Inspection #101647824
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of SQUARE D CO at 1500 South University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044 on Jan 20, 1987. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Aug 19, 1987.
OSHA documented 29 violations (22 serious, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $2,480. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 175 air monitoring samples covering 23 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Arsenic, Inorganic, Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium Fume (as Cd), and 18 more.
This employer has 16 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 101647824
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 20, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1987
- Total Violations
- 29
- Penalties on Record
- $2,480
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Name
- SQUARE D CO
- Address
- 1500 South University Blvd., Middletown, OH 45044
- Industry
- 335313 Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #304959430 | Dec 11, 2001 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #121982193 | Apr 26, 1999 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101321370 | Mar 11, 1988 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $600 |
| #2480044 | May 22, 1985 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #1673037 | Nov 29, 1984 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #14547186 | Feb 2, 1982 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #214580235 | Feb 6, 1981 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #214605636 | Nov 17, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #214636888 | Jun 3, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #214688921 | Jan 4, 1980 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #14555304 | Nov 19, 1975 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #14529747 | Apr 1, 1975 | Complaint (B) | 10 violations | $70 |
| #14527295 | Apr 16, 1974 | Follow-Up (F) | 1 violation | |
| #214602138 | Mar 12, 1974 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $40 |
| #14527089 | Feb 14, 1974 | Planned (H) | 15 violations | $150 |
| #214597270 | Oct 15, 1973 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $30 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Aug 19, 1987.
22 serious, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0 - 2.3 | ppm |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Arsenic, Inorganic | 2 | 0 | |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.24 - 0.31 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 12 | 0 - 0.2413 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 10 | 0 - 0.002 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 12 | 0 - 0.0349 | mg/m³ |
| Fluorides (as F) | 2 | 0 - 0.16 | |
| Hydrogen Fluoride (as F) | 2 | 0 | |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 10 | 0 - 1.3724 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 12 | 0 - 0.8939 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 10 | 0 - 0.1199 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 14 | 0.45 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 5 | 0 - 53 | mg/m³ |
| Silver, Metal and Soluble Compounds (as Ag) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 5 | 0.4 - 8.4 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 10 | 0 - 1.0843 | mg/m³ |
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).
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $480 | $300 | Mar 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $480 | $300 | Mar 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Serious | $400 | $200 | May 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 III | Serious | $400 | $200 | Mar 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | $400 | $300 | Mar 10, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1987 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1987 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1987 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | $720 | $370 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | $540 | $270 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E01 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 E05 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002E | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002F | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F03 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03002G | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G01 II | Serious | $540 | $270 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 H02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03003C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 M02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03004A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I02 I | Serious | $540 | $270 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03004B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I08 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03004C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1987 | - | - |
| 03004D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1987 | - | - |
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.
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