BLUE GRASS PLATING COMPANY, LLC
451 N ESTILL AVE, RICHMOND, KY 40475
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Inspection records
Mar 6, 2012#315587188Mar 6, 2012Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315587188$5,2506 viol.6 violations$5,250 in penalties
Inspection #315587188
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 2012
- Closed
- Aug 20, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 105
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $5,250
- Site Address
- 451 Estill Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,250 | $5,250 | Aug 20, 2012 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2012 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 2012 | - | - |
Nov 7, 2007#311293807Nov 7, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311293807$2,5604 viol.4 violations$2,560 in penalties
Inspection #311293807
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 7, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2007
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,560
- Penalties on Record
- $2,560
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Nov 7, 2007 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 B | Other | 1 | 100 | $400 | $400 | Dec 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.39 OSHA citation code: 19100039 B | Other | 1 | 100 | $400 | $400 | Dec 27, 2007 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $160 | $160 | Nov 7, 2007 | - | - |
Jan 8, 2003#305911141Jan 8, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#305911141$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305911141
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 8, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 2003 | - | - |
Apr 21, 1997#301737730Apr 21, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#301737730$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #301737730
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 21, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 3, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $500 | Jun 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 203.1001 OSHA citation code: 2031001 4 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $500 | $500 | Jun 4, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 2, 1990#104318100Aug 2, 1990Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104318100$3501 viol.1 violation$350 in penalties
Inspection #104318100
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 2, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 12, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $350 | $350 | Oct 8, 1990 | - | - |
Mar 17, 1989#104332234Mar 17, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#104332234$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104332234
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 17, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 20, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1989 | - | - |
Mar 17, 1989#104308341Mar 17, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104308341$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104308341
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 1989
- Closed
- Jul 21, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 201800402 | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 1989 | - | - |
Apr 2, 1987#102017480Apr 2, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102017480$6006 viol.6 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #102017480
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 2, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 2, 1987
- Closed
- May 8, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 451 N Estill Ave, Richmond, KY 40475
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 4 | 4 | $300 | $300 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 5, 1987 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 11, 1987 | - | - |
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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.
8 inspections, 1987 to 2012. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source