This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1998. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Lima Barrel & Drum Co Safety Record

Lima, OH

F

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

Last inspected 04/15/1998

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lima Barrel & Drum Co in Lima, Ohio has 49 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 35 classified as serious and $9,000 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1998.

Lima Barrel & Drum Co, located in Lima, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1998. 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 49 violations on file, 35 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,000.

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.

49 Violations
5 Inspections
35 Serious
$9,000 Penalties
Serious?
35 ($9,000)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (11 total) since 1975
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1991
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1975
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $21,200 in penalties for Lima Barrel & Drum Co, later reduced to $9,000 — a 58% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
11 citations $3,420
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $1,058
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $225
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $368
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
3 citations $315
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/15/1998 Referral? Lima, OH 24 $2,100
07/10/1991 Complaint? Lima, OH 15 $6,900
08/31/1989 Complaint? Lima, OH 0 $0
01/21/1988 Planned? Lima, OH 0 $0
10/07/1975 Planned? Lima, OH 10 $0

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