GENTEX CORPORATION
MAIN STREET ROUTE 171, SIMPSON, PA 18407 · NAICS 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Dec 3, 2014#340113281Dec 3, 2014Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#340113281$10,0002 viol.2 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #340113281
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 2014
- Final Order
- Apr 23, 2015
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 479
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,000
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 315991
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $7,000 | May 2, 2015 | - | Apr 23, 2015 |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $3,000 | May 2, 2015 | - | Apr 23, 2015 |
May 11, 2006#307920066May 11, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307920066$4,1458 viol.8 violations$4,145 in penalties
Inspection #307920066
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,375
- Penalties on Record
- $4,145
- Site Address
- 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 Sampling16 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 1 | 0.1566907 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Epichlorohydrin | 3 | 0 - 0.085238 | ppm |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 2 | 109.643102 - 309.033594 | ppm |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 1 | 0.0279782 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 5 | 0.964669 - 55.537143 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $980 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $975 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $730 | Aug 9, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,125 | $730 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,125 | $730 | Aug 23, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 21, 2005#307917849Dec 21, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307917849$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #307917849
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 21, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 12, 2006
- Closed
- Apr 10, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Epichlorohydrin | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Toluene | 2 | 2.667895 - 6.612109 | ppm |
Jul 19, 2005#307916247Jul 19, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#307916247$1,2201 viol.1 violation$1,220 in penalties
Inspection #307916247
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 450
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,220
- Site Address
- 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,875 | $1,220 | Sep 21, 2005 | - | - |
Jun 21, 1994#17623794Jun 21, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#17623794$1,3504 viol.4 violations$1,350 in penalties
Inspection #17623794
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 21, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $1,350
- Site Address
- 324 Main Street, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,350 | $1,350 | Aug 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C03 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1994 | - | - |
Nov 8, 1984#1137413Nov 8, 1984Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#1137413$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #1137413
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 8, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 8, 1984
- Closed
- Jun 13, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 825
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Main Street Route 171, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1984 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1984#196998Feb 23, 1984Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#196998$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #196998
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 29, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 884
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Main Street Route 171, Simpson, PA 18407
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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.
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7 inspections, 1984 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
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Industry comparison
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, 13,333 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.