MANSFIELD JOURNAL CO.
500 N. MAIN ST., MANSFIELD, OH 44903 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Dec 8, 1998#122087554Dec 8, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122087554$8002 viol.2 violations$800 in penalties
Inspection #122087554
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 8, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $800
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $0 | Jan 26, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,500 | $800 | Jan 26, 1999 | - | - |
Dec 3, 1998#122086465Dec 3, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122086465$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122086465
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 10, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 11, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 305
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 Sampling15 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 9 | 0 - 0.000526 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 9 | 0.002 - 0.0033 | mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | 12 | 0 - 0.5 | ppm |
| Furfuryl Alcohol | 4 | 0.8533 - 3.1014 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 5 | 0 - 0.7701 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 9 | 0.198 - 0.4873 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 9 | 0 - 0.0107 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 9 | 0.0034 - 0.0337 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 5 | 0 - 0.343 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 9 | 0.0115 - 0.0605 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Other | 1 | 18 | $1,875 | $0 | Jan 21, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 18 | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1999 | - | - |
Jun 6, 1997#301529236Jun 6, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301529236$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #301529236
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1997
- Contested
- Dec 3, 1997
- Final Order
- Dec 14, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 18, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- 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
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0.4565 - 2.232 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 2.232 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0 - 2.049 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 30 | % |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1999 | Dec 3, 1997 | Dec 14, 1998 |
Mar 3, 1995#121977870Mar 3, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#121977870$2,9753 viol.3 violations$2,975 in penalties
Inspection #121977870
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 3, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 10, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 24, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 360
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $2,975
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- 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 Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.0044 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.5869 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 - 0.0078 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 - 0.0167 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 - 2.1 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.0801 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01004A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $2,975 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 B | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1995 | - | - |
Oct 21, 1992#110275005Oct 21, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#110275005$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #110275005
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 21, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 21, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- 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.
Jul 15, 1992#110271004Jul 15, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#110271004$8,50018 viol.18 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #110271004
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1992
- Contested
- Sep 21, 1992
- Final Order
- Jan 15, 1993
- Closed
- May 20, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 15 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,175
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Cristobalite, Respirable Dust | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 0 - 19 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 18 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 | 30 | $1,925 | $650 | Sep 3, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,375 | $460 | Aug 24, 1993 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 G01 | Serious | 1 | 220 | $825 | $325 | Sep 28, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,925 | $640 | Nov 28, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $3,500 | $1,200 | Aug 31, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,200 | Sep 3, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $825 | $325 | Sep 17, 1992 | Sep 21, 1992 | Jan 15, 1993 |
Showing the 7 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.
Mar 16, 1989#103056784Mar 16, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#103056784$1,3308 viol.8 violations$1,330 in penalties
Inspection #103056784
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 1989
- Closed
- May 23, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 205
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,330
- Penalties on Record
- $1,330
- Site Address
- 500 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44903
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 7 | 7 | $420 | $420 | Apr 25, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $210 | $210 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $350 | $350 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $350 | $350 | Apr 18, 1989 | - | - |
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.
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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, 1989 to 1998. 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
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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