SCEPTER INC
6467 N SCEPTER RD, BICKNELL, IN 47512
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Inspection records
Oct 13, 2023#347030660Oct 13, 2023FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#347030660$4,9003 viol.3 violations$4,900 in penalties
Inspection #347030660
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 2024
- Contested
- Feb 15, 2024
- Final Order
- Apr 10, 2024
- Closed
- Oct 2, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,900
- Site Address
- 6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies operating pit that overturns in collision
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| 01003A | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,900 | $2,450 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
| 01003B | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 G | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 | Apr 10, 2024 |
Feb 23, 2012#315862268Feb 23, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#315862268$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315862268
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 2012
- Closed
- Sep 10, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6467 North Scepter Avenue, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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.
Feb 6, 2012#315864918Feb 6, 2012FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#315864918$4,9003 viol.3 violations$4,900 in penalties
Inspection #315864918
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 5, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,900
- Penalties on Record
- $4,900
- Site Address
- 6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when crushed by aerial lift
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 OSHA citation code: 2200080101 SEC2 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 20, 2012 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.66 Powered Platforms for Building Maintenance OSHA citation code: 19100066 J | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Apr 17, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2012 | - | - |
Apr 19, 2010#314357534Apr 19, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#314357534$1,1386 viol.6 violations$1,138 in penalties
Inspection #314357534
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 23, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 22, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 53
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,138
- Site Address
- 6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Industry
- 331492 Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $700 | $455 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Serious | 2 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 3 | 10 | $700 | $455 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $350 | $228 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2010 | - | - |
Feb 24, 2005#307427054Feb 24, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307427054$55012 viol.12 violations$550 in penalties
Inspection #307427054
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 25, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,100
- Penalties on Record
- $550
- Site Address
- 6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512
- Industry
- 331314 Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum
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 (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,100 | $550 | Mar 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 B | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.165 Employee Alarm Systems OSHA citation code: 19100165 B03 | Other | 1 | 37 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 17, 1999#127448173Jun 17, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#127448173$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127448173
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1999
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 67
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512
- 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.
Feb 4, 1998#124003781Feb 4, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124003781$3,29520 viol.20 violations$3,295 in penalties
Inspection #124003781
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1998
- Closed
- Apr 28, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 82
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,700
- Penalties on Record
- $3,295
- Site Address
- Knox County Road Se 1500, Bicknell, IN 47512
- 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 (7 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,100 | $550 | Mar 9, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 IV | Other | 5 | 14 | $1,100 | $0 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D02 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $1,100 | $825 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Serious | 4 | 17 | $1,925 | $960 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $1,100 | $550 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 46 | $825 | $410 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 400.402 | Other | 2 | 82 | $550 | $0 | Mar 17, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
7 inspections, 1998 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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