THE TOLEDO BLADE CO.
541 N. SUPERIOR ST., TOLEDO, OH 43604 · NAICS 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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Inspection records
Jan 16, 2008#311601587Jan 16, 2008Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#311601587$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311601587
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 2008
- Closed
- May 27, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Jan 24, 2001#303461156Jan 24, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303461156$5,00011 viol.11 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #303461156
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 2001
- Closed
- May 7, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 810
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,400
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 0.1021 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0.0259 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 0.0259 - 0.1021 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0.017 - 0.079 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,250 | $500 | Apr 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 14 | $2,250 | $1,250 | May 1, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $2,250 | Mar 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 3 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2001 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 12, 1994#109779256Oct 12, 1994Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#109779256$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #109779256
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1994
- Closed
- Dec 20, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 12, 1991#110296159Feb 12, 1991Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#110296159$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110296159
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 1991
- Closed
- May 7, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Jan 25, 1990#110293255Jan 25, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110293255$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110293255
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 25, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 25, 1990
- Closed
- Apr 15, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 725
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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.
Jan 9, 1990#110291572Jan 9, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110291572$1,1004 viol.4 violations$1,100 in penalties
Inspection #110291572
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 3, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 725
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,100
- Site Address
- 541 N. Superior St., Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $300 | Apr 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $800 | $500 | May 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 21 | $500 | $300 | Apr 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 725 | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1990 | - | - |
Nov 21, 1979#16061533Nov 21, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#16061533$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16061533
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 21, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 27, 1979
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- 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
- 541 Superior Street, Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 7, 1979 | - | - |
Jan 8, 1979#15973274Jan 8, 1979Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15973274$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15973274
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 1979
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- 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
- 541 Superior Street, Toledo, OH 43604
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011013 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 8 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040010 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 29, 1979 | - | - |
Nov 20, 1978#16011363Nov 20, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16011363$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #16011363
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1978
- Contested
- Mar 15, 1979
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 850
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $260
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 541 Superior Street, Toledo, OH 43660
- Industry
- 511110 Newspaper Publishers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $260 | $100 | Mar 16, 1979 | Mar 15, 1979 | - |
| 01001B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1979 | - | - |
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