Mel Lanzer Co has 17 OSHA inspections on record in Ohio, the first in 1979.
OSHA's last visit started on Oct 12, 2022 on a referral, in Deshler.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 36 citation items: 17 serious and 19 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $16,146 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $8,638, down 47%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1926.59, hazard communication (5 items).
For context, across all construction employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,080. Mel Lanzer Co averages $2,320 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Mel Lanzer Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company720 W. Main St., Deshler, OH 43516 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $5,801 | $2,320 | Nov 18, 2022 | Final |
665 Perry St, Defiance, OH 43512 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Serious | $875 | $613 | Jan 15, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.760(a)(1) · Fall protection |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Jan 15, 2010 | Closed |
725 W. North Ave., Tiffin, OH 45810 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
701 N. Clinton St. (defiance College), Defiance, OH 43512 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $600 | Mar 31, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(14) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $1,250 | $750 | Mar 31, 2006 | Closed |
301 N. Third St., Kalida, OH 45853 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
306 Stryker St., Archbold, OH 43559 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
School Cafeteria & Classroom 580 W. 3rd St., Ottoville, OH 45876 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $375 | $263 | Aug 7, 1995 | Closed |
232 Summit St., Pettisville, OH 43553 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
100 E. Maumee Ave., Napoleon, OH 43545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $810 | $500 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $810 | $500 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(2) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.59(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(iv) · Fire protection |
Serious | $560 | $300 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.500(g)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $810 | $500 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1903.2(a)(1) · Posting of notice; availability of the Act, regulations and applicable standards |
Other-than-serious | $80 | $50 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $80 | $50 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.50(f) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $80 | $50 | Apr 5, 1991 | Closed |
306 Stryker St., Archbold, OH 43559 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(a)(2) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $350 | $150 | Apr 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iii) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $350 | $150 | Apr 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.59(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1989 | Closed |
701 N. Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1987 | Closed |
117 E Elm, Wauseon, OH 43567 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
100 N Main St, North Baltimore, OH 45872 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.401(j)(1) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.500(e)(1)(ii) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1984 | Closed |
Grover Hill School Monroe St, Grover Hill, OH 43859 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(10) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.602(a)(9)(ii) · Earthmovers and forklifts in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1982 | Closed |
208 N Columbus St Memorial Hos, Hicksville, OH 43526 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(b)(8) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $80 | $50 | Jun 12, 1981 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1981 | Closed |
470 Indenpence Drive, Napoleon, OH 43545 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.25(a) · Housekeeping |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.152(g)(9) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(2) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 23, 1980 | Closed |
State Rt 2, Swanton, OH 43558 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.500(d)(1) · Scope, application, and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Aug 24, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(14) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1926.350(a)(9) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1926.400(h)(1) · Introduction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1979 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Napoleon site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 26 workers: 7.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 4 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mel Lanzer Company Napoleon · 2025 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 7.7 | 0.6 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Oct 10, 2022, Deshler: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · ankle(s)
An employee fell off a commercial roof during re-roofing work. The employee landed on the ground, suffered injuries to both ankles, and was hospitalized.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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(e)(2)
(2) Multi-employer workplaces. Employers who produce, use, or store hazardous chemicals at a workplace in such a way that the employees of other employer(s) may be exposed (for example, employees of a construction contractor working on-site) shall additionally ensure that the hazard communication programs developed and implemented under this paragraph (e) include the following:
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)
(a) General. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.