ERNEST R. SMITH COMPANY
1801 CRAWFORD ST., MIDDLETOWN, OH 45042
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Inspection records
Aug 16, 1990#103245411Aug 16, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103245411$3,52010 viol.10 violations$3,520 in penalties
Inspection #103245411
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1990
- Contested
- Oct 3, 1990
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 1991
- Closed
- Jun 27, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 63
- Related Activity
- 4 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,440
- Penalties on Record
- $3,520
- Site Address
- 1801 Crawford St., Middletown, OH 45042
- 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 (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $640 | $340 | Sep 16, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1926.102 Eye and Face Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260102 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $400 | $200 | Sep 16, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $640 | $640 | Sep 12, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 01004 | 1926.103 Respiratory Protection (Construction) OSHA citation code: 19260103 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $640 | $640 | Sep 11, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $640 | $0 | Sep 12, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 02001 | 1926.59 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19260059 H02 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,280 | $800 | Oct 6, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 03001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 03002 | 1926.601 Motor Vehicles OSHA citation code: 19260601 B03 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 04001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 10 | $640 | $500 | Oct 12, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
| 04002 | 1926.300 General Requirements - Tools, Hand and Power OSHA citation code: 19260300 B02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $560 | $400 | Sep 30, 1990 | Oct 3, 1990 | Apr 12, 1991 |
Mar 30, 1989#102586054Mar 30, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102586054$2,0206 viol.6 violations$2,020 in penalties
Inspection #102586054
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 30, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 1, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $2,020
- Site Address
- 1801 Crawford St., Middletown, OH 45042
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $560 | $300 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1028 Benzene OSHA citation code: 19101028 G03 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $560 | $560 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $640 | $300 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $480 | $300 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 90 | $560 | $560 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
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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).
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.
2 inspections, 1989 to 1990. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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