NATIONAL FORGE CO ERIE PL
1341 WEST 16TH STREET, Erie, PA 16512
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Inspection records
Apr 16, 1981#12516373Apr 16, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12516373$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #12516373
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 1981
- Contested
- May 15, 1981
- Closed
- Mar 25, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 685
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N01 | Repeat | 5 | - | $2,800 | $1,500 | May 14, 1981 | May 15, 1981 | - |
Apr 7, 1981#12516357Apr 7, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#12516357$2701 viol.1 violation$270 in penalties
Inspection #12516357
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1981
- Closed
- Jul 24, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 685
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $270
- Penalties on Record
- $270
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th St, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 (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 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $270 | $270 | Apr 18, 1981 | - | - |
Mar 25, 1981#12518759Mar 25, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12518759$9904 viol.4 violations$990 in penalties
Inspection #12518759
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1981
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 685
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $990
- Penalties on Record
- $990
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $270 | $270 | Apr 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | - | $720 | $720 | Apr 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N02 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1981 | - | - |
Mar 23, 1981#12519740Mar 23, 1981Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#12519740$3602 viol.2 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #12519740
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1981
- Contested
- May 15, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 12, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 685
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 4 | - | $720 | $360 | May 30, 1981 | May 15, 1981 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1981 | May 15, 1981 | - |
Feb 9, 1981#12516316Feb 9, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12516316$1,3303 viol.3 violations$1,330 in penalties
Inspection #12516316
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1981
- Contested
- Mar 15, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 10, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 670
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,620
- Penalties on Record
- $1,330
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | - | $360 | $360 | Apr 17, 1981 | Mar 15, 1981 | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $540 | $250 | Apr 2, 1981 | Mar 15, 1981 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N01 | Serious | 2 | - | $720 | $720 | Mar 19, 1981 | Mar 15, 1981 | - |
Jan 20, 1981#12516290Jan 20, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12516290$8403 viol.3 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #12516290
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 20, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 1981
- Closed
- Mar 6, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 670
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $490 | $490 | Feb 15, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 3 | - | $350 | $350 | Mar 2, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1981 | - | - |
Nov 6, 1980#12520722Nov 6, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12520722$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12520722
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 6, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 1980
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 670
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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.
May 10, 1979#12517876May 10, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12517876$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #12517876
Dates
- Opened
- May 10, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- May 10, 1979
- Closed
- Jul 11, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 650
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 6 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 7 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1979 | - | - |
Dec 20, 1978#12517611Dec 20, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12517611$2801 viol.1 violation$280 in penalties
Inspection #12517611
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $280 | Mar 5, 1979 | - | - |
Nov 13, 1978#12519278Nov 13, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12519278$603 viol.3 violations$60 in penalties
Inspection #12519278
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1978
- Closed
- Jan 25, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $60
- Penalties on Record
- $60
- Site Address
- 1341 West 16th Street, Erie, PA 16512
- 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B05 | Other | 3 | - | $60 | $60 | Jan 3, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 D02 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1978 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
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.
10 inspections, 1978 to 1981. 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.