Inspection #101691277

Name: OSHA Inspection #101691277: MULLER INDUSTRIES
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of MULLER INDUSTRIES at 2217 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237 on Jan 13, 1987. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jan 20, 1988.

OSHA documented 16 violations (9 serious, 4 repeat, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $3,020. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 16 air monitoring samples covering 5 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butoxyethanol, Ethyl Alcohol, Isobutyl Acetate, Lead, Inorganic (as Pb), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction).

This employer has 2 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 101691277
Type: Referral (C)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Jan 13, 1987
Closed: Jan 20, 1988
Total Violations: 16
Penalties on Record: $3,020
Initial Penalties: $5,920
Related Activity: 1 referral

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.

Establishment

Name: MULLER INDUSTRIES
Address: 2217 Langdon Farm Road, Cincinnati, OH 45237
Industry: 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing

Other Inspections of This Employer2 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#101373702	Aug 4, 1987	Follow-Up (F)	1 violation
#1254192	Dec 14, 1984	Referral (C)	17 violations	$1,520

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Jan 20, 1988.

Citations on Record

9 serious, 4 repeat, 3 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties

$5,920

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$3,020

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
2-Butoxyethanol	1	0	ppm	50 ppm (240 mg/m³)
Ethyl Alcohol	2	0	ppm	1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³)
Isobutyl Acetate	2	0.4 - 4	ppm	150 ppm (700 mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)	5	0 - 6.6	mg/m³	0.05 mg/m³ [0.03 mg/m³ Action Level]
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)	6	0	mg/m³	20 mppcf (respirable)

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).

Violations

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	5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)	Serious	$640	$300	Apr 11, 1987	-	-
01002	1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01	Serious	$400	$200	Apr 11, 1987	-	-
01003	1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B	Serious	$400	$200	Apr 10, 1987	-	-
01004A	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 IC	Serious	$800	$440	Sep 25, 1987	-	-
01004B	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 IV	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 25, 1987	-	-
01004C	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 VI	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 25, 1987	-	-
01004D	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 VII	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 25, 1987	-	-
01004E	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 XII	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 7, 1987	-	-
01005	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 II	Serious	$800	$400	Aug 7, 1987	-	-
02001	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01	Repeat	$640	$320	Apr 21, 1987	-	-
02002	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I	Repeat	$800	$400	Apr 21, 1987	-	-
02003	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD	Repeat	$800	$400	May 8, 1987	-	-
02004	1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C	Repeat	$640	$360	Apr 21, 1987	-	-
03001	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV	Other	$0	$0	Jun 1, 1987	-	-
03002	1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04	Other	$0	$0	Apr 14, 1987	-	-
03003	1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J01 I	Other	$0	$0	May 22, 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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