STERLING CASTING CORPORATION
1000 W WILEY ST, BLUFFTON, IN 46714
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Inspection records
Nov 12, 2002#305640427Nov 12, 2002Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#305640427$4,00031 viol.31 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #305640427
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 2003
- Closed
- Nov 10, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 109
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 26 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,950
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triethylamine | 5 | 1.3469231 - 4.2337751 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IA | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,050 | $500 | Jun 12, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 3 | 8 | $1,750 | $500 | Jun 12, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 3 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,400 | $500 | May 9, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 9, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 21, 1998#125353573Jul 21, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125353573$4852 viol.2 violations$485 in penalties
Inspection #125353573
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 21, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 21, 1998
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $485
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $975 | $485 | Sep 22, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 22, 1998 | - | - |
Jun 27, 1995#123977753Jun 27, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123977753$3,0001 viol.1 violation$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #123977753
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 5, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 275 | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jul 21, 1995 | - | - |
Apr 26, 1995#124006800Apr 26, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124006800$4,1206 viol.6 violations$4,120 in penalties
Inspection #124006800
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,120
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | $1,310 | May 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,625 | $1,310 | Aug 7, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,125 | $0 | Jun 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $1,125 | $0 | May 28, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,500 | $1,500 | May 28, 1995 | - | - |
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.
Oct 14, 1994#114967011Oct 14, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114967011$4857 viol.7 violations$485 in penalties
Inspection #114967011
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 265
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $485
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $975 | $0 | Dec 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $485 | Dec 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | 110 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 66 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Dec 18, 1994 | - | - |
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 12, 1993#124068750Oct 12, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#124068750$6,0003 viol.3 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #124068750
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 5, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 9, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $12,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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.
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 K01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Jan 14, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | 3 | 10 | $8,000 | $4,000 | Aug 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 14, 1994 | - | - |
Mar 2, 1993#124049040Mar 2, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#124049040$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124049040
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 18, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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.
Aug 11, 1992#114960800Aug 11, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#114960800$3,1357 viol.7 violations$3,135 in penalties
Inspection #114960800
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1992
- Closed
- Sep 2, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 170
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,850
- Penalties on Record
- $3,135
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Other | 1 | 4 | $2,275 | $0 | Jan 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | 25 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Sep 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 150 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,275 | $1,135 | Jan 15, 1993 | - | - |
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.
Jun 13, 1991#108633306Jun 13, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#108633306$1,10010 viol.10 violations$1,100 in penalties
Inspection #108633306
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 161
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,100
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $300 | Jul 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $200 | Jul 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $400 | Jul 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 5 | $400 | $200 | Jul 28, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Mar 25, 1987#101981256Mar 25, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101981256$49012 viol.12 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #101981256
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 6, 1987
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 205
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 1000 W. Wiley Ave, Bluffton, IN 46714
- 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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $210 | $105 | Apr 23, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B01 | Serious | 1 | 28 | $210 | $105 | May 26, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $210 | $105 | May 26, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1987 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $210 | $70 | May 26, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 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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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source