This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Foster-Forbes Glass Safety Record

Marion, IN

F

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

Last inspected 11/05/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Foster-Forbes Glass in Marion, Indiana has 66 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $2,760 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1985.

Foster-Forbes Glass, located in Marion, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 66 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,760.

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.

66 Violations
14 Inspections
8 Serious
$2,760 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
55 ($390)
Serious?
8 ($2,010)
Repeat?
3 ($360)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $4,260 in penalties for Foster-Forbes Glass, later reduced to $2,760 — a 35% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
7 citations $510
1910.1001 OSHA Standard
4 citations $60
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $30
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/05/1985 Complaint? Marion, IN 0 $0
02/25/1985 Planned? Marion, IN 7 $560
08/15/1983 Complaint? Marion, IN 1 $180
04/05/1983 Complaint? Marion, IN 0 $0
02/08/1983 Planned? Marion, IN 13 $630
08/24/1979 Complaint? Marion, IN 1 $420
07/10/1979 Follow-Up? Marion, IN 0 $0
02/21/1979 Complaint? Marion, IN 2 $280
02/21/1979 Complaint? Marion, IN 0 $0
10/05/1978 Follow-Up? Marion, IN 0 $0
09/22/1977 Follow-Up? Marion, IN 0 $0
08/27/1975 Planned? Marion, IN 11 $480
09/12/1974 Complaint? Marion, IN 31 $210
04/26/1973 Accident? Marion, IN 0 $0

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