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H.W. NICHOLSON WELDING & MANUFACTURING, INC.
$19,868
penalties
36
viol.
7
insp.

H.W. NICHOLSON WELDING & MANUFACTURING, INC.

ROUTE 66 SOUTH, APOLLO, PA 15613NAICS 333517 Machine Tool Manufacturing

Inspections
7
Sep 1993 to May 2019 · 7 safety, 0 health
Violations
36
across 7 inspections
Penalties on record
$19,868
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 24Willful 0Repeat 0Other 12

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Inspection records

May 29, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344039805$5,5681 viol.

Inspection #344039805

Dates

Opened
May 29, 2019
Closing Conference Date
May 29, 2019
Final Order
Aug 27, 2019
Closed
Feb 11, 2021

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
27
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$9,282
Penalties on Record
$5,568
Site Address
3899 Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
333517 Machine Tool 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.

HospitalizationMay 28, 2019

Employee amputates tip of middle finger when using shear

Event: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious12$9,282$5,568-Aug 27, 2019
Jan 29, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343742540$5,4106 viol.

Inspection #343742540

Dates

Opened
Jan 29, 2019
Closing Conference Date
Jan 29, 2019
Final Order
Mar 6, 2019
Closed
Oct 16, 2020

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
26
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$9,016
Penalties on Record
$5,410
Site Address
3899 Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
333517 Machine Tool 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.

HospitalizationJan 24, 2019

Sheave wheel falls and crushes employee's foot

Event: Struck By

Violations

Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious12$4,508$2,705Apr 8, 2019-Mar 6, 2019
01001B1910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I
Serious12$0$0Apr 8, 2019-Mar 6, 2019
010021910.333
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA citation code: 19100333 C10
Serious11$4,508$2,705-Mar 6, 2019
020011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Other12$0$0Apr 8, 2019-Mar 6, 2019
020021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A
Other12$0$0-Mar 6, 2019
020031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV
Other12$0$0-Mar 6, 2019
Aug 14, 2015Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#340848134$00 viol.

Inspection #340848134

Dates

Opened
Aug 14, 2015
Closing Conference Date
Aug 14, 2015
Closed
Aug 14, 2015

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
20

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
3899 Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
332710 Machine Shops

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.

Dec 4, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311331003$5,10012 viol.

Inspection #311331003

Dates

Opened
Dec 4, 2008
Closing Conference Date
Feb 9, 2009
Closed
Oct 5, 2010

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
32

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
8 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,250
Penalties on Record
$5,100
Site Address
3899 Route 66, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (7 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious12$750$500Mar 16, 2009--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I
Serious11$750$500Feb 17, 2009--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious32$1,000$700Mar 2, 2009--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious23$1,000$700Mar 2, 2009--
010051910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03
Serious16$750$500Mar 2, 2009--
01006C1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B05
Serious11$0$700Mar 2, 2009--
010071910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I
Serious11$1,000$750Mar 2, 2009--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 10, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305107674$2101 viol.

Inspection #305107674

Dates

Opened
Feb 10, 2003
Closing Conference Date
Feb 10, 2003
Closed
Feb 27, 2003

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
21

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$300
Penalties on Record
$210
Site Address
Route 66 South, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$300$210Feb 25, 2003--
Dec 9, 1993Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#108753682$2,6003 viol.

Inspection #108753682

Dates

Opened
Dec 9, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Dec 9, 1993
Closed
Feb 14, 1994

Inspection

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

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,600
Penalties on Record
$2,600
Site Address
Route 66 South, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
333517 Machine Tool 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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious14$2,000$2,000Jan 28, 1994--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious110$600$600Jan 28, 1994--
020011910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III
Other14$0$0Jan 28, 1994--
Sep 15, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#108755729$98013 viol.

Inspection #108755729

Dates

Opened
Sep 15, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Sep 15, 1993
Closed
Oct 29, 1993

Inspection

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

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
9 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,500
Penalties on Record
$980
Site Address
Route 66 South, Apollo, PA 15613
Industry
333517 Machine Tool 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 (7 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious110$375$240Nov 15, 1993--
01002A1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious18$375$240Oct 27, 1993--
01002B1910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious18$0$0Oct 27, 1993--
010031910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02
Serious16$300$200Oct 27, 1993--
01004A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Serious110$225$150Oct 27, 1993--
01004B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01
Serious110$0$0Oct 27, 1993--
01004C1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious110$0$0Oct 27, 1993--

Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Inspections 1 to 7 of 7, newest first

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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.

Standards cited

1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)7 citations · $9,418
1910.1200Hazard Communication7 citations · $300
1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)7 citations · $1,840

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer5.1
Industry average3.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$2,838
Industry average$2,159

Machinery Manufacturing, 18,437 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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