This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2005. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Universal Clay Products Safety Record

Sandusky, OH · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/29/2005

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Universal Clay Products in Sandusky, Ohio has 57 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $7,801 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1975 to 2005.

Universal Clay Products, located in Sandusky, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 2005. 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 57 violations on file, 27 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,801.

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.

57 Violations
12 Inspections
27 Serious
$7,801 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
30 ($640)
Serious?
27 ($7,161)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1981
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1981
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1983
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1975
OSHA initially proposed $14,980 in penalties for Universal Clay Products, later reduced to $7,801 — a 48% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
9 citations $2,928
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $435
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
4 citations $45
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/29/2005 Follow-Up? Sandusky, OH 4 $1,540
01/12/2004 Planned? Sandusky, OH 20 $5,090
02/05/1997 Complaint? Sandusky, OH 9 $981
10/03/1989 Follow-Up? Sandusky, OH 0 $0
12/06/1983 Planned? Sandusky, OH 4 $0
03/13/1981 Complaint? Sandusky, OH 3 $100
12/05/1980 Complaint? Sandusky, OH 1 $0
12/18/1979 Follow-Up? Sandusky, OH 0 $0
05/05/1978 Complaint? Sandusky, OH 0 $0
02/15/1978 Follow-Up? Sandusky, OH 0 $0
06/03/1975 Planned? Sandusky, OH 2 $0
05/22/1975 Planned? Sandusky, OH 14 $90

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