Inspection #313781171
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of KENTON IRON PRODUCTS INC. at 347 Vine St., Kenton, OH 43326 on Jan 19, 2010. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Feb 18, 2014.
OSHA documented 17 violations (13 serious, 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $49,500.
OSHA collected 104 air monitoring samples covering 16 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Benzene, Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium, Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, and 11 more.
This employer has 14 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 313781171
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2010
- Closed
- Feb 18, 2014
- Contested
- Aug 10, 2010
- Final Order
- Jun 8, 2011
- Total Violations
- 17
- Penalties on Record
- $49,500
- Initial Penalties
- $125,800
Establishment
- Address
- 347 Vine St., Kenton, OH 43326
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Other Inspections of This Employer14 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #339972788 | Sep 29, 2014 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #339391120 | Sep 4, 2013 | Complaint (B) | 2 violations | $5,390 |
| #339382244 | Sep 4, 2013 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $3,430 |
| #313781189 | Jan 19, 2010 | Planned (H) | 18 violations | $63,000 |
| #311604938 | Aug 5, 2008 | Planned (H) | 15 violations | $18,978 |
| #309443281 | Aug 22, 2006 | Accident (A) | 1 violation | $2,000 |
| #307240408 | Dec 12, 2005 | Programmed Related (I) | 15 violations | $42,990 |
| #122090038 | Apr 19, 2001 | Planned (H) | 7 violations | $1,750 |
| #303464341 | Apr 19, 2001 | Planned (H) | 9 violations | $2,750 |
| #100095678 | Nov 5, 1985 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #15980642 | Sep 8, 1983 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #16057556 | Dec 14, 1982 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $300 |
| #16022428 | Sep 9, 1982 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | |
| #16020190 | Oct 27, 1981 | Planned (H) | 3 violations | $90 |
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.
Inspection closed Feb 18, 2014.
13 serious, 3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
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) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Benzene | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 7 | 0 - 0.0016672 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 7 | 0 - 0.0387049 | mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 0.202089 - 0.202124 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.4286 - 0.9918 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 1.2644362 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 7 | 0 - 0.1302409 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.276 - 0.792 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 0 - 4.1 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 7 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 7 | 0 - 1.269197 | mg/m³ |
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).
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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 19, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01002 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I05 | Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01005 | 1910.137 Electrical Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100137 B02 VIII | Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jul 19, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01006 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 H05 IIIA | Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01007A | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 30, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01007B | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01008 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01009A | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | $3,000 | $2,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01009B | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 V | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 30, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01010A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 01010B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Repeat | $44,000 | $15,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 02002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Repeat | $56,000 | $17,000 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 03001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Repeat | $1,800 | $1,500 | Jul 16, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| 04001 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 C02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2010 | Aug 10, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
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
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