WHEMCO OHIO FOUNDRY INC.
1600 MCCLAIN RD., LIMA, OH 45804 · NAICS 331511 Iron Foundries
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Inspection records
Nov 1, 2021#345611891Nov 1, 2021Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#345611891$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #345611891
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 2021
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Road, Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Feb 2, 2018#342924057Feb 2, 2018Fatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, Safety#342924057$20,9133 viol.3 violations$20,913 in penalties
Inspection #342924057
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 2, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2018
- Final Order
- Jul 2, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $29,877
- Penalties on Record
- $20,913
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Road, Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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.
Four employees are burned due to molten metal spill
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 15 | $9,959 | $6,971 | Jul 9, 2018 | - | Jul 2, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $9,959 | $6,971 | Jul 9, 2018 | - | Jul 2, 2018 |
| 01003 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 15 | $9,959 | $6,971 | Jul 9, 2018 | - | Jul 2, 2018 |
Jul 16, 2014#339852808Jul 16, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339852808$3,5001 viol.1 violation$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #339852808
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Final Order
- Oct 22, 2014
- Closed
- Sep 22, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (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 | 5 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Oct 31, 2015 | - | Oct 22, 2014 |
Oct 9, 2012#336736384Oct 9, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#336736384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #336736384
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 9, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 9, 2012
- Closed
- Dec 10, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 106
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Jan 14, 2010#313781114Jan 14, 2010Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#313781114$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #313781114
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 12, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 76
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Aug 27, 2009#311610893Aug 27, 2009FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#311610893$6,0002 viol.2 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #311610893
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 15, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 76
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
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.
Worker is killed while operating roll grinding machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Feb 8, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B12 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,000 | $3,000 | Feb 8, 2010 | - | - |
May 30, 2008#311603724May 30, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#311603724$3,2004 viol.4 violations$3,200 in penalties
Inspection #311603724
Dates
- Opened
- May 30, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- May 30, 2008
- Closed
- Dec 21, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 129
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,550
- Penalties on Record
- $3,200
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.000852 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium (VI) - TWA | 2019P / 1A | 0 - 0.000443 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 18 | 0.083 - 2.0144 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 2.2397864 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 8 | 0.0089533 - 0.0248889 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 18 | 0.037 - 0.476 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 18 | 0 - 34 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0 - 0.0669736 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $1,000 | Sep 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,000 | Sep 12, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,625 | $1,200 | Jan 26, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 2009 | - | - |
May 30, 2008#311603716May 30, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311603716$1,7004 viol.4 violations$1,700 in penalties
Inspection #311603716
Dates
- Opened
- May 30, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- May 30, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 10, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 129
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,900
- Penalties on Record
- $1,700
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $700 | Sep 29, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $1,000 | Oct 6, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | $0 | Sep 29, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 2008 | - | - |
Jun 22, 2004#307233262Jun 22, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#307233262$4001 viol.1 violation$400 in penalties
Inspection #307233262
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 17, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $400 | Aug 4, 2004 | - | - |
May 18, 2004#307232710May 18, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307232710$12,9408 viol.8 violations$12,940 in penalties
Inspection #307232710
Dates
- Opened
- May 18, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 2004
- Contested
- Sep 13, 2004
- Final Order
- May 11, 2005
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 128
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $80,100
- Penalties on Record
- $12,940
- Site Address
- 1600 Mcclain Rd., Lima, OH 45804
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 11 | 0 - 0.0153898 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 11 | 0 - 0.0048812 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 5 | 0.1834 - 1.292 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 11 | 0.0981535 - 1.3138508 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 11 | 0 - 0.0094335 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 5 | 0.14 - 0.861 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 5 | 6.8 - 28 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 11 | 0 - 0.2854614 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 3 | 2 | $2,250 | $900 | Aug 30, 2004 | Sep 13, 2004 | May 11, 2005 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,350 | $540 | Aug 30, 2004 | Sep 13, 2004 | May 11, 2005 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $4,500 | $1,800 | Sep 21, 2004 | Sep 13, 2004 | May 11, 2005 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 3 | 3 | $4,500 | $1,800 | Aug 30, 2004 | Sep 13, 2004 | May 11, 2005 |
| 01005A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $900 | Apr 15, 2005 | Sep 13, 2004 | May 11, 2005 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,101 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source