Inspection #108836339
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of BARBERTON STEEL INDUSTRIES INC. at 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203 on Sep 5, 1991. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Oct 3, 1995.
OSHA documented 15 violations (9 serious, 6 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $7,790. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 11 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction).
This employer has 12 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 108836339
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Sep 5, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 3, 1995
- Contested
- Dec 18, 1991
- Final Order
- May 4, 1992
- Total Violations
- 15
- Penalties on Record
- $7,790
- Initial Penalties
- $15,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 240 E. Huston Street, Barberton, OH 44203
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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Inspection closed Oct 3, 1995.
9 serious, 6 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 11 | 0 - 27 | % |
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).
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 19100095 B01 Occupational Noise Exposure | Serious | $1,750 | $600 | Feb 15, 1995 |
| 01002 | 19100095 C01 Occupational Noise Exposure | Serious | $1,750 | $900 | Jan 15, 1992 |
| 01003 | 19100095 I02 I Occupational Noise Exposure | Serious | $3,500 | $1,800 | Dec 5, 1991 |
| 01004 | 19100147 C04 I Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) | Serious | $1,750 | $900 | Feb 15, 1992 |
| 01005 | 19100157 G02 Portable Fire Extinguishers | Serious | $1,750 | $900 | Mar 15, 1992 |
| 01006 | 19100215 A02 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $1,050 | $550 | Dec 12, 1991 |
| 01007 | 19100215 B09 Abrasive Wheel Machinery | Serious | $1,050 | $550 | Dec 12, 1991 |
| 01008 | 19101200 E01 Hazard Communication | Serious | $1,400 | $795 | Mar 15, 1992 |
| 01009 | 19101200 H Hazard Communication | Serious | $1,400 | $795 | Apr 1, 1992 |
| 02001 | 19030002 A01 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 29, 1991 |
| 02002 | 19040002 A Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1992 |
| 02003 | 19040004 Recording Criteria | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1992 |
| 02004 | 19100020 G02 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1991 |
| 02005 | 19100095 I03 Occupational Noise Exposure | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1992 |
| 02008 | 19100305 B02 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 1991 |
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.
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