Inspection #110271798
ClosedThis page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of GENERAL HOUSEWARES CORP. at 440 Fair Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365 on Aug 26, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Aug 6, 1993.
OSHA documented 28 violations (17 serious, 11 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $11,500. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 6 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction).
This employer has 4 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 110271798
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 6, 1993
- Total Violations
- 28
- Penalties on Record
- $11,500
- Initial Penalties
- $28,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Establishment
- Address
- 440 Fair Avenue, Sidney, OH 45365
- Industry
- 331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)
Other Inspections of This Employer4 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #110263290 | Feb 19, 1992 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $2,750 |
| #103291142 | Jun 21, 1988 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #102370558 | Jun 9, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 11 violations | |
| #16002198 | May 11, 1983 | Planned (H) | 4 violations | $240 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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 Aug 6, 1993.
17 serious, 11 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0.26 - 30 | % |
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).
Violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 II | Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Jan 19, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D01 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 I01 | Serious | $5,000 | $2,000 | Mar 8, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 I05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | $2,000 | $600 | Dec 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Nov 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | $1,500 | $600 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Nov 19, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Dec 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | $2,000 | $800 | Dec 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | $5,000 | $3,000 | Feb 17, 1993 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.16 Posting of Citations OSHA citation code: 19030016 B | Other | $3,000 | $500 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 1992 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1992 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment grouping are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. On inspection pages, the status display follows the DOL inspection record first. If the DOL inspection feed includes a close date, we show the inspection as closed. If the inspection feed has no close date but all citation records tied to that inspection show a final order date, we label the page "Final Order Recorded" and disclose the citation dates instead of inferring a close date. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.