Inspection #110269230
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of WHEMCO OHIO FOUNDRY INC. at 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804 on Feb 21, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jul 24, 1995.
OSHA documented 16 violations (12 serious, 4 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $3,300. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 4 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction).
This employer has 17 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 110269230
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Feb 21, 1992
- Closed
- Jul 24, 1995
- Contested
- Apr 28, 1992
- Final Order
- Mar 10, 1993
- Total Violations
- 16
- Penalties on Record
- $3,300
- Initial Penalties
- $20,250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #345611891 | Nov 1, 2021 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #342924057 | Feb 2, 2018 | Fatality/Catastrophe (M) | 3 violations | $20,913 |
| #339852808 | Jul 16, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $3,500 |
| #336736384 | Oct 9, 2012 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #313781114 | Jan 14, 2010 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #311610893 | Aug 27, 2009 | Accident (A) | 2 violations | $6,000 |
| #311603724 | May 30, 2008 | Planned (H) | 4 violations | $3,200 |
| #311603716 | May 30, 2008 | Planned (H) | 4 violations | $1,700 |
| #307233262 | Jun 22, 2004 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $400 |
| #307232710 | May 18, 2004 | Complaint (B) | 8 violations | $12,940 |
| #301534822 | Aug 25, 1999 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #121979868 | Mar 29, 1995 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #109779504 | Sep 20, 1994 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $2,125 |
| #106127715 | Jun 9, 1994 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #106125636 | Mar 24, 1994 | Monitoring (D) | No violations | |
| #106121767 | Jun 10, 1993 | Monitoring (D) | 1 violation | |
| #110269263 | Feb 21, 1992 | Complaint (B) | 32 violations | $9,200 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Jul 24, 1995.
12 serious, 4 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) | 4 | 0.14 - 28 | % |
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).
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | $1,500 | $400 | Apr 6, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D01 I | Serious | $1,500 | $400 | Apr 6, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 IV | Serious | $4,500 | $400 | Apr 6, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $1,500 | $400 | Jun 29, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | $2,250 | $400 | Jun 29, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01006 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | $4,500 | $400 | Jun 29, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | $1,500 | $400 | May 18, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01008A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $1,125 | $400 | Apr 6, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 01008B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 6, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G02 VI | Other | $0 | $0 | May 18, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 03001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | $1,875 | $100 | May 26, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 03001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1995 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 03001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1995 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 04001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
| 04002 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1992 | Apr 28, 1992 | Mar 10, 1993 |
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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