PALMER INSTRUMENTS, INC.
3130 WASSON ROAD, CINCINNATI, OH 45209
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Inspection records
May 20, 1986#101695724May 20, 1986Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#101695724$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101695724
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 22, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury (Vapor) (as Hg) | 6 | 0.021 - 2.2 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A04 II | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1986 | - | - |
Jun 26, 1984#1256346Jun 26, 1984Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#1256346$1204 viol.4 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #1256346
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1984
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,680
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercury (Vapor) (as Hg) | 20 | 0.022 - 0.34 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 20 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $1,680 | $120 | Dec 31, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1984 | - | - |
Dec 16, 1981#214679912Dec 16, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214679912$1503 viol.3 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #214679912
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 1981
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $150 | Dec 24, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D05 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1981 | - | - |
Dec 16, 1981#214594780Dec 16, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214594780$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214594780
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 16, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 26, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 26, 1981 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 H01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 1982 | - | - |
Oct 22, 1980#214678484Oct 22, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#214678484$3,50015 viol.15 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #214678484
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1980
- Contested
- Dec 15, 1980
- Closed
- Oct 16, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 1 willful, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,160
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 1 | - | $760 | $200 | Nov 9, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $600 | $200 | Nov 9, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 VA | Serious | 1 | - | $700 | $200 | Nov 9, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 1 | - | $600 | $200 | Nov 21, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 II | Serious | 1 | - | $600 | $200 | Nov 20, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
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.
Oct 22, 1980#214592339Oct 22, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#214592339$5817 viol.7 violations$581 in penalties
Inspection #214592339
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1981
- Contested
- Dec 15, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,690
- Penalties on Record
- $581
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Repeat | 1 | - | $1,620 | $200 | Nov 13, 1980 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1980 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1980 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J02 | Serious | 1 | - | $630 | $180 | Jan 22, 1981 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
| 04001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Repeat | 1 | - | $1,440 | $201 | Jan 22, 1981 | Dec 15, 1980 | - |
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.
Oct 22, 1980#18765065Oct 22, 1980Follow-Up (F) · No Inspection scope, Health#18765065$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18765065
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Cincinnati, OH 00000
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
May 5, 1980#18765032May 5, 1980Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Safety#18765032$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #18765032
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- , Cincinnati, OH 00000
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Mar 5, 1980#214686438Mar 5, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#214686438$91010 viol.10 violations$910 in penalties
Inspection #214686438
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 5, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 1, 1980
- Closed
- Oct 24, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 46
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $910
- Penalties on Record
- $910
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Road, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | 1 | - | $60 | $60 | Mar 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 1980 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 038004 | Serious | 1 | - | $150 | $150 | Mar 20, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $300 | $300 | Jul 22, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1980 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 11, 1974#214663858Dec 11, 1974Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#214663858$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #214663858
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3130 Wasson Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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: 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.
11 inspections, 1974 to 1986. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.