SPECIALTY MATERIALS, INC.
1449 MIDDLESEX STREET, LOWELL, MA 01851
NAICS 332812: Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers - Records current through Nov 30, 2012
SPECIALTY MATERIALS, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections since Aug 26, 2004, resulting in 19 violations and $19,076 in penalties on record.
As reported in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review.
- A total of 3 OSHA inspections have been documented at this location.
- The last documented OSHA inspection at this establishment was opened on November 30, 2012. That inspection has since been closed.
- Public records for this establishment include OSHA inspections from 2004 to 2012 (8 years).
- The violation record includes 18 Serious citations out of 19 total (95%).
- No willful violations have been recorded at this location.
- The OSHA record at this location does not include any repeat violation citations.
- All documented inspections at this establishment are listed as closed in OSHA's system.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts after informal conferences, settlements, or adjudication. Having an inspection record is common in regulated industries and does not by itself indicate unsafe conditions. This is not an official OSHA resource and does not constitute legal advice.
Most