This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

GKN Sinter Metals Safety Record

Gallipolis, OH · Manufacturing

D

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

Last inspected 08/03/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, GKN Sinter Metals in Gallipolis, Ohio has 38 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 26 classified as serious and $66,170 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 2016.

GKN Sinter Metals, located in Gallipolis, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 38 violations on file, 26 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $66,170.

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.

38 Violations
18 Inspections
26 Serious
$66,170 Penalties
Serious?
26 ($57,350)
Other-than-Serious?
12 ($8,820)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1995
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2001
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2008
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2011
OSHA initially proposed $100,349 in penalties for GKN Sinter Metals, later reduced to $66,170 — a 34% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
6 citations $6,030
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $16,458
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
5 citations $16,500
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $3,570
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $8,320
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
08/03/2016 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 2 $5,882
03/02/2016 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 0 $0
11/19/2015 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 0 $0
07/01/2015 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $0
01/21/2015 Referral? Gallipolis, OH 4 $15,000
02/20/2013 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 2 $7,140
07/20/2012 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 0 $0
11/14/2011 Planned? Gallipolis, OH 8 $14,500
07/25/2008 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 4 $1,875
01/27/2005 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 3 $3,272
06/27/2003 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $0
01/23/2001 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $1,500
12/15/1999 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 0 $0
05/13/1998 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $4,500
09/04/1997 Planned? Gallipolis, OH 9 $10,000
07/26/1995 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $1,500
09/20/1994 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 1 $1,000
03/27/1989 Complaint? Gallipolis, OH 0 $0

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