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BABCOCK & WILCOX CO
$12,630
penalties
73
viol.
15
insp.

BABCOCK & WILCOX CO

TUBULAR PRODUCTS DIV PO BOX 40, Ambridge, PA 15010

Inspections
15
Dec 1975 to Oct 1987 · 13 safety, 2 health
Violations
73
across 15 inspections
Penalties on record
$12,630
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 38Willful 3Repeat 0Other 32

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Inspection records

Oct 19, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#792739$7,35040 viol.

Inspection #792739

Dates

Opened
Oct 19, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Oct 22, 1987
Contested
Dec 23, 1987
Final Order
Oct 3, 1988
Closed
Nov 23, 1988

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
40
Violation Types
30 serious, 1 willful, 9 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$35,300
Penalties on Record
$7,350
Site Address
25th Street And Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (5 of 40 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.28
Duty to Have Fall Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01
Serious22$800$400Jan 22, 1988Dec 23, 1987Oct 3, 1988
010021910.104
Oxygen
OSHA citation code: 19100104 B08 VI
Serious1100$200$100Feb 11, 1988Dec 23, 1987Oct 3, 1988
010031910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Serious22$500$250Dec 24, 1987Dec 23, 1987Oct 3, 1988
01004A1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 C05
Serious14$600$300Dec 24, 1987Dec 23, 1987Oct 3, 1988
01004B1910.184
Slings
OSHA citation code: 19100184 C11
Serious107$0$0Dec 24, 1987Dec 23, 1987Oct 3, 1988

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 40 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 16, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12804787$02 viol.

Inspection #12804787

Dates

Opened
Mar 16, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Mar 17, 1982
Closed
Apr 29, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
955
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
25th St & Duss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1-$0$0Apr 6, 1982--
010021910.145
Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags
OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03
Other1-$0$0Apr 26, 1982--
Jul 15, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#12803706$00 viol.

Inspection #12803706

Dates

Opened
Jul 15, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Jul 15, 1980
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
780

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
25th Street & Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Mar 28, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#12846119$01 viol.

Inspection #12846119

Dates

Opened
Mar 28, 1980
Closing Conference Date
Mar 28, 1980
Closed
Apr 8, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
600

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Ambridge Works, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01
Other1-$0$0Apr 6, 1980--
Oct 3, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#12956769$00 viol.

Inspection #12956769

Dates

Opened
Oct 3, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Oct 3, 1978
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Yes
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
780
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
25th St And Puss Ave, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Sep 26, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12801841$1,6209 viol.

Inspection #12801841

Dates

Opened
Sep 26, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Oct 10, 1978
Contested
Dec 15, 1978
Closed
Jul 30, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
780
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,620
Penalties on Record
$1,620
Site Address
25th Street & Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (5 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010015A0001
General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1)
Serious1-$540$540Dec 11, 1978Dec 15, 1978-
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious1-$540$540Dec 11, 1978Dec 15, 1978-
010031910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Serious1-$270$270Dec 11, 1978Dec 15, 1978-
010041910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Serious1-$270$270Dec 11, 1978Dec 15, 1978-
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Other1-$0$0Dec 11, 1978Dec 15, 1978-

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 22, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12845160$3,23014 viol.

Inspection #12845160

Dates

Opened
Aug 22, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Aug 28, 1978
Contested
Oct 15, 1978
Closed
Jul 24, 1980

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
3 serious, 2 willful, 9 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$4,140
Penalties on Record
$3,230
Site Address
Ambridge Works, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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 (5 of 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 E04
Serious1-$480$400Sep 24, 1978Oct 15, 1978-
010021910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 C02
Serious1-$560$560Nov 21, 1978--
010031910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 G06
Serious2-$560$560Nov 6, 1978--
02001A1910.24
Step Bolts and Manhole Steps
OSHA citation code: 19100024 B
Willful1-$1,800$1,000Oct 23, 1978Oct 15, 1978-
02001B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Willful1-$0$0Oct 23, 1978Oct 15, 1978-

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 25, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12900700$00 viol.

Inspection #12900700

Dates

Opened
Apr 25, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Apr 25, 1978
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
750
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Duss Avenue, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Feb 18, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#12925707$00 viol.

Inspection #12925707

Dates

Opened
Feb 18, 1978
Closing Conference Date
Feb 18, 1978
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
140
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Tubular Products Division, Ambridge, PA 15003
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

Jun 15, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#12910196$00 viol.

Inspection #12910196

Dates

Opened
Jun 15, 1977
Closing Conference Date
Jun 15, 1977
Closed
Mar 10, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
5,400

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Tubular Products Div Po Box 40, Ambridge, PA 15010
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

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.

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About these records

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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.

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

1910.179Overhead and Gantry Cranes10 citations · $1,220
1910.22Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements7 citations · $1,000
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus7 citations · $990

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