This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Greif Bros Safety Record

Zanesville, OH

F

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

Last inspected 06/12/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Greif Bros in Zanesville, Ohio has 35 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 24 classified as serious and $5,515 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1978 to 1986.

Greif Bros, located in Zanesville, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 35 violations on file, 24 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,515.

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.

35 Violations
11 Inspections
24 Serious
$5,515 Penalties
Serious?
24 ($5,515)
Other-than-Serious?
11 ($0)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1978
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1978
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1981
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1978
OSHA initially proposed $6,650 in penalties for Greif Bros, later reduced to $5,515 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0261 OSHA Standard
12 citations $2,730
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $600
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
3 citations $560
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $330
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $530
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/12/1986 Planned? Zanesville, OH 8 $945
05/11/1983 Planned? Zanesville, OH 0 $0
03/18/1981 Follow-Up? Zanesville, OH 0 $0
01/28/1981 Planned? Zanesville, OH 4 $400
02/21/1979 Planned? Zanesville, OH 0 $0
02/21/1979 Follow-Up? Zanesville, OH 0 $0
01/05/1979 Follow-Up? Zanesville, OH 3 $1,170
08/02/1978 Complaint? Zanesville, OH 16 $2,400
08/02/1978 Follow-Up? Zanesville, OH 0 $0
05/31/1978 Complaint? Zanesville, OH 2 $300
05/31/1978 Complaint? Zanesville, OH 2 $300

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