STERLING CHINA COMPANY
511 12TH STREET, SW, WELLSVILLE, OH 43968 · NAICS 327112
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Inspection records
Jan 21, 2004#307374785Jan 21, 2004Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#307374785$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307374785
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 29
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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.
Dec 11, 2000#303486245Dec 11, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#303486245$3,18614 viol.14 violations$3,186 in penalties
Inspection #303486245
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 2000
- Closed
- Jan 17, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,550
- Penalties on Record
- $3,186
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.1746 - 0.4313 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.079 - 0.342 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 - 6.2 |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $910 | Jan 30, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Serious | 1 | 250 | $975 | $683 | Feb 18, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K01 | Serious | 1 | 250 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 2, 2001 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,300 | $910 | Feb 27, 2001 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 27, 1998#301918371Aug 27, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301918371$4,8768 viol.8 violations$4,876 in penalties
Inspection #301918371
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 1998
- Contested
- Sep 16, 1998
- Final Order
- Jul 22, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 310
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,750
- Penalties on Record
- $4,876
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 2 | 1 | $1,500 | $219 | Oct 3, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Jul 12, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Oct 3, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Jul 12, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Oct 3, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Jul 12, 1999 |
| 01004 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $1,125 | $219 | Oct 3, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Jul 12, 1999 |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,125 | $1,000 | Oct 3, 1998 | Sep 16, 1998 | Jul 12, 1999 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 21, 1994#103511929Apr 21, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103511929$6,06018 viol.18 violations$6,060 in penalties
Inspection #103511929
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1994
- Contested
- Jun 8, 1994
- Final Order
- May 8, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 10, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,400
- Penalties on Record
- $6,060
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Sw, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 18 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,200 | $0 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Serious | 2 | 10 | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,600 | $1,300 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,000 | $0 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,600 | $0 | Jun 15, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 18, 1994#103508990Feb 18, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103508990$5,44017 viol.17 violations$5,440 in penalties
Inspection #103508990
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 18, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 1994
- Contested
- Jun 8, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,400
- Penalties on Record
- $5,440
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jun 8, 1994. Final orders are recorded through May 8, 1995. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling8 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclohexanol | 10 | 0 | ppm |
| Isophorone | 2 | 0 - 0.1421 | ppm |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 9 | 0.012 - 0.033 | mg/m³ |
| Nitrotoluene | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| o-Dichlorobenzene | 10 | 0 | ppm |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 21 | % |
| Toluene-2,4-Diisocyanate (TDI) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene-2,6-Diisocyanate | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 17 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 250 | $1,600 | $0 | Jun 24, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,600 | $560 | Jun 6, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 1 | 250 | $1,600 | $640 | Jun 6, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
| 01005B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1994 | Jun 8, 1994 | May 8, 1995 |
Showing the 5 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.
Mar 21, 1991#108842246Mar 21, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108842246$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #108842246
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 511 12th Street, Sw, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 (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 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jun 22, 1991 | - | - |
Feb 26, 1987#101566545Feb 26, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101566545$1408 viol.8 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #101566545
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 1987
- Closed
- Jul 16, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 1112 Commerce Street, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $140 | $140 | Apr 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 10, 1982#214970170Aug 10, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#214970170$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214970170
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 10, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12th And Commerce Sts, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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.
Dec 28, 1978#214978595Dec 28, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214978595$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #214978595
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 28, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 340
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 12th And Commerce Streets, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 8, 1979 | - | - |
Nov 14, 1975#214911943Nov 14, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214911943$704 viol.4 violations$70 in penalties
Inspection #214911943
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1975
- Closed
- May 5, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 287
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $70
- Penalties on Record
- $70
- Site Address
- 12th & Commerce Streets, Wellsville, OH 43968
- Industry
- 327112
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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Dec 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $35 | $35 | Dec 22, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1975 | - | - |
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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.
11 inspections, 1975 to 2004. 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.
Industry comparison
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 17,457 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.