Inspection #118123850
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of GERSTENSLAGER CO. at 1425 E. Bowman Street, Wooster, OH 44691 on Sep 21, 1998. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jan 22, 2004.
OSHA documented 15 violations (3 serious, 1 repeat, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $97,000. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Lead, Inorganic (as Pb).
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 118123850
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Sep 21, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 22, 2004
- Contested
- Apr 5, 1999
- Final Order
- Dec 10, 1999
- Total Violations
- 15
- Penalties on Record
- $97,000
- Initial Penalties
- $141,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Establishment
- Address
- 1425 E. Bowman Street, Wooster, OH 44691
- Industry
- 336370 Motor Vehicle Metal Stamping
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #311504526 | Aug 5, 2008 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #311492276 | Apr 29, 2008 | Complaint (B) | 5 violations | $5,700 |
| #310572664 | Nov 21, 2006 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #308156090 | Mar 25, 2005 | Complaint (B) | 4 violations | $3,400 |
| #307400804 | Jan 23, 2004 | Accident (A) | 3 violations | $8,000 |
| #305329385 | Feb 13, 2003 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $1,699 |
| #304487481 | Dec 20, 2001 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #304481633 | Aug 8, 2001 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #303486393 | Dec 20, 2000 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103009114 | Sep 21, 1998 | Planned (H) | 29 violations | $108,000 |
| #301912903 | Jan 6, 1998 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300102696 | Oct 15, 1996 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103511846 | Jan 13, 1994 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $5,000 |
| #108823865 | Jan 7, 1993 | Complaint (B) | 7 violations | $2,125 |
| #108831637 | Apr 30, 1992 | Complaint (B) | 7 violations | $2,290 |
| #101282283 | Nov 24, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 6 violations | $883 |
| #100103001 | Mar 20, 1987 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #101563633 | Mar 4, 1986 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #214909707 | Jan 13, 1983 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | |
| #16044729 | Mar 11, 1976 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations |
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 Jan 22, 2004.
3 serious, 1 repeat, 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3 | 0 - 0.011 |
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 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B03 | Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Mar 23, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Mar 24, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | $2,000 | $1,000 | Apr 20, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 02001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | $55,000 | $44,000 | Apr 20, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 02001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 02002A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D01 II | Other | $55,000 | $44,000 | Mar 24, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 02002B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 03001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Repeat | $25,000 | $6,000 | Nov 1, 2003 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04003 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04005A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04005B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
| 04005C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1999 | Apr 5, 1999 | Dec 10, 1999 |
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
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