ERWIN CERAMICS PLANT
ERWIN CERAMICS PLANT/CORNING INC., CORNING, NY 14831
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Inspection records
Feb 26, 1992#18156067Feb 26, 1992Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#18156067$6003 viol.3 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #18156067
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 30, 1992
- Closed
- Aug 25, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- Erwin Ceramics Plant/Corning Inc., Corning, NY 14831
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 10 | 0 - 4.3 | % |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $750 | $600 | Jun 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 H05 I | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jul 21, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 IIE | Other | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1992 | - | - |
Dec 17, 1991#106931710Dec 17, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106931710$5,9008 viol.8 violations$5,900 in penalties
Inspection #106931710
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 3, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 2, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,375
- Penalties on Record
- $5,900
- Site Address
- Erwin Ceramics Plant/Corning Inc., Corning, NY 14831
- 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,125 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G11 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,125 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,875 | $1,400 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,125 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $1,125 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1992 | - | - |
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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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2 inspections, 1991 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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