Since 1998, OSHA inspectors have visited Scepter Inc in Indiana 7 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 13, 2023 after a fatality or catastrophe, in Bicknell.
In all, OSHA issued 44 citation items: 15 serious and 29 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $25,250; today they stand at $14,782, 41% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 4 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Scepter Inc averages $4,900 across 1 cited inspection.
2 inspections on this page followed a fatal incident.
Scepter Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
Inspection 347030660 OPENED OCT 13, 2023Closed
Fatality or catastrophe · Partial · Safety · 1 employee at the site · Closed Oct 2, 2024
6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512 · Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 12, 2023 (fatal): Employee dies operating pit that overturns in collision
At 3:30 p.m. on October 12, 2023, an employee working as a plant operator for a secondary smelter was operating a powered industrial truck (PIT). A coworker operating a front end loader struck the PIT causing the PIT to overturn. The employee was ejected and died from chest injuries caused by impact with the ground.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,450 | Jan 23, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a |
Serious | $4,900 | $2,450 | Jan 23, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 315862268 OPENED FEB 23, 2012Closed
Complaint · Partial · Health · 63 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 2012
6467 North Scepter Avenue, Bicknell, IN 47512 · Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 315864918 OPENED FEB 6, 2012Closed
Accident · Partial · Safety · 63 employees at the site · Closed Apr 5, 2012
6467 N Scepter Rd, Bicknell, IN 47512 · Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Feb 3, 2012 (fatal): Employee is killed when crushed by aerial lift
On February 3, 2012, Employee #1 was operating a JLG aerial lift and he became pinned between the lift basket and the edge of a furnace hood. He was crushed an d killed.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 15, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 |
Serious | $1,400 | $1,400 | Mar 15, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2012 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Bicknell site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 95 workers: 3.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.9 for its industry. Those cases cost 2 days away from work.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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.
