Establishment profile
AUBURN FOUNDRY INC
635 WEST 11TH STREET, AUBURN, IN, 46706
331511 — Iron Foundries
Summary
AUBURN FOUNDRY INC has accumulated 165 OSHA violations across 45 inspections over 48 years of recorded history, with $60,945 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 100th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 139 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
AUBURN FOUNDRY INC appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
51% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 21 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 68 citations in this view · $38,415 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 7 | 7 | $750 | May 1978 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 6 | 5 | — | May 1978 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 2200.080101 | 5 | 5 | $15,880 | May 1986 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 5 | 5 | $2,005 | Feb 1981 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 B09 | 5 | 5 | $1,255 | May 1983 | May 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 4 | 4 | $5,100 | May 1978 | May 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 4 | 4 | $1,490 | May 1983 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 3 | 3 | $2,030 | May 1983 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 3 | 3 | $720 | May 1983 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 3 | 3 | $485 | May 1995 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 Q02 | 3 | 3 | $480 | Sep 1984 | Mar 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 3 | 3 | $180 | May 1983 | Dec 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0305 B01 | 3 | 3 | — | Sep 1984 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0101 B | 2 | 2 | $1,700 | Oct 1986 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | May 1983 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 2 | 2 | $1,300 | Sep 1984 | Apr 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 2 | 1 | $1,250 | May 1995 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | May 1983 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 2 | 2 | $750 | May 1983 | May 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 2 | 2 | $540 | Feb 1981 | Oct 1986 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3315 within IN. Peer group: 139 employers. This establishment has 165 OSHA violations; peer median is 8.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1986 | RESPIRATORY,VENTILATION,WORK RULES,CLEANING,INHALATION,CLEANING FLUID,TOXIC FUMES,TRICHLORETHYLENE,RESPIRATORFatality | 1 | — | 1 |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 20+ years. Most recent activity: 20 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IN — for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other AUBURN FOUNDRY INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-026560 | Unfair labor practice | May 1999 | Dec 1999 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility · 1 marked inactive.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AUBURN FOUNDRY INC 600 S & CR 46 E OF 11A RD · AUBURN, IN, 46706 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for AUBURN FOUNDRY INC. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-04-13 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-10-02 | Complaint | 6 | 1 | $1,600 | |
| 2003-01-30 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-11-13 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-03-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-12-02 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | |
| 1999-10-14 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | |
| 1999-04-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-04-01 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-02-15 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-11-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-10-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-06-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-05-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-04-08 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-12-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-11-04 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-10-28 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-09-29 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-05-20 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-04-14 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $830 | |
| 1997-03-31 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $830 | |
| 1997-03-19 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 1997-03-11 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1997-01-22 | Complaint | 8 | 7 | $4,500 | |
| 1996-02-12 | Complaint | 7 | 4 | $1,135 | |
| 1995-05-04 | Complaint | 19 | 14 | $12,250 | |
| 1993-09-27 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | |
| 1993-02-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1992-03-03 | Complaint | 5 | 3 | $4,215 | |
| 1991-12-18 | Complaint | 12 | 3 | $3,405 | |
| 1987-10-09 | Planned | 7 | 3 | $540 | |
| 1986-08-19 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $990 | |
| 1986-04-08 | Accident | 2 | 1 | $11,000 | |
| 1985-03-25 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-08-27 | Planned | 14 | 1 | $2,610 | |
| 1983-03-02 | Planned | 41 | 7 | $1,020 | |
| 1981-02-03 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $700 | |
| 1981-02-03 | Complaint | 6 | — | $1,200 | |
| 1979-06-06 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-04-16 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-01-10 | Complaint | 8 | 5 | $1,880 | |
| 1978-03-21 | Complaint | 5 | 5 | $1,440 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on AUBURN FOUNDRY INC from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is AUBURN FOUNDRY INC's OSHA violation history?
- AUBURN FOUNDRY INC has 45 OSHA inspections on record with 165 violations and $60,945 in total penalties.
- How does AUBURN FOUNDRY INC's safety record compare to its industry?
- AUBURN FOUNDRY INC operates in the iron foundries industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.5.
- Has AUBURN FOUNDRY INC had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving AUBURN FOUNDRY INC.