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Gardner Corp: OSHA inspections and violations

Columbus, Ohio · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · NAICS 238110

40inspections
42citation items
$7,240current penalties
Mar 2, 2026last inspection

OSHA has inspected Gardner Corp 40 times in Ohio since 1975.

The latest one began on Mar 2, 2026 as a planned inspection, in Lima; the case is still open.

Those inspections ended with 42 citation items: 23 serious and 19 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $11,794 and now stand at $7,240, 39% lower after settlements or reviews.

Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1926.500.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for construction employers since 2015 is $3,079, and Gardner Corp averages $5,000 (1 cited inspection).

Gardner Corp also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Gardner Corp: OSHA citation items per year, 1975 to 2026
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348780966 OPENED MAR 2, 2026Open

Planned · Partial · Health · 14 employees at the site · Open

2600 Elida Street, Lima, OH 45801 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$2,838$2,500Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.1153(e)(2) · Silica dust in construction
Serious$0$0Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1926.1153(c)(1) · Silica dust in construction
Serious$2,838$0Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1926.1153(d)(2)(i) · Silica dust in construction
Serious$0$0Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$2,838$2,500Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1926.1153(g)(4) · Silica dust in construction
Serious$0$0Jul 21, 2026Final
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1926.1153(i)(1) · Silica dust in construction
Serious$0$0Jul 21, 2026Final

Inspection 309447282 OPENED MAY 18, 2007Closed

Unprogrammed other · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 2007

9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 · Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 309445757 OPENED MAR 21, 2007Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 7 employees at the site · Closed Apr 25, 2007

9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.701(b) · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements
Other-than-serious$800$0Apr 6, 2007Closed

Inspection 301530010 OPENED SEP 4, 1997Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed May 15, 1998

415 Dussel Dr., Maumee, OH 43537 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 109772327 OPENED DEC 8, 1994Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Dec 8, 1994

Nickles Bakery Addition, 1950 N. Sugar St., Lima, OH 45801 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 106120835 OPENED AUG 20, 1993Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Oct 25, 1993

150 Chesterfield, Maumee, OH 43537 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 110294600 OPENED SEP 26, 1991Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Mar 31, 1992

9301 Buck Rd., Perrysburg, OH 43551 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108969270 OPENED NOV 7, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Jan 10, 1991

41 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$60$60Dec 7, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.59(g)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$60$60Dec 7, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$30$30Dec 7, 1990Closed
32 older inspections

Inspection 103063749 OPENED SEP 21, 1988Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Nov 16, 1988

3340 Dustin Road, Oregon, OH 43616 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.700(b)(4) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$160$100Oct 13, 1988Closed

Inspection 102546157 OPENED MAY 26, 1988Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jul 25, 1988

2252 Westbrooke Drive, Columbus, OH 43204 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 2, 1988Closed

Inspection 102373743 OPENED AUG 7, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Aug 7, 1987

6807 Springvalley Drive, Holland, OH 43528 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 100078930 OPENED JUL 2, 1987Closed

Referral · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Aug 18, 1987

370 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
Serious$60$60Jul 24, 1987Closed

Inspection 102367489 OPENED MAY 13, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed May 28, 1987

5027 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43623 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 100072909 OPENED NOV 25, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Nov 25, 1986

4475 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 100072438 OPENED NOV 13, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Nov 14, 1986

1430 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 101612885 OPENED MAY 30, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Jul 14, 1986

3650 Olentangy Rd., Columbus, OH 43220 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$120$120Jun 6, 1986Closed

Inspection 2362796 OPENED AUG 8, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Aug 8, 1985

3650 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, OH 43214 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2359743 OPENED JUN 20, 1985Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Jun 24, 1985

408 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 2342343 OPENED MAR 7, 1985Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 1985

165 Highbluff Boulevard, Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
Serious$300$120Mar 27, 1985Closed

Inspection 1312545 OPENED FEB 5, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Feb 5, 1985

783 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 1659820 OPENED DEC 7, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 16 employees at the site · Closed Dec 10, 1984

165 High Bluff Blvd, Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 1939834 OPENED SEP 6, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Sep 12, 1984

2335 Northbank Road, Upper Arlington, OH 43221 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 1290097 OPENED AUG 15, 1984Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Aug 15, 1984

