This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1983. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Blaw Knox Foundry & Mill MacHi Safety Record

East Chicago, IN

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 04/26/1983

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Blaw Knox Foundry & Mill MacHi in East Chicago, Indiana has 154 workplace safety violations across 21 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $13,865 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1972 to 1983.

Blaw Knox Foundry & Mill MacHi, located in East Chicago, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1983. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 154 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $13,865.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

154 Violations
21 Inspections
27 Serious
$13,865 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
113 ($1,625)
Serious?
27 ($6,340)
Repeat?
14 ($5,900)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 10 inspections (19 total) since 1972
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 8 inspections (16 total) since 1972
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (27 total) since 1972
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 6 inspections (8 total) since 1972
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (5 total) since 1972
OSHA initially proposed $29,800 in penalties for Blaw Knox Foundry & Mill MacHi, later reduced to $13,865 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
27 citations $1,850
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
19 citations $3,100
1910.0023 Ladders
16 citations $1,720
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,090
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
8 citations $250
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/26/1983 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
01/31/1983 Accident? East Chicago, IN 1 $480
07/13/1982 Planned? East Chicago, IN 26 $2,240
07/07/1981 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
03/05/1981 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $250
06/18/1980 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $300
06/03/1980 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 2 $1,120
09/13/1979 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
04/05/1978 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 23 $6,800
11/16/1977 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
08/31/1977 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 1 $100
10/06/1976 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 7 $500
04/21/1976 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 12 $140
08/15/1975 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 7 $350
03/05/1975 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 14 $280
09/05/1974 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 3 $80
04/23/1974 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 7 $180
09/26/1973 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 11 $315
03/06/1973 Follow-Up? East Chicago, IN 0 $0
10/31/1972 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 26 $640
07/26/1972 Complaint? East Chicago, IN 8 $90

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