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WILLIAM POWELL CO.
$15,180
penalties
179
viol.
20
insp.

WILLIAM POWELL CO.

3233 COLERAIN AVENUE PLANT #2, CINCINNATI, OH 45225NAICS 332911 Industrial Valve Manufacturing

Inspections
20
Oct 1974 to Apr 1990 · 11 safety, 9 health
Violations
179
across 20 inspections
Penalties on record
$15,180
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 46Willful 0Repeat 20Other 113

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Inspection records

Oct 22, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214676363$1,4006 viol.

Inspection #214676363

Dates

Opened
Oct 22, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Oct 23, 1979
Closed
Feb 1, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
637
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
3 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,400
Penalties on Record
$1,400
Site Address
2503 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Repeat1-$600$600Nov 22, 1979--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Repeat1-$600$600Nov 22, 1979--
010031910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B05
Repeat2-$200$200Nov 22, 1979--
020011904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Other1-$0$0Nov 22, 1979--
020021910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Other1-$0$0Nov 22, 1979--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 22, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214639361$1,1209 viol.

Inspection #214639361

Dates

Opened
Oct 22, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Oct 30, 1979
Contested
Dec 15, 1979
Closed
Jun 19, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
637
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
6 serious, 3 repeat
Initial Penalties
$6,030
Penalties on Record
$1,120
Site Address
2503 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious2-$1,800$200May 19, 1980Dec 15, 1979-
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious14-$0$0May 19, 1980Dec 15, 1979-
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03
Serious14-$0$0May 19, 1980Dec 15, 1979-
020011910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 E02
Serious3-$810$300Dec 22, 1979Dec 15, 1979-
020021910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 I01
Serious5-$810$120Dec 22, 1979Dec 15, 1979-

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 2, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214683658$00 viol.

Inspection #214683658

Dates

Opened
Feb 2, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Feb 2, 1979
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3233 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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.

Jan 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214583023$00 viol.

Inspection #214583023

Dates

Opened
Jan 3, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Jan 3, 1979
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3233 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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.

Jan 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214575664$1,4605 viol.

Inspection #214575664

Dates

Opened
Jan 3, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Jan 3, 1979
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,500
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,460
Penalties on Record
$1,460
Site Address
3233 Colerain Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious150-$490$490Oct 23, 1979--
010021910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
Serious1-$420$420Oct 23, 1979--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious2-$350$350Feb 7, 1979--
020011910.252
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III
Repeat4-$200$200Jan 26, 1979--
030011910.309
OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017
Other1-$0$0Feb 17, 1979--
Apr 11, 1977Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#214617201$6,38028 viol.

Inspection #214617201

Dates

Opened
Apr 11, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Jun 3, 1977
Closed
Oct 30, 1979

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
92
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
28
Violation Types
14 serious, 11 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,380
Penalties on Record
$6,380
Site Address
2503 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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 28 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious1-$280$280May 21, 1977--
01002A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious12-$700$700Jan 5, 1979--
01002B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious12-$0$0Nov 18, 1977--
010031910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious1-$280$280Jun 17, 1977--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious4-$180$180Jun 17, 1977--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 17, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214592891$00 viol.

Inspection #214592891

Dates

Opened
Nov 17, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Nov 17, 1976
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
480

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2503 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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.

Jun 1, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214582603$506 viol.

Inspection #214582603

Dates

Opened
Jun 1, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Jun 1, 1976
Closed
Aug 9, 1976

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
750

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
6 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$50
Penalties on Record
$50
Site Address
3233 Colerain Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45225
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II
Other1-$0$0Aug 9, 1976--
010021910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03
Other2-$0$0Jun 11, 1976--
010031910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IE1
Other1-$0$0Jun 11, 1976--
010041910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 V
Other1-$0$0Jun 28, 1976--
010051910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Other1-$0$0Jun 11, 1976--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 23, 1975Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#14554653$014 viol.

Inspection #14554653

Dates

Opened
May 23, 1975
Closing Conference Date
May 27, 1975
Closed
Jul 22, 1975

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
1,450

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
14 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2500 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45210
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Other3-$0$0Jun 4, 1975--
010021910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Other2-$0$0Jun 4, 1975--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03
Other1-$0$0Jun 24, 1975--
010041910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Other1-$0$0Aug 4, 1975--
010051910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other1-$0$0Jun 4, 1975--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 11, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14553051$31573 viol.

Inspection #14553051

Dates

Opened
Oct 11, 1974
Closing Conference Date
Oct 11, 1974
Closed
Dec 15, 1974

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Not displayed
Number of Employees
1,450

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
73
Violation Types
73 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$350
Penalties on Record
$315
Site Address
2500 Spring Grove Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45214
Industry
332911 Industrial Valve 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 (5 of 73 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IV
Other2-$90$90Nov 19, 1974--
010021910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I
Other1-$0$0Nov 19, 1974--
010031910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01
Other1-$35$0Nov 19, 1974--
010041910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02
Other7-$30$30Apr 29, 1975--
010051910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Other10-$0$0Apr 29, 1975--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 73 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $350 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order

Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 2 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records

About these records

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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.

OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.

OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

Understanding These Penalties

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.

Standards cited

1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery13 citations · $850
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus12 citations · $750
1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements12 citations · $720

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
15
Substances
6
Inspections
2

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer8.9
Industry average3.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$759
Industry average$2,288

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