408 East Town Street, Columbus, OH 43215 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215046152 OPENED DEC 1, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Dec 29, 1983

1850 Crown Park Dr, Columbus, OH 43220 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(i) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 13, 1983Closed

Inspection 215097650 OPENED AUG 19, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Dec 9, 1983

1341 Clark St, Cambridge, OH 43725 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.401(j)(3) · [Reserved]
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 8, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.402(a)(4) · Applicability
Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 8, 1983Closed

Inspection 15968548 OPENED JAN 14, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Feb 10, 1983

10614 Fremont Pike, Perrysburg, OH 43551 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.400(h)(3)(i) · Introduction
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 2, 1983Closed

Inspection 215129032 OPENED SEP 24, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Oct 25, 1982

1781 Kingsdale Center, Columbus, OH 43221 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14308167 OPENED MAR 30, 1982Closed

Unprogrammed related · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Apr 5, 1982

711 Belrock Ave, Belpre, OH 45714 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14307730 OPENED NOV 18, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Mar 29, 1982

711 Belrock Rd, Belpre, OH 45714 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.401(a)(1) · [Reserved]
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 1, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 1, 1981Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 1, 1981Closed

Inspection 215126970 OPENED NOV 3, 1981Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Dec 4, 1981

7625 North High Street, Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215057548 OPENED OCT 29, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Nov 12, 1980

445 E Granville Road, Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215057464 OPENED OCT 16, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 14, 1981

5665 Hoover Road, Grove City, OH 43123 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 24, 1980Closed

Inspection 215125212 OPENED JUN 27, 1980Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Jul 3, 1980

445 East Granville Road, Worthington, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 214620197 OPENED APR 15, 1980Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Feb 9, 1982

301 Clark Street, Middletown, OH 45042 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment
Serious$210$210May 29, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.350(b)(4) · Gas welding and cutting
Serious$60$60May 29, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
Serious$100$100May 29, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.602(c)(1)(vi) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
Other-than-serious$0$0May 6, 1980Closed

Inspection 215039025 OPENED FEB 7, 1980Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 20 employees at the site · Closed Dec 4, 1980

Gold Circle Dist Center Huntle, Columbus, OH 43085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.500(b)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$420$420Mar 31, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$0$0Mar 31, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction
Serious$420$420Mar 12, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.402(a)(11) · Applicability
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 12, 1980Closed

Inspection 214691156 OPENED JAN 28, 1980Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Apr 15, 1980

301 Clark Street, Middletown, OH 45042 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.152(d)(2) · Flammable liquids
Serious$200$200Feb 7, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1926.152(g)(9) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Feb 7, 1980Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Serious$280$280Feb 7, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 7, 1980Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(ii) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 7, 1980Closed

Inspection 215087560 OPENED NOV 21, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

5147 Karl Road, Columbus, OH 43229 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215067661 OPENED APR 8, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

John Deere Co Construction Job, Columbus, OH 43228 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 215122441 OPENED JAN 2, 1975Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1978

Northland Shopping Center, Columbus, OH 43224 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1903.2(a) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards
Other-than-serious$0$0Jan 10, 1975Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Columbus site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 145 workers: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 11 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Gardner Inc OH
Columbus · 2025
145 211.71.4
Gardner Inc.
Columbus · 2021
180 432.25.9
Gardner Corp
Toledo · 2019
60 000.02.8

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.2 · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards

29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1)

(a)(1) Each employer shall post and keep posted a notice or notices, to be furnished by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, informing employees of the protections and obligations provided for in the Act, and that for assistance and information, including copies of the Act and of specific safety and health standards, employees should contact the employer or the nearest office of the Department of Labor. Such notice or notices shall be posted by the employer in each establishment in a conspicuous place or places where notices to employees are customarily posted. Each employer shall take steps to insure that such notices are not altered, defaced, or covered by other material.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)

(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.1153 · Silica dust in construction

29 CFR 1926.150 · Fire protection

29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1926.28 · Personal protective equipment

29 CFR 1926.350 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1926.400 · Introduction

29 CFR 1926.401 · [Reserved]

29 CFR 1926.402 · Applicability

29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites

29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.500 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.59 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1926.602 · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction

29 CFR 1926.700 · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.701 · Concrete and Masonry Construction: general requirements

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