E.F. COUVRETTE CO. INC DBA COUVRETTE BLDG. SYSTEMS
585 VERNON WAY, EL CAJON, CA 92020
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Inspection records
Feb 23, 1989#106268998Feb 23, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#106268998$2007 viol.7 violations$200 in penalties
Inspection #106268998
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 3, 1989
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 118
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $210
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 585 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cadmium Dust (as Cd) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Selenium Compounds (as Se) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $50 | Mar 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 J02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $210 | $150 | Mar 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 12, 1989 | - | - |
Feb 1, 1989#106266380Feb 1, 1989Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#106266380$1,00012 viol.12 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #106266380
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 22, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,610
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 585 Vernon Way, El Cajon, CA 92020
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 2 | 10 | $630 | $380 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $350 | $220 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $420 | $270 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 50 | $210 | $130 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 4 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IIB | Other | 2 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Mar 17, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1989 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02005 | #106269954 | Jul 28, 1989 | - | - | - |
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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).
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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.
2 inspections, 1989 to 1989. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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