TRI-STAR REFRACTORIES, INC., DIV. OF NORTH AMERICA
8361 BROADWELL RD., CINCINNATI, OH 45244 · NAICS 327125
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Inspection records
Mar 12, 1999#121980486Mar 12, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#121980486$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #121980486
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 12, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 12, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 109
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8361 Broadwell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244
- Industry
- 327125
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.
Jun 23, 1998#121987036Jun 23, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#121987036$6,50011 viol.11 violations$6,500 in penalties
Inspection #121987036
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 109
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,250
- Penalties on Record
- $6,500
- Site Address
- 8361 Broadwell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244
- Industry
- 327125
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 Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furfural | 6 | 0.7192 - 5.0849 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 16 | 0 - 12.7048 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 - 12.7048 | mg/m³ |
| Phenol | 4 | 0.1579 - 1.4127 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 16 | 0 - 2.668 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 7 | 0 | % |
Violations
Violation list (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 10 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $700 | Nov 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $700 | Nov 3, 1998 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,875 | $700 | Oct 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 3 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 1998 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 4 | 50 | $2,625 | $900 | Nov 25, 1998 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1998#121982912Jun 23, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#121982912$3,3007 viol.7 violations$3,300 in penalties
Inspection #121982912
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 7, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 109
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,375
- Penalties on Record
- $3,300
- Site Address
- 8361 Broadwell Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45244
- Industry
- 327125
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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,875 | $660 | Aug 18, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $660 | Aug 11, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $660 | Aug 11, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $660 | Aug 11, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $660 | Jul 28, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 1998 | - | - |
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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).
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3 inspections, 1998 to 1999. 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
Industry comparison
Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing, 17,192 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.