DINNER BELL FOODS, INC.
WEST HIGH ST, DEFIANCE, OH 43512 · NAICS 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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Inspection records
Jun 13, 1988#103293130Jun 13, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#103293130$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103293130
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 13, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 13, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 26, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1340 W. High Street, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 27, 1988 | - | - |
May 22, 1986#101608933May 22, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101608933$1801 viol.1 violation$180 in penalties
Inspection #101608933
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 9, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 475
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $180
- Penalties on Record
- $180
- Site Address
- 1340 W. High Street, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $180 | $180 | Jul 7, 1986 | - | - |
Jan 26, 1982#15987894Jan 26, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15987894$36014 viol.14 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #15987894
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 26, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 29, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 140
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- West High St, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 311612 Meat Processed from Carcasses
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 (14 of 14 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 | - | $180 | $180 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Serious | 1 | - | $180 | $180 | Feb 17, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.111 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia OSHA citation code: 19100111 B10 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.111 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia OSHA citation code: 19100111 D07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1982 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1982 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1982 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 1982 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1982 | - | - |
| 02012 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A05 VD | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1982 | - | - |
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3 inspections, 1982 to 1988. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 23,530 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.