OSHA Inspection

Sperry & Rice, Llc. — OSHA Inspection #342982402

KILLBUCK, Ohio · NAICS 326220 · 70 workers on site

Inspection outcome
Opened: February 28, 2018 · Closed: July 6, 2022
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Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Referral · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations46
Serious+0
Initial penalty$277,717
Current penalty$146,123
Accidents0
Duration1589d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On February 28, 2018, OSHA opened Sperry & Rice, Llc.’s inspection #342982402 at KILLBUCK, Ohio. The case was administratively closed on July 6, 2022, 1589 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 46 violations totaling $146,123 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $277,717. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
46violations total
Serious3883%

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-serious817%

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

46citations issued
$146,123current penalty
↓ $131,594total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$9,977
→
Current$6,432reduced by $3,545
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002A
29 CFR 1910.25(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$6,652
→
Current$6,652
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002C
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(6)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$0reduced by $8,315
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(3)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$9,977
→
Current$9,977
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01005
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$9,977
→
Current$6,652reduced by $3,325
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006A
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006B
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006C
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006D
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(6)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006E
29 CFR 1910.146(f)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01006F
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007A
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007B
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01007C
29 CFR 1910.147(d)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01010
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01013C
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01011A
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01013A
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$6,652reduced by $1,663
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01013B
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01015A
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$8,315
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01015B
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$0reduced by $8,315
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01017
29 CFR 1910.242(b)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$9,977
→
Current$6,652reduced by $3,325
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01018A
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$8,315
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01018B
29 CFR 1910.303(c)(3)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01020
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$8,315
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01022A
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(2)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$8,315reduced by $3,326
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01022B
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
→
Current$0
Other
Citation #01024
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$0reduced by $11,641
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01025
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$11,641
→
Current$8,315reduced by $3,326
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01026
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$0reduced by $8,315
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01027A
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$6,652reduced by $1,663
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01027B
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$0reduced by $8,315
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01029
29 CFR 1910.333(a)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$8,315
→
Current$8,315

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 342982402 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Same employer

Other OSHA inspections at Sperry & Rice, Llc.

Earlier or related cases at this establishment.

Full inspection history →
No violationsDec 10, 2019
Health inspection#344514435
Closed Jan 13 — no citations.
Citation issuedNov 27, 2019
Safety inspection#344478870
1violation
Penalty assessed$13,494
Citation issuedFeb 21, 2018
Health inspection#342964624
13violations
Penalty assessed$43,236
Reference

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Citations

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About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Referral — See our glossary for the full list of inspection trigger types.

Sources

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