OEA, INC.
34501 EAST QUINCY, Aurora, CO 80015
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Inspection records
Aug 12, 1997#301297750Aug 12, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301297750$3,5002 viol.2 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #301297750
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,125
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 34501 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 OSHA citation code: 19100037 F01 | Serious | 2 | 40 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Nov 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 40 | $2,125 | $1,000 | Nov 23, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 31, 1996#110536927Jul 31, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#110536927$9,0004 viol.4 violations$9,000 in penalties
Inspection #110536927
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 17, 1996
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,000
- Penalties on Record
- $9,000
- Site Address
- 34501 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 30, 1992#109550913Jul 30, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109550913$2,4373 viol.3 violations$2,437 in penalties
Inspection #109550913
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 29, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $2,437
- Site Address
- 34501 E. Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80016
- 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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 6 | 7.8195 - 286.5883 | ppm |
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | 5 | 0 - 13.7531 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.109 Explosives and Blasting Agents OSHA citation code: 19100109 C05 VII | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,875 | $1,500 | Oct 13, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 18 | $1,875 | $937 | Dec 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1992 | - | - |
Sep 18, 1990#100021526Sep 18, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100021526$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100021526
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 18, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 18, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 34501 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80015
- 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.
Nov 10, 1980#217874379Nov 10, 1980Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#217874379$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #217874379
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1980
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 130
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 34501 East Quincy, Aurora, CO 80015
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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
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.
5 inspections, 1980 to 1997. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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