GERBER & SONS, INC.
SOUTH RAY STREET, BALTIC, OH 43804 · NAICS 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Feb 3, 2017#342078144Feb 3, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342078144$13,0003 viol.3 violations$13,000 in penalties
Inspection #342078144
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2017
- Contested
- May 15, 2017
- Final Order
- Mar 27, 2023
- Closed
- Jul 25, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,746
- Penalties on Record
- $13,000
- Site Address
- 100 South Ray Street, Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee catches finger in chain drive and amputates fingers
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $8,873 | $6,500 | May 15, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 | |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $8,873 | $6,500 | May 7, 2018 | May 15, 2017 | Mar 27, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 J02 II | Other | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | May 15, 2017 | Mar 27, 2023 |
Jan 24, 2013#338460835Jan 24, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#338460835$2,9763 viol.3 violations$2,976 in penalties
Inspection #338460835
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 27, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 19, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,950
- Penalties on Record
- $2,976
- Site Address
- 100 S. Ray, Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,975 | $1,488 | May 7, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 Q06 I | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 7, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 02001 | 1910.272 Grain Handling Facilities OSHA citation code: 19100272 M03 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
Jan 24, 2013#338442239Jan 24, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#338442239$11,9038 viol.8 violations$11,903 in penalties
Inspection #338442239
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2013
- Final Order
- Mar 27, 2013
- Closed
- Aug 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,825
- Penalties on Record
- $11,903
- Site Address
- 100 S. Ray, Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $2,380 | $1,190 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01003 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,785 | $2,380 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 3 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,975 | $1,488 | Apr 20, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
| 01009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,785 | $893 | Apr 5, 2013 | - | Mar 27, 2013 |
Oct 7, 1986#101726396Oct 7, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101726396$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101726396
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 12, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 100 S. Ray St., Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1986 | - | - |
May 19, 1983#215130840May 19, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#215130840$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215130840
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 19, 1983
- Closed
- May 24, 1983
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
- 100 South Ray St, Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food 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.
Jun 10, 1975#215151093Jun 10, 1975Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#215151093$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #215151093
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 10, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 10, 1975
- Contested
- Jul 15, 1975
- Closed
- Jul 25, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- South Ray Street, Baltic, OH 43804
- Industry
- 311119 Other Animal Food Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $500 | $500 | Jun 24, 1975 | Jul 15, 1975 | - |
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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.
6 inspections, 1975 to 2017. 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, 24,362 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: other animal food manufacturing reported 3.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.9%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source