FOSTA-TEK OPTICS,INC.
320 HAMILTON ST., LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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Inspection records
Sep 24, 2002#304046188Sep 24, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304046188$1,0135 viol.5 violations$1,013 in penalties
Inspection #304046188
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 7, 2002
- Closed
- Jun 3, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,013
- Site Address
- 320 Hamilton St., Leominster, MA 01453
- 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 Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Methoxy-2-propanol | 12 | 1.034514 - 75.1872787 | ppm |
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 12 | 0 - 0.162138 | ppm |
| Diacetone Alcohol | 12 | 0.4207697 - 4.4256134 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 12 | 2.467855 - 193.8428497 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $900 | $450 | Jan 21, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $563 | Apr 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVC | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 12, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $900 | $0 | Dec 5, 2002 | - | - |
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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
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