NATIONAL REFRACTORIES & MINERALS INC.
517 ESTERLY DRIVE, COLUMBIANA, OH 44408 · NAICS 327125
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Inspection records
Jul 17, 1997#121931778Jul 17, 1997Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#121931778$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121931778
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 210
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 6 | 0.6119 - 1.5347 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 7 | 0 - 0.562 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 - 13 | % |
Sep 23, 1994#103544474Sep 23, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103544474$1,4753 viol.3 violations$1,475 in penalties
Inspection #103544474
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 15, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,325
- Penalties on Record
- $1,475
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium Oxide | 1 | 0.098 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 II | Repeat | 1 | - | $200 | $200 | Dec 22, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,275 | May 6, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 6, 1995 | - | - |
Sep 23, 1994#103538997Sep 23, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103538997$3,5006 viol.6 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #103538997
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $2,500 | $500 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 K01 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 K03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 10 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $0 | Oct 31, 1994 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1992#108827486Jul 30, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#108827486$8,0008 viol.8 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #108827486
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 5, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 184
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,500
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 517 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 19 | 0 - 0.0041 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 19 | 0 - 0.011 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 19 | 0 - 0.9767 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Nov 5, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 II | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 F01 | Other | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $12,500 | $5,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Jun 13, 1989#105932453Jun 13, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#105932453$4162 viol.2 violations$416 in penalties
Inspection #105932453
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 1989
- Closed
- Jul 9, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 261
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $416
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 10 | 0 - 0.011 | |
| Carbon Black | 3 | 0 - 3.15 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 10 | 0 - 0.014 | |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 10 | 0 - 1.29 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0.06 - 0.071 | mg/m³ |
| Phenol | 6 | 0.4485 - 3.1553 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $640 | $416 | Jul 20, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1990 | - | - |
Jun 13, 1989#105931919Jun 13, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#105931919$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105931919
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Drive, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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 17, 1985#100068154Jul 17, 1985Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#100068154$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100068154
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 19, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 178
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 41738 Esterly Dr, Columbiana, OH 44408
- Industry
- 327125
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.
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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.
7 inspections, 1985 to 1997. 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.