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CHAMPION CO CORP
$8,140
penalties
125
viol.
13
insp.

CHAMPION CO CORP

400 HARRISON STREET, Springfield, OH 45505NAICS 332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing

Inspections
13
Apr 1973 to May 2021 · 8 safety, 5 health
Violations
125
across 13 inspections
Penalties on record
$8,140
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 36Willful 0Repeat 3Other 86

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Inspection records

May 11, 2021Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#345299069$00 viol.

Inspection #345299069

Dates

Opened
May 11, 2021
Closing Conference Date
May 11, 2021
Closed
May 11, 2021

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
60

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
400 Harrison Street, Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
336992 Military Armored Vehicle, Tank, and Tank Component 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.

May 8, 2014Unprogrammed Related (G) · Complete scope, Safety#339765075$00 viol.

Inspection #339765075

Dates

Opened
May 8, 2014
Closing Conference Date
May 8, 2014
Closed
May 13, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
72
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1100 Kenton Street, Springfield, OH 45504
Industry
333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing

Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.

Jan 12, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314099821$8751 viol.

Inspection #314099821

Dates

Opened
Jan 12, 2010
Closing Conference Date
Jan 13, 2010
Closed
Feb 11, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$875
Penalties on Record
$875
Site Address
1100 Kenton St., Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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.

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$875$875Feb 4, 2010--
Dec 12, 2001Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#304959224$00 viol.

Inspection #304959224

Dates

Opened
Dec 12, 2001
Closing Conference Date
Dec 12, 2001
Closed
Dec 14, 2001

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
25

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
400 Harrison St., Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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 4, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#101642791$00 viol.

Inspection #101642791

Dates

Opened
Jun 4, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Jun 4, 1987
Closed
Jun 7, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
151

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
400 Harrison St., Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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.

Jan 21, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101694859$1,30032 viol.

Inspection #101694859

Dates

Opened
Jan 21, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Jan 26, 1987
Closed
Apr 2, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
184

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
32
Violation Types
4 serious, 2 repeat, 26 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,430
Penalties on Record
$1,300
Site Address
400 Harrison St., Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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 32 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 F05 III
Serious11$360$200Feb 21, 1987--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$180$100Feb 25, 1987--
010031910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03
Serious11$180$100Feb 21, 1987--
010041910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II
Serious11$630$300Feb 21, 1987--
020011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Repeat14$540$300Mar 20, 1987--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 32 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 26, 1984Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#260059$603 viol.

Inspection #260059

Dates

Opened
Mar 26, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Mar 26, 1984
Closed
Mar 7, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$400
Penalties on Record
$60
Site Address
400 Harrison St Plant #143, Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Serious1-$400$60May 3, 1984--
02001A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 C
Other1-$0$0Aug 15, 1984--
02001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Other1-$0$0Jun 4, 1984--
Mar 9, 1984Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#260091$1,29029 viol.

Inspection #260091

Dates

Opened
Mar 9, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Mar 20, 1984
Closed
May 21, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
55
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
29
Violation Types
13 serious, 16 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,280
Penalties on Record
$1,290
Site Address
1100 Kenton St Plant #2, Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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 29 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious6-$240$240Apr 8, 1984--
01002A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I
Serious1-$400$200Apr 8, 1984--
01002B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E03
Serious1-$0$0Apr 8, 1984--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10
Serious1-$320$120May 4, 1984--
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02
Serious1-$400$120Apr 8, 1984--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 6, 1984Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#259333$1,30025 viol.

Inspection #259333

Dates

Opened
Mar 6, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Mar 20, 1984
Closed
May 27, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
25
Violation Types
15 serious, 10 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,040
Penalties on Record
$1,300
Site Address
400 Harrison St Plants #143, Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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 25 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious4-$560$240Apr 5, 1984--
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD
Serious2-$240$120May 2, 1984--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02
Serious2-$320$120Apr 17, 1984--
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 E03
Serious2-$400$200May 2, 1984--
010051910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Serious1-$400$120May 2, 1984--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 1, 1976Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#214616948$1,6552 viol.

Inspection #214616948

Dates

Opened
Oct 1, 1976
Closing Conference Date
Oct 1, 1976
Closed
Mar 16, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
323

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,655
Penalties on Record
$1,655
Site Address
400 Harrison Street, Springfield, OH 45505
Industry
332420 Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) 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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Repeat2-$1,500$1,500Jan 28, 1977--
020011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other1-$155$155Oct 21, 1976--
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About these records

A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).

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.

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

1910.1025Lead14 citations · $250
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)11 citations · $3,450
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials11 citations · $680

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer9.6
Industry average3.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$626
Industry average$2,288

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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