Establishment profile
COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE
373 E. PERRY ST., SALEM, OH, 44460
Operated by Dauch Corp · 1 of 27 establishments
332111 — Iron and Steel Forging
Summary
COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE has accumulated 41 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $34,663 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 90th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 290 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 80th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 18 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE appears in OSHA workplace safety record only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
83% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 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 · 26 citations in this view · $28,160 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 3 | $3,285 | Oct 1997 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | Jul 1991 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0157 G02 | 2 | 2 | $2,150 | Jul 1991 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 2 | 2 | $1,000 | Jul 1991 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 H | 2 | 2 | $750 | Jul 1991 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 III | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0333 B02 IVB | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Nov 2007 | Nov 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A02 | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0218 A02 II | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A03 II | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 Q01 | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Jun 1999 | Jun 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 L04 II | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Nov 2000 | Nov 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0184 D | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | Jul 1991 | Jul 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0254 B04 IV | 1 | 1 | $963 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0243 C01 | 1 | 1 | $963 | Oct 1997 | Oct 1997 |
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 most other employers in NAICS 3321 within OH. Peer group: 290 employers. This establishment has 41 OSHA violations; peer median is 10.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. 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 COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2004 | CARDIOVASC SYSTEM,HEART ATTACKFatality | 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 18+ years. Most recent activity: 18 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 COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
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 COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-21 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $7,500 | |
| 2004-03-04 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-11-03 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $3,875 | |
| 1999-06-03 | Complaint | 10 | 8 | $6,300 | |
| 1997-10-03 | Complaint | 8 | 8 | $6,738 | |
| 1991-07-23 | Complaint | 13 | 12 | $10,250 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE is one of 27 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Dauch Corp.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Dauch Corp across all 27 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in iron and steel forging within OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- CANTON DROP FORGE, INC.CANTON — 3 federal enforcement records
- SIFCO FORGE GROUPCLEVELAND — 3 federal enforcement records
- THE DAYTON FORGING AND HEAT TREATING COMPANYDAYTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGSCOLUMBUS — 2 federal enforcement records
- MID-WEST FORGE CORPORATIONCLEVELAND — 2 federal enforcement records
- EDGERTON FORGE, INC.EDGERTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- REPUBLIC STEELCANTON — 2 federal enforcement records
- TEKFOR USAWOOSTER — 2 federal enforcement records
- T & W FORGE INC.ALLIANCE — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE DAYTON FORGING & HEAT TREATING COMPANYDAYTON — 2 federal enforcement records
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by Dauch Corp, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, LLCCHICAGO, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- PUNCHCRAFT MACHINING & TOOLING LLCWARREN, MI — 3 federal enforcement records
- COLFOR MANUFACTURING, INC.MINERVA, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- JERNBERG INDUSTRIES, INC.CHICAGO, IL — 2 federal enforcement records
- HHI FORMTECH LLCTROY, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- MSP INDUSTRIES CORPCENTERLINE, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLFOR MANUFACTURING, INC.MINERVA, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- MSP INDUSTRIES CORPOXFORD, MI — 2 federal enforcement records
- COLFOR MANUFACTURING, INC.MALVERN, OH — 2 federal enforcement records
- IMPACT FORGE GROUP INCCOLDWATER, MI — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All Dauch Corp locationsParent rollup
- Iron and Steel ForgingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in OHState-wide enforcement data
- Iron and Steel in OHIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE 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.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Dauch Corp, which operates 27 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE's OSHA violation history?
- COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 41 violations and $34,662.5 in total penalties.
- How does COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE's safety record compare to its industry?
- COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE operates in the iron and steel forging industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 5.4.
- Has COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving COLFOR MANUFACTURING INC./VALLEY FORGE.