METAL CHEM
21514 NORDOFF ST, CHATSWORTH, CA 91311
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Inspection records
Sep 26, 1994#125982215Sep 26, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#125982215$020 viol.20 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125982215
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 1995
- Contested
- Apr 20, 1995
- Final Order
- Feb 15, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 27, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 12
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 12 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,935
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 21514 Nordoff St, Chatsworth, CA 91311
- 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 (20 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 2 | 2 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01002 | 2340.27 Location of Control and Protective Devices OSHA citation code: 23400027 A | Other | 1 | 12 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01003 | 2405.2 General OSHA citation code: 24050002 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01004 | 2500.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals OSHA citation code: 25000010 A | Other | 2 | 5 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01005 | 2500.9 Splices OSHA citation code: 25000009 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01006 | 2500.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals OSHA citation code: 25000010 A | Other | 4 | 2 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01007 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01008 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 A | Other | 5 | 5 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01009 | 3660 Rated Capacity OSHA citation code: 3660 A | Other | 5 | 5 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01010 | 3661 Brakes and Warning Devices OSHA citation code: 3661 C | Other | 1 | 1 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01011 | 5191 Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories OSHA citation code: 5191 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $110 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | - | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 01012 | 461 Permits to Operate OSHA citation code: 461 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $225 | $0 | Mar 27, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 02001 | 2340.22 Identification of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400022 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 03001 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 B | Serious | 2 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 04001 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 B | Serious | 2 | 5 | $125 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 05001 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 C | Serious | 2 | 5 | $125 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 06001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 A | Serious | 2 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 07001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 F04 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 08001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 B | Serious | 3 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
| 09001 | 5162 Emergency Eyewash and Shower Equipment OSHA citation code: 5162 B | Serious | 2 | 5 | $875 | $0 | Mar 6, 1995 | Apr 20, 1995 | Feb 15, 1996 |
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Understanding These Penalties
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