This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

TYK Refractories Safety Record

Irvona, PA

F

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

Last inspected 06/18/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, TYK Refractories in Irvona, Pennsylvania has 46 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $4,650 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1985 to 1991.

TYK Refractories, located in Irvona, Pennsylvania, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 46 violations on file, 22 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,650.

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.

46 Violations
3 Inspections
22 Serious
$4,650 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
24 ($0)
Serious?
22 ($4,650)
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1985
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1985
1910.0151 Medical Services & First Aid
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1985
OSHA initially proposed $6,400 in penalties for TYK Refractories, later reduced to $4,650 — a 27% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $500
1926.0451 Scaffolding
4 citations
1910.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $1,150
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
3 citations $200
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/18/1991 Complaint? Irvona, PA 11 $3,550
12/05/1985 Complaint? Irvona, PA 35 $1,100
06/27/1985 Planned? Irvona, PA 0 $0

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