Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0200129 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$11,934
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Current$11,934
OSHA Inspection
Dowa Tht America, Inc. — OSHA Inspection #343545125
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio · NAICS 332811 · 108 workers on site
Inspection outcome
Opened: October 18, 2018 · Closed: March 18, 2025
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Citations issued
OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.
Safety inspection · Complaint · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas
Violations36
Serious+0
Initial penalty$1,234,088
Current penalty$829,989
Accidents0
Duration2343d
Summary
What happened in this inspection
On October 18, 2018, OSHA opened Dowa Tht America, Inc.’s inspection #343545125 at BOWLING GREEN, Ohio. The case was administratively closed on March 18, 2025, 2343 days after opening.
OSHA cited the employer for 36 violations totaling $829,989 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $1,234,088. All citations were Other-than-serious.
Breakdown by classification
36violations total
Willful3289%
A Willful violation is one OSHA determined the employer committed with intentional disregard for, or plain indifference to, the OSH Act. It carries the highest civil penalty — up to ~$165,000 per violation. Willful violations are rare and signal the most serious workplace safety failures.
Serious38%
A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.
Other-than-serious13%
An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.
Citations
Citations issued in this inspection
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #0200229 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,525
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Current$8,525
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #0200329 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$11,934
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Current$11,934
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03001A29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03001E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03001B29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03001C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03001D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03002A29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
→
Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03002B29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03002C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03002D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03002E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03003A29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
→
Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03003B29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03003C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03003D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03003E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03004A29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
→
Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03004B29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03004C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03004D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03004E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03005A29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
→
Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03005B29 CFR 1910.146(d)(3)(iv)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03005C29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03005D29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03005E29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0300629 CFR 1910.146(d)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$0reduced by $119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03007A29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$0reduced by $119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03007B29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
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Current$0
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0300829 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #0300929 CFR 1910.332(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$0reduced by $119,338
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03010A29 CFR 1910.333(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$119,338
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Current$76,579reduced by $42,759
Willfulgravity 10
Citation #03010B29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #0100129 CFR 1904.41(a)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.govInitial$8,315
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Current$4,989reduced by $3,326
Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 343545125 at OSHA Establishment Search.
Same employer
Other OSHA inspections at Dowa Tht America, Inc.
Earlier or related cases at this establishment.
No violationsJun 7, 2023
Safety inspection#346753957
Closed Oct 18 — no citations.
No violationsSep 2, 2020
Safety inspection#344912845
Closed Dec 1 — no citations.
Serious citedMar 6, 2019
Safety inspection#343828414
1violation
1serious+
Citation issuedOct 29, 2018
Health inspection#343565768
22violations
Penalty assessed$4,989
Reference
About OSHA inspections
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.
Citations
Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.
Open vs closed
An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.
Current vs initial penalty
Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.
Trigger types
A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.
About this inspection
OSHA classified this as Complaint — an inspection triggered by a worker complaint.
Sources
Cross-check with OSHA directly
This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 343545125 directly:
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