AUBURN FOUNDRY INC
635 WEST ELEVENTH STREET, Auburn, IN 46706 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Sep 29, 1997#125364083Sep 29, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#125364083$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125364083
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 29, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 29, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 9, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 625
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
May 20, 1997#125376418May 20, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125376418$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125376418
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 530
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acrolein | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate | 19 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Triethylamine | 33 | 0 - 2.1377 | ppm |
Apr 14, 1997#125372086Apr 14, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125372086$8303 viol.3 violations$830 in penalties
Inspection #125372086
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1997
- Contested
- Jul 2, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,950
- Penalties on Record
- $830
- Site Address
- 2278 County Road 48, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jul 2, 1997. Final orders are recorded through Sep 12, 1997. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $730 | Aug 1, 1997 | Jul 2, 1997 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $100 | May 29, 1997 | Jul 2, 1997 | Sep 12, 1997 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1997 | - | - |
Mar 31, 1997#125343863Mar 31, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125343863$8304 viol.4 violations$830 in penalties
Inspection #125343863
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1997
- Contested
- May 20, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 8, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,375
- Penalties on Record
- $830
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 20, 1997. Final orders are recorded through Jun 2, 1998. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $730 | Aug 1, 1997 | May 22, 1997 | Jun 2, 1998 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1997 | May 22, 1997 | Jun 2, 1998 |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,500 | $100 | May 3, 1997 | May 20, 1997 | Jun 2, 1998 |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1997 | - | - |
Mar 19, 1997#123999419Mar 19, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123999419$1,3001 viol.1 violation$1,300 in penalties
Inspection #123999419
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1997
- Closed
- May 5, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,300
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 2 | 100 | $2,625 | $1,300 | Apr 19, 1997 | - | - |
Mar 11, 1997#124036872Mar 11, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#124036872$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124036872
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 3, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 530
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0.4653 - 6.707 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0.369 - 5.265 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 7.5 - 24 | % |
Jan 22, 1997#123999294Jan 22, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123999294$4,5008 viol.8 violations$4,500 in penalties
Inspection #123999294
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1997
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,500
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 100 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Sep 1, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Jun 13, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E02 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Apr 14, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 12, 1996#125388850Feb 12, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125388850$1,1357 viol.7 violations$1,135 in penalties
Inspection #125388850
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 12, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 17, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 542
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $1,135
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,300 | $650 | Apr 2, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $485 | Mar 20, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q05 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1996 | - | - |
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.
May 4, 1995#107996639May 4, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#107996639$12,25019 viol.19 violations$12,250 in penalties
Inspection #107996639
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,000
- Penalties on Record
- $12,250
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Jun 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 11, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $3,500 | $1,250 | May 30, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Jun 3, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV | Serious | 1 | 36 | $0 | $0 | May 30, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 27, 1993#114984636Sep 27, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114984636$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #114984636
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 27, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 480
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,975
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 635 West 11th Street, Auburn, IN 46706
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2200080101 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,975 | $2,000 | Jan 1, 1994 | - | - |
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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
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
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