DALTON FOUNDRIES
1900 EAST JEFFERSON, WARSAW, IN 46581 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Jan 28, 1997#114981913Jan 28, 1997Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#114981913$11,0004 viol.4 violations$11,000 in penalties
Inspection #114981913
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1997
- Closed
- May 29, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 660
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,000
- Penalties on Record
- $11,000
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Employee burned in oven fire explosion
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Apr 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B06 II | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $10,000 | $1,000 | Apr 22, 1997 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1997 | - | - |
Jan 7, 1997#125364042Jan 7, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#125364042$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #125364042
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 10, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,125
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $100 | Jun 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1997 | - | - |
Dec 4, 1996#125382598Dec 4, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125382598$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125382598
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 640
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 3, 1996#114981814Jun 3, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114981814$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114981814
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 25, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Apr 11, 1996#125380121Apr 11, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125380121$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125380121
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1996
- Closed
- May 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Nov 9, 1995#124012089Nov 9, 1995Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#124012089$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124012089
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 156
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Corner Of Lincoln & Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46580
- 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.
Sep 25, 1995#125378430Sep 25, 1995Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#125378430$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125378430
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Corner Of Lincoln & Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46580
- 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.
Jun 22, 1995#123993784Jun 22, 1995FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#123993784$36,37510 viol.10 violations$36,375 in penalties
Inspection #123993784
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 1995
- Closed
- May 13, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 willful, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $53,500
- Penalties on Record
- $36,375
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Three employees killed, seven injured in furnace explosion
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 2200080101 | Other | 1 | 14 | $5,000 | $0 | Dec 23, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $3,500 | $2,625 | Dec 23, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Dec 8, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Serious | 1 | 400 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Dec 23, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B06 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Dec 23, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 3, 1994#124026840Aug 3, 1994Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#124026840$1,2003 viol.3 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #124026840
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 15, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1926.20 General Safety and Health Provisions OSHA citation code: 19260020 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $1,200 | Feb 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1926.500 Fall Protection - Scope, Application, and Definitions OSHA citation code: 19260500 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 1995 | - | - |
Feb 20, 1992#114980816Feb 20, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#114980816$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114980816
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1900 East Jefferson, Warsaw, IN 46581
- 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.
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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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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
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