BLISS & LAUGHLIN STEEL CO.
900 WEST SMITH ROAD, MEDINA, OH 44256 · NAICS 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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Mar 10, 1999#103009247Mar 10, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103009247$5,89510 viol.10 violations$5,895 in penalties
Inspection #103009247
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 17, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 72
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,875
- Penalties on Record
- $5,895
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $0 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $0 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 3 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $975 | May 18, 1999 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 1, 1994#103513396Jul 1, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103513396$12,51017 viol.17 violations$12,510 in penalties
Inspection #103513396
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1994
- Contested
- Oct 26, 1994
- Final Order
- May 2, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 17, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,800
- Penalties on Record
- $12,510
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 - 0.0007 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.093 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01 | Other | 2 | 10 | $1,350 | $733 | Oct 5, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 7 | 7 | $2,250 | $1,485 | Sep 8, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
| 01006B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $2,970 | Sep 8, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
| 01007 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,800 | $1,188 | Oct 5, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
| 01008 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N04 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,250 | $1,085 | Sep 20, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
| 01010 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $1,350 | $891 | Sep 8, 1994 | Oct 26, 1994 | May 2, 1995 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 17, 1974#214957292Jun 17, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214957292$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214957292
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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.
Mar 26, 1974#214956344Mar 26, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214956344$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214956344
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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.
Mar 13, 1974#214956237Mar 13, 1974Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214956237$1507 viol.7 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #214956237
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 1974
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1974
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Apr 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 3 | - | $30 | $30 | Apr 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 4 | - | $60 | $60 | Apr 9, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jan 30, 1974#214955379Jan 30, 1974Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214955379$754 viol.4 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #214955379
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 5 | - | $75 | $75 | Apr 12, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011022 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1974 | - | - |
Jul 28, 1972#214868010Jul 28, 1972Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214868010$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214868010
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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.
Jul 28, 1972#214867988Jul 28, 1972Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214867988$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214867988
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1972
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1972
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 900 West Smith Road, Medina, OH 44256
- Industry
- 331221 Rolled Steel Shape Manufacturing
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.
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Standards cited
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