Inspection #307231860
ClosedThis 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.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of TIFFIN FOUNDRY & MACHINE INC. at 423 W. Adams St., Tiffin, OH 44883 on Mar 15, 2004. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Nov 22, 2005.
OSHA documented 40 violations (35 serious, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $15,600. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction).
This employer has 9 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
- Inspection Number
- 307231860
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2004
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2005
- Total Violations
- 40
- Penalties on Record
- $15,600
- Initial Penalties
- $31,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
- Address
- 423 W. Adams St., Tiffin, OH 44883
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307238303 | Jun 10, 2005 | Follow-Up (F) | 19 violations | $15,660 |
| #103294344 | Aug 4, 1988 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | |
| #1560853 | May 22, 1984 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #15969710 | Sep 20, 1983 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | $120 |
| #16083933 | Dec 7, 1977 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #15981491 | Oct 9, 1975 | Follow-Up (F) | 3 violations | $35 |
| #15981384 | Aug 13, 1975 | Planned (H) | 23 violations | $210 |
| #16071813 | Jun 14, 1974 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #16071417 | Feb 21, 1974 | Planned (H) | 3 violations | $50 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
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.
Inspection closed Nov 22, 2005.
35 serious, 5 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 7.1962 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 5.291 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 2.3 | % |
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).
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A09 | Serious | $450 | $225 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E03 IV | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Oct 7, 2004 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Sep 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.102 Acetylene OSHA citation code: 19100102 A | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01013A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01013B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 2004 | - | - |
| 01013C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 2004 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.136 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 19100136 A | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D09 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L03 III | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01020 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C09 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 28, 2004 | - | - |
| 01021 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01022A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01022B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01023 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01024 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | $600 | $300 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01025 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01026 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01027 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01028A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 E02 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 4, 2004 | - | - |
| 01028B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 01029 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 01030 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 11, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 A03 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 2004 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
Data synced dailyData on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Labor's OSHA enforcement database, accessed via the DOL public data API. Records are updated daily. We strive for accuracy, but errors in data processing or establishment grouping are possible. Penalty amounts reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conference, settlement, or judicial review. Company pages group inspection records by normalized employer name, city, and state as reported in OSHA records. That grouping is deterministic and non-fuzzy, but it is not a universal legal-entity identifier. On inspection pages, the status display follows the DOL inspection record first. If the DOL inspection feed includes a close date, we show the inspection as closed. If the inspection feed has no close date but all citation records tied to that inspection show a final order date, we label the page "Final Order Recorded" and disclose the citation dates instead of inferring a close date. Chemical exposure sampling data and OSHA Permissible Exposure Limits (PELs) are sourced from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS analyte codes. If you believe any record is inaccurate, please report it and we will investigate. This product uses the DOL Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the DOL. For official and authoritative records, visit osha.gov.