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

Ralston Purina Safety Record

Circleville, OH

F

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

Last inspected 04/13/1983

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Ralston Purina in Circleville, Ohio has 36 workplace safety violations across 6 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $870 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 1983.

Ralston Purina, located in Circleville, Ohio, 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 36 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $870.

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.

36 Violations
6 Inspections
19 Serious
$870 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($450)
Other-than-Serious?
14 ($270)
Repeat?
3 ($150)
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (15 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $4,410 in penalties for Ralston Purina, later reduced to $870 — a 80% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
15 citations $235
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $75
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $280
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $55
5A00.01 General Duty Clause
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/13/1983 Planned? Circleville, OH 0 $0
09/24/1980 Follow-Up? Circleville, OH 0 $0
07/25/1979 Planned? Circleville, OH 6 $0
07/25/1979 Planned? Circleville, OH 18 $600
08/16/1978 Complaint? Circleville, OH 0 $0
08/26/1975 Planned? Circleville, OH 12 $270

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