Inspection #307316232

Name: OSHA Inspection #307316232: AMERICAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DBA ASCM
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of AMERICAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DBA ASCM at 400 S. Fourth St., Atchison, KS 66002 on Feb 2, 2005. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Oct 30, 2007.

OSHA documented 46 violations (44 serious, 2 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $163,536.

This employer has 3 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 307316232
Type: Planned (H)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Feb 2, 2005
Closed: Oct 30, 2007
Contested: Aug 19, 2005
Final Order: Apr 17, 2006
Total Violations: 46
Penalties on Record: $163,536
Initial Penalties: $285,700

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.

Establishment

Name: AMERICAST TECHNOLOGIES, INC. DBA ASCM
Address: 400 S. Fourth St., Atchison, KS 66002
Industry: 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)

Other Inspections of This Employer3 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#308640861	Oct 6, 2005	Monitoring (D)	No violations
#307316224	Feb 2, 2005	Planned (H)	22 violations	$96,464
#306167552	Oct 21, 2003	Monitoring (D)	No violations

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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.

Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Oct 30, 2007.

Citations on Record

44 serious, 2 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties

$285,700

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$163,536

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Aug 19, 2005. Final orders are recorded through Apr 17, 2006. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

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	1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03	Serious	$1,500	$7,000	Nov 30, 2005	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01002	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 I	Serious	$1,500	$6,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01003	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01	Serious	$2,000	$7,000	Jan 30, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01004	1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 E	Serious	$3,500	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01005	1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01	Serious	$2,000	$2,134	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01006	1910.137 Electrical Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100137 B02 VIII	Serious	$2,500	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01007	1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B	Other	$2,000	$2,134	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01008	1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L	Serious	$2,000	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01009	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01010A	1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01010B	1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01011	1910.244 Other Portable Tools and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100244 B	Serious	$1,500	$2,634	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01012	1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B03	Other	$2,000	$2,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01013	1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III	Serious	$2,000	$2,134	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01014	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01015	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E	Serious	$1,500	$750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01016	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01017A	1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F01 IV	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01017B	1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
01018	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG	Serious	$1,500	$750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02001	1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01	Serious	$10,000	$4,500	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02002A	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01	Serious	$25,000	$7,000	Mar 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02002B	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03	Serious	$0	$0	Mar 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02003	1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 F	Serious	$17,500	$7,000	Jan 15, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02004	1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01	Serious	$25,000	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02005A	1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G02	Serious	$10,000	$5,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02005B	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02006A	1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02006B	1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IID	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02007	1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02008	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01	Serious	$25,000	$3,500	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02009	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II	Serious	$25,000	$3,500	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02010	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 B	Serious	$200	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02011	1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02012	1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02013	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I	Serious	$12,500	$3,750	Mar 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02014A	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01	Serious	$10,000	$7,000	Apr 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02014B	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02014C	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 1, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02015A	1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D08	Serious	$10,000	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02015B	1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III	Serious	$0	$0	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02016	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02	Serious	$7,500	$5,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02017	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F	Serious	$10,000	$5,000	Feb 15, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02018	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 I	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02019	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01	Serious	$17,500	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006
02020	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III	Serious	$7,500	$7,000	Feb 23, 2006	Aug 19, 2005	Apr 17, 2006

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.

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