Inspection #1126317

Name: OSHA Inspection #1126317: WALCO FABRICATING, INC.
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of WALCO FABRICATING, INC. at 501 W. Bacon Street, Pottsville, PA 17901 on Jan 16, 1985. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jun 10, 1986.

OSHA documented 21 violations (18 serious, 3 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $600. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 2 substances during this inspection, including Lead, Inorganic (as Pb), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction).

This employer has 10 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 1126317
Type: Referral (C)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Jan 16, 1985
Closed: Jun 10, 1986
Contested: May 31, 1985
Final Order: Nov 23, 1985
Total Violations: 21
Penalties on Record: $600
Initial Penalties: $1,200
Related Activity: 1 referral

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Establishment

Name: WALCO FABRICATING, INC.
Address: 501 W. Bacon Street, Pottsville, PA 17901
Industry: 337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing

Other Inspections of This Employer10 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#348050949	Feb 19, 2025	Planned (H)	No violations
#347510471	May 29, 2024	Planned (H)	No violations
#341262681	Feb 19, 2016	Planned (H)	8 violations	$6,600
#307918292	Jan 25, 2006	Planned (H)	6 violations	$585
#301041869	Oct 14, 1998	Referral (C)	No violations
#17616855	Nov 14, 1994	Planned (H)	3 violations	$375
#629444	Dec 11, 1987	Follow-Up (F)	7 violations	$980
#100399476	Mar 25, 1987	Complaint (B)	29 violations	$1,590
#100399377	Mar 11, 1987	Complaint (B)	30 violations	$1,475
#1133156	Jan 2, 1985	Planned (H)	5 violations

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Jun 10, 1986.

Citations on Record

18 serious, 3 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties

$1,200

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$600

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on May 31, 1985. Final orders are recorded through Nov 23, 1985. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)	1	0.0077	mg/m³	0.05 mg/m³ [0.03 mg/m³ Action Level]
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)	2	0	mg/m³	20 mppcf (respirable)

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
01001	1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01	Serious	$300	$150	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	Oct 23, 1985
01002A	1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04	Serious	$300	$150	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	Nov 23, 1985
01002B	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01	Serious	$0	$0	May 11, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01002C	1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01	Serious	$0	$0	May 11, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003A	1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C02	Serious	$300	$150	Feb 7, 1986	May 31, 1985	Oct 23, 1985
01003B	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003C	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 5, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003D	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06	Serious	$0	$0	May 11, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003E	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C08	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003F	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E05	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003G	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01003H	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07	Serious	$0	$0	May 13, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01004A	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 B01	Serious	$300	$150	Oct 7, 1985	May 31, 1985	Oct 23, 1985
01004B	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C02 I	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 7, 1985	May 31, 1985	Oct 23, 1985
01004C	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C03 I	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 7, 1985	May 31, 1985	Oct 23, 1985
01004D	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 D	Serious	$0	$0	May 9, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01004E	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 E01 I	Serious	$0	$0	Jun 5, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
01004F	1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F04	Serious	$0	$0	May 11, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
02001A	1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02	Other	$0	$0	Aug 6, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
02001B	1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I	Other	$0	$0	May 13, 1985	May 31, 1985	-
02001C	1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L02 I	Other	$0	$0	May 13, 1985	May 31, 1985	-

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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