ASHLAND ACT, INC.
450 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Feb 1, 1996#122029937Feb 1, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122029937$8,1009 viol.9 violations$8,100 in penalties
Inspection #122029937
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,100
- Penalties on Record
- $8,100
- Site Address
- 450 Industrial Drive, Allentown, PA 18103
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catechol | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Ethanolamine | 3 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 H02 IIA | Other | 1 | 16 | $1,350 | $1,350 | Feb 27, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 H03 IIIA | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 12, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 H07 IA | Other | 1 | 16 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 H07 IIB | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Other | 1 | 45 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Apr 1, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 3 | 16 | $3,150 | $3,150 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1996 | - | - |
Jun 29, 1994#123257461Jun 29, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123257461$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123257461
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 29, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1994
- Closed
- May 4, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 39
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 450 Industrial Drive, Allentown, PA 18103
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G04 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 B01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1994 | - | - |
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About these records
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
2 inspections, 1994 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.