Establishment profile
THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY
3900 BIXBY RD., GROVEPORT, OH, 43125
336510 — Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing
Summary
THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY has accumulated 43 OSHA violations across 18 inspections over 38 years of recorded history, with $51,855 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 89th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 10 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 20 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY 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
67% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 11 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 · 28 citations in this view · $51,155 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 6 | 4 | $14,500 | Dec 1997 | Jun 2005 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 F05 I | 3 | 3 | $3,000 | Nov 1991 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 2 | 2 | $1,219 | Nov 1991 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | $12,250 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Dec 2003 | Dec 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 G03 | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | Dec 1997 | Dec 1997 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A03 | 1 | 1 | $1,900 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | Nov 1991 | Nov 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0038 A01 | 1 | 1 | $1,275 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 F02 | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | Feb 1992 | Feb 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 A08 | 1 | 1 | $1,138 | Mar 2000 | Mar 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 O02 | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | Jul 1999 | Jul 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0242 B | 1 | 1 | $1,050 | Mar 1998 | Mar 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $975 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 C02 I | 1 | 1 | $975 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 A04 | 1 | 1 | $975 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 I | 1 | 1 | $765 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $765 | Oct 1992 | Oct 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A05 | 1 | 1 | $731 | Nov 2003 | Nov 2003 |
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 3365 within OH. Peer group: 10 employers. This establishment has 43 OSHA violations; peer median is 9.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. 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 THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2005 | FRACTURE,MACHINE OPERATOR,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CRUSHED,MOLD,UNGUARDEDFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| Nov 3, 2003 | BURN,FURNACE,ELECTRIC ARC,EXPLOSION,MOLTEN METALFatality | 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 THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. 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 THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-07-21 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2005-06-03 | Complaint | 2 | 1 | $4,200 | |
| 2005-05-10 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $7,000 | |
| 2004-09-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-11-07 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | |
| 2003-10-10 | Planned | 8 | 7 | $4,875 | |
| 2000-03-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,138 | |
| 1999-07-01 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,063 | |
| 1999-03-11 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-08-13 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-05-21 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 1998-02-25 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,050 | |
| 1997-12-03 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $4,750 | |
| 1992-08-28 | Complaint | 7 | 3 | $16,330 | |
| 1992-02-04 | Complaint | 10 | 2 | $6,100 | |
| 1991-09-26 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $1,350 | |
| 1989-11-22 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-11-05 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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Other employers in railroad rolling stock manufacturing within OH, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- BARBER SPRING OHIO, DIV. OF STANDARD CAR TRUCK CO.CHILLICOTHE — 1 federal enforcement record
- MIDWEST RAILWAY PRESERVATION SOCIETY, INC.CLEVELAND — 1 federal enforcement record
- TRANSCO RAILWAY PRODUCTS INC.NEWTON FALLS — 1 federal enforcement record
- RAILTECH BOUTET, INC.NAPOLEON — 1 federal enforcement record
- WABTEC US RAIL, INC.CLEVELAND — 0 federal enforcement records
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY 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 THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY has 18 OSHA inspections on record with 43 violations and $51,855 in total penalties.
- How does THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY operates in the railroad rolling stock manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.4.
- Has THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 2 fatality investigations involving THE GRIFFIN WHEEL COMPANY.