GENERAL REFRACTORIES CO
1808 MOEN, ROCKDALE, IL 60434
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Apr 28, 1993#103453734Apr 28, 1993Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#103453734$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #103453734
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 28, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 10, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 87
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1993 | - | - |
Mar 26, 1992#102402104Mar 26, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#102402104$16,00011 viol.11 violations$16,000 in penalties
Inspection #102402104
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1992
- Contested
- Jun 26, 1992
- Final Order
- Jan 4, 1993
- Closed
- May 14, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,825
- Penalties on Record
- $16,000
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60436
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $2,125 | $1,144 | Jul 8, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,975 | $1,560 | Jul 8, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 D06 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $2,125 | $1,144 | Jul 8, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 70 | $2,975 | $1,560 | Jun 22, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,700 | $832 | Jun 10, 1992 | Jun 26, 1992 | Jan 4, 1993 |
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 24, 1989#17681024Oct 24, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17681024$2,2405 viol.5 violations$2,240 in penalties
Inspection #17681024
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 24, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 1989
- Closed
- Dec 21, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,240
- Penalties on Record
- $2,240
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Avenue, Rockdale, IL 60463
- 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.
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 A08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $480 | $480 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $480 | $480 | Dec 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $640 | $640 | Dec 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $320 | $320 | Dec 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $320 | $320 | Dec 11, 1989 | - | - |
Aug 17, 1989#17688284Aug 17, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17688284$4504 viol.4 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #17688284
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 17, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1989
- Closed
- Nov 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 96
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen, Rockdale, IL 60434
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 3 | 0 | |
| Chrysene | 3 | 0 | |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0.073 - 0.15 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 4 | 0.165 - 52.86 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 - 9.1 | % |
| Silica (Quartz, Total) | 1 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $450 | $450 | Dec 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1989 | - | - |
Dec 5, 1985#101024149Dec 5, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101024149$7807 viol.7 violations$780 in penalties
Inspection #101024149
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 14, 1986
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $780
- Penalties on Record
- $780
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen, Rockdale, IL 60434
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | 54P / 1A | 0 - 0.034 | mg/m³ |
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 54P / 1A | 0 - 0.0017 | |
| Chrysene | 54P / 1A | 0.0007 - 0.014 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 54P / 1A | 0.083 - 0.9 | mg/m³ |
| Phenanthrene | 54P / 1A | 0.0006 - 0.042 | mg/m³ |
| Pyrene | 54P / 1A | 0.0018 - 0.07 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $360 | $360 | Nov 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $420 | $420 | Jul 21, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 15, 1984#1342468Oct 15, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#1342468$4902 viol.2 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #1342468
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 15, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 12, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 77
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling8 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthracene | 2 | 0 | |
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 2 | 0 | |
| Chrysene | 2 | 0 | |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0.079 - 0.09 | mg/m³ |
| Magnesium Oxide Fume (Total Particulate) | 2 | 0.79 - 1.3 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Phenanthrene | 2 | 0 | |
| Pyrene | 2 | 0 |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $490 | $490 | Dec 23, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 1984 | - | - |
Feb 27, 1984#15766777Feb 27, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15766777$1606 viol.6 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #15766777
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 1984
- Closed
- Mar 15, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $160 | Mar 11, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1984 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1984 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1984 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1984 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 12, 1981#14424899Nov 12, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14424899$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #14424899
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 1981
- Closed
- Dec 4, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 49
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1981 | - | - |
Jul 5, 1978#14431993Jul 5, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#14431993$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14431993
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 5, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 5, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Ave, Rockdale, IL 60436
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Feb 16, 1978#14431597Feb 16, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#14431597$1,5407 viol.7 violations$1,540 in penalties
Inspection #14431597
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 1978
- Closed
- Jul 13, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,540
- Penalties on Record
- $1,540
- Site Address
- 1808 Moen Ave Po Box 139, Rockdale, IL 60436
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | - | $560 | $560 | Mar 21, 1978 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $210 | $210 | May 21, 1978 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | - | $280 | $280 | Apr 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1978 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 3 | - | $490 | $490 | Mar 17, 1978 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 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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11 inspections, 1977 to 1993. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.