RITE WAY SIGNS, INC.
6225 ZUMSTEIN DRIVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Jun 13, 1991#103535621Jun 13, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103535621$5,77810 viol.10 violations$5,778 in penalties
Inspection #103535621
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,778
- Site Address
- 1288 Essex Avenue, Columbus, OH 43201
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethyl Benzene | 4 | 0.1581 - 1.0718 | ppm |
| Toluene | 6 | 0.2717 - 1.4684 | ppm |
| Xylene | 4 | 0.4733 - 4.0344 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $578 | Nov 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $2,450 | $1,348 | Aug 7, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $770 | Sep 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $1,050 | $578 | Oct 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | $578 | Sep 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E04 | Serious | 1 | 40 | $1,050 | $578 | Sep 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $578 | Aug 14, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 40 | $700 | $385 | Aug 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases | Other | 1 | 40 | $700 | $385 | Oct 2, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 1991 | - | - |
Oct 8, 1987#103175279Oct 8, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#103175279$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103175279
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 8, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6225 Zumstein Drive, Columbus, OH 43229
- 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.
Jan 22, 1987#101723427Jan 22, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#101723427$5402 viol.2 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #101723427
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 1987
- Closed
- Oct 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 6225 Zumstein Drive, Columbus, OH 43229
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.556 Aerial Tramways OSHA citation code: 19260556 B02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $540 | $540 | Mar 23, 1987 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.556 Aerial Tramways OSHA citation code: 19260556 A02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 9, 1987 | - | - |
Oct 2, 1986#100075738Oct 2, 1986Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#100075738$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #100075738
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 29, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1195 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 64 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 1986 | - | - |
Jan 17, 1985#2341006Jan 17, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2341006$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #2341006
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 17, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1985
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 42
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1195 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219
- 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 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1985 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1985 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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