KOESTER METALS, INC.
919 GROVE STREET, DEFIANCE, OH 43512 · NAICS 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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Nov 9, 2010#313785636Nov 9, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313785636$10,4728 viol.8 violations$10,472 in penalties
Inspection #313785636
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 2010
- Closed
- Sep 20, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $26,180
- Penalties on Record
- $10,472
- Site Address
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332117 Powder Metallurgy Part Manufacturing
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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0.9622 - 44.8844 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0.9622 - 2.0205 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 2 | 18.976 - 44.8844 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0.455 - 15.609 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | $1,540 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 I05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,850 | $1,540 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 L04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,850 | $1,540 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,080 | $1,232 | Apr 20, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,850 | $1,540 | Apr 20, 2011 | - | - |
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.
Nov 9, 2010#313785628Nov 9, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#313785628$5,2368 viol.8 violations$5,236 in penalties
Inspection #313785628
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 9, 2010
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,020
- Penalties on Record
- $5,236
- Site Address
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | $1,540 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $3,850 | $0 | Jun 17, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 I04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,390 | $2,156 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C02 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $3,850 | $1,540 | May 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 55 | $770 | $0 | Mar 16, 2011 | - | - |
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.
Jul 7, 2009#311609903Jul 7, 2009Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#311609903$1,5001 viol.1 violation$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #311609903
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 2009
- Closed
- Nov 13, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332322 Sheet Metal Work Manufacturing
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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,500 | Oct 5, 2009 | - | - |
Nov 19, 1997#301531026Nov 19, 1997Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#301531026$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #301531026
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 19, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 24, 1997
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
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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.
Jul 24, 1996#301527065Jul 24, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301527065$3,4005 viol.5 violations$3,400 in penalties
Inspection #301527065
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 3, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,625
- Penalties on Record
- $3,400
- Site Address
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $400 | Sep 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $400 | Sep 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,300 | Aug 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,300 | Aug 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Sep 3, 1996 | - | - |
Jun 29, 1989#106274517Jun 29, 1989Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#106274517$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106274517
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 30, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 30, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1441 Quality Dr., Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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.
Nov 20, 1984#1291590Nov 20, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#1291590$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1291590
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 20, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 919 Grove St, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 6, 1979#16011637Sep 6, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#16011637$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16011637
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 6, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 919 Grove Street, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Apr 17, 1979#16011496Apr 17, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16011496$32015 viol.15 violations$320 in penalties
Inspection #16011496
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 17, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1979
- Closed
- Jun 11, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 23
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $320
- Site Address
- 919 Grove Street, Defiance, OH 43512
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 III | Serious | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Jun 19, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 19, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Jun 12, 1980 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $80 | $80 | Aug 1, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1979 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
9 inspections, 1979 to 2010. 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
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,182 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.