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FICKS REED CO.
$4,470
penalties
54
viol.
12
insp.

FICKS REED CO.

4900 CLARIEMAR DRIVE, CINCINNATI, OH 45227NAICS 337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) Manufacturing

Inspections
12
Oct 1975 to Apr 1990 · 7 safety, 5 health
Violations
54
across 12 inspections
Penalties on record
$4,470
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 18Willful 0Repeat 2Other 34

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Apr 10, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103242087$1,0506 viol.

Inspection #103242087

Dates

Opened
Apr 10, 1990
Closing Conference Date
Apr 11, 1990
Contested
Apr 26, 1990
Final Order
Jun 17, 1991
Closed
Aug 7, 1991

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
160
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,100
Penalties on Record
$1,050
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 Sampling4 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Acetone20ppm
Stoddard Solvent20mg/m³
Toluene21.5825 - 1.8085ppm
Xylene20.0435 - 0.0462ppm

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A07
Serious410$700$350Apr 20, 1990Apr 26, 1990Jun 17, 1991
01002A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious12$600$300Apr 19, 1990Apr 26, 1990Jun 17, 1991
01002B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious12$0$0Apr 19, 1990Apr 26, 1990Jun 17, 1991
010031910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious12$800$400Apr 19, 1990Apr 26, 1990Jun 17, 1991
020011904.2
Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries
OSHA citation code: 19040002 A
Other11$0$0Apr 19, 1990Apr 26, 1990Jun 17, 1991

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.

Jul 13, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101693497$2701 viol.

Inspection #101693497

Dates

Opened
Jul 13, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Jul 14, 1988
Closed
Sep 19, 1988

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
190
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$270
Penalties on Record
$270
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 R04
Serious11$270$270Aug 25, 1988--
May 23, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2367027$4001 viol.

Inspection #2367027

Dates

Opened
May 23, 1985
Closing Conference Date
May 23, 1985
Closed
Aug 5, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
214
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$400
Penalties on Record
$400
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 K03
Serious11$400$400Jun 6, 1985--
Jan 23, 1985Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#2484780$00 viol.

Inspection #2484780

Dates

Opened
Jan 23, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Jan 23, 1985
Closed
Jan 23, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
214
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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.

Dec 22, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214687683$00 viol.

Inspection #214687683

Dates

Opened
Dec 22, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Dec 22, 1982
Closed
Dec 27, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
245
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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.

Nov 8, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#214626301$1,10011 viol.

Inspection #214626301

Dates

Opened
Nov 8, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Nov 9, 1982
Contested
Dec 15, 1982
Closed
Mar 22, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
245

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
9 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,940
Penalties on Record
$1,100
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious1-$210$75Dec 6, 1982Dec 15, 1982-
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious2-$420$150Nov 22, 1982Dec 15, 1982-
010031910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 G01
Serious2-$350$150Dec 20, 1982Dec 15, 1982-
010041910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01
Serious2-$350$150Dec 20, 1982Dec 15, 1982-
010051910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 O03
Serious2-$280$75Dec 20, 1982Dec 15, 1982-

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 20, 1981Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#214618431$03 viol.

Inspection #214618431

Dates

Opened
Aug 20, 1981
Closing Conference Date
Aug 26, 1981
Closed
Apr 23, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
285

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2
Other1-$0$0Oct 9, 1981--
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA
Other3-$0$0Sep 25, 1981--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09
Other11-$0$0Sep 25, 1981--
Jan 31, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214660680$3505 viol.

Inspection #214660680

Dates

Opened
Jan 31, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Feb 15, 1978
Contested
Mar 15, 1978
Closed
May 7, 1978

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
318
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 repeat, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,440
Penalties on Record
$350
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Dr, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious2-$540$150Apr 7, 1978Mar 15, 1978-
020011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01
Repeat1-$900$200Apr 7, 1978Mar 15, 1978-
030011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other1-$0$0Mar 23, 1978--
030021910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 P04
Other1-$0$0Mar 12, 1978--
030031910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 A
Other3-$0$0Apr 7, 1978--
Sep 27, 1976Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214651911$1,2258 viol.

Inspection #214651911

Dates

Opened
Sep 27, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Nov 16, 1976
Contested
Dec 15, 1976
Closed
Jul 2, 1977

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
305

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,800
Penalties on Record
$1,225
Site Address
4900 Charlemar Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01
Serious4-$700$350Jan 17, 1977Dec 15, 1976-
010021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious1-$700$175Dec 5, 1976Dec 15, 1976-
020011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 G01
Repeat1-$1,400$700Jan 17, 1977Dec 15, 1976-
030011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Other1-$0$0Dec 5, 1976Dec 15, 1976-
030021903.2
Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards
OSHA citation code: 19030002 A
Other1-$0$0Dec 5, 1976--

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, 1976Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#214599268$02 viol.

Inspection #214599268

Dates

Opened
Feb 12, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Feb 12, 1976
Closed
Feb 24, 1976

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
306

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
4900 Clariemar Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Industry
337125 Household Furniture (except Wood and Metal) 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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Other1-$0$0Feb 22, 1976--
990011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11
Other1-$0$0--
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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: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

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

1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements15 citations · $2,465
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials7 citations · $0
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)5 citations · $375

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
8
Substances
4
Inspections
1

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer4.5
Industry average3.9
Penalties per inspection
This employer$373
Industry average$1,963

Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,798 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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