RUSCOE CO (THE)
219 EAST MILLER AVENUE, AKRON, OH 44301
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Inspection records
Oct 2, 1998#301919114Oct 2, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301919114$4,93025 viol.25 violations$4,930 in penalties
Inspection #301919114
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 2, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 2, 1998
- Contested
- Dec 4, 1998
- Closed
- Apr 29, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 34
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 6 other-than-serious, 1 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $8,600
- Penalties on Record
- $4,930
- Site Address
- 219 East Miller Avenue, Akron, OH 44301
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Dec 4, 1998. Final orders are recorded through Apr 28, 1999. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 21 | 0 - 463.0628 | ppm |
| Formaldehyde | 5 | 0 - 0.25 | ppm |
| Hexone | 85P / 3A | 0 - 13.5219 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (25 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $600 | Nov 7, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $750 | $600 | Oct 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $600 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01003E | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $0 | Oct 26, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $0 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 D | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $600 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 H05 III | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $800 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $750 | $650 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $480 | Oct 26, 1998 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01009C | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 N01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $750 | $600 | Oct 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Unclassified | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 04001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 1998 | Dec 4, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 |
| 04001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1998 | Dec 4, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 |
| 04001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 26, 1998 | Dec 4, 1998 | Apr 28, 1999 |
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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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