W L MEAD INC
CLEVELAND ROAD EAST OF RT 18, Norwalk, OH 44857 · NAICS 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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Inspection records
Sep 17, 1975#16044299Sep 17, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16044299$305 viol.5 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #16044299
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 17, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1975
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 43
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- Cleveland Road, Norwalk, OH 44857
- Industry
- 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 G08 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Nov 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 B03 IVA | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1975 | - | - |
Jan 23, 1974#16046377Jan 23, 1974Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#16046377$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #16046377
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 23, 1974
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1974
- Closed
- Jul 30, 1974
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 143
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Cleveland Road, Norwalk, OH 44857
- Industry
- 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1974 | Feb 15, 1974 | - |
Jun 28, 1973#15998362Jun 28, 1973Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#15998362$303 viol.3 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #15998362
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 143
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- Cleveland Road East Of Rt 18, Norwalk, OH 44857
- Industry
- 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 15, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1973 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1973#15997612Feb 28, 1973Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15997612$756 viol.6 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #15997612
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- Cleveland Road East Of Route 1, Norwalk, OH 44857
- Industry
- 484121 General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC0 | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | Apr 14, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | May 18, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A | Other | 1 | - | $25 | $25 | May 7, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G11 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1973 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
4 inspections, 1973 to 1975. 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.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
Truck Transportation, 13,290 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.