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WALKER MACHINE & FOUNDRY CORPORATION
$37,113
penalties
98
viol.
17
insp.

WALKER MACHINE & FOUNDRY CORPORATION

2415 RUSSELL AVE SW, ROANOKE, VA 24015

Inspections
17
Mar 1975 to Nov 2016 · 8 safety, 9 health
Violations
98
across 17 inspections
Penalties on record
$37,113
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 44Willful 0Repeat 6Other 48

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Inspection records

Nov 29, 2016Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#341937324$1,1556 viol.

Inspection #341937324

Dates

Opened
Nov 29, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Jan 12, 2017
Final Order
Feb 22, 2017
Closed
Mar 22, 2017

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
45

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,155
Penalties on Record
$1,155
Site Address
2415 Russell Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24015
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 (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II
Serious22$1,155$1,155Mar 3, 2017-Feb 22, 2017
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01
Serious44$0$0Mar 3, 2017-Feb 22, 2017
020011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06
Other2525$0$0Mar 3, 2017-Feb 22, 2017
020021910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02
Other44$0$0Mar 3, 2017-Feb 22, 2017
020031910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 K05
Other44$0$0Mar 3, 2017-Feb 22, 2017

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.

Jun 28, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315762773$2,0583 viol.

Inspection #315762773

Dates

Opened
Jun 28, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Jul 7, 2011
Closed
Sep 19, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,940
Penalties on Record
$2,058
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Serious58$735$700Sep 22, 2011--
010021910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01
Serious11$980$700Sep 15, 2011--
010031910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 VA
Serious33$1,225$658Sep 17, 2011--
Feb 23, 2011Programmed Related (I) · Partial scope, Health#315440198$00 viol.

Inspection #315440198

Dates

Opened
Feb 23, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Mar 22, 2011
Closed
Mar 22, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
78

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2415 Russell Avenue Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
Industry
331511 Iron Foundries

Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

Mar 2, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308584291$4051 viol.

Inspection #308584291

Dates

Opened
Mar 2, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Mar 2, 2005
Closed
Apr 15, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$675
Penalties on Record
$405
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02
Serious11$675$405Apr 4, 2005--
Jun 29, 1994Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#123696338$00 viol.

Inspection #123696338

Dates

Opened
Jun 29, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jun 29, 1994
Closed
Jun 29, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

Mar 15, 1994Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Health#123695066$00 viol.

Inspection #123695066

Dates

Opened
Mar 15, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Apr 7, 1994
Closed
Apr 19, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
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.

Oct 12, 1993FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, Health#112367685$7,0003 viol.

Inspection #112367685

Dates

Opened
Oct 12, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Apr 8, 1994
Contested
Apr 18, 1994
Final Order
Aug 4, 1995
Closed
Aug 8, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$17,000
Penalties on Record
$7,000
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.

Incident Investigation Summaries

Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.

FatalityOct 12, 1993

Employee killed by gas oven explosion

Injury: FractureBody part: HeadSource: OtherEvent: Struck By

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001510001
OSHA citation code: 510001 A
Serious1110$7,000$3,500May 9, 1994Apr 18, 1994Aug 4, 1995
01002510001
OSHA citation code: 510001 A
Serious1110$5,000$1,750May 9, 1994Apr 18, 1994Aug 4, 1995
01003510001
OSHA citation code: 510001 A
Serious45110$5,000$1,750May 9, 1994Apr 18, 1994Aug 4, 1995
Apr 14, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#123688491$21,30037 viol.

Inspection #123688491

Dates

Opened
Apr 14, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Aug 20, 1993
Contested
Oct 12, 1993
Closed
May 26, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
37
Violation Types
14 serious, 4 repeat, 19 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$24,800
Penalties on Record
$21,300
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
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.

Enforcement Outcome

Citation contest activity appears on Oct 12, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Jan 28, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 37 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other12$1,600$0Sep 24, 1993Oct 12, 1993Jan 28, 1994
010051910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious310$4,000$2,000Jul 11, 1994Oct 12, 1993Oct 28, 1993
010081910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02
Serious110$800$400Nov 22, 1993Oct 12, 1993Jan 28, 1994
010091910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 C01
Serious26$4,000$3,300Oct 6, 1993Oct 12, 1993Jan 28, 1994
010111910.243
Guarding of Portable Powered Tools
OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01
Serious16$4,000$4,000Apr 1, 1994Oct 12, 1993Jan 28, 1994

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 37 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 18, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#112364575$1,9207 viol.

Inspection #112364575

Dates

Opened
May 18, 1992
Closing Conference Date
May 18, 1992
Closed
Jul 6, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
100

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 serious
Initial Penalties
$3,200
Penalties on Record
$1,920
Site Address
2415 Russell Ave., Roanoke, VA 24015
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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious11$480$300Jun 26, 1992--
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 V
Serious12$480$300Jun 26, 1992--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious22$480$300Jun 26, 1992--
010041910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Serious11$400$210Jun 26, 1992--
010051910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious11$400$210Jun 26, 1992--

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.

Sep 23, 1987Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#105676571$00 viol.

Inspection #105676571

Dates

Opened
Sep 23, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Sep 23, 1987
Closed
Sep 23, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
120

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2415 Russell Avenue, Sw, Roanoke, VA 24015
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

This 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.

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. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

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.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.

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.

Standards cited

1910.134Respiratory Protection13 citations · $1,365
1910.95Occupational Noise Exposure10 citations · $2,930
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment7 citations · $3,705

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

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