$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18071068
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1986
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02 | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Sep 17, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1986 | - | - |
Jun 2, 1986#18072306Jun 2, 1986Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18072306$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18072306
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 24, 1986#18070193Mar 24, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#18070193$2,35014 viol.14 violations$2,350 in penalties
Inspection #18070193
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 25, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 11, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 237
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,150
- Penalties on Record
- $2,350
- Site Address
- School House Lane, Norristown, PA 19401
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $270 | $250 | May 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $360 | $300 | May 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 13 | $360 | $300 | Jul 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $300 | May 13, 1986 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 15 | 14 | $360 | $300 | Jun 12, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 13, 1985#18075218Aug 13, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#18075218$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18075218
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 13, 1985
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 212
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19401
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 4, 1984#1093558May 4, 1984Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#1093558$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1093558
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 30, 1984
- Closed
- Dec 10, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 247
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- School Lane, Norristown, PA 19401
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 53P / 2A | 13 - 32 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 5 | 61 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 210 | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1984 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $250 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | #18071068 | Sep 3, 1986 | $250 | - | - |
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.
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).
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
11 inspections, 1983 to 1997. 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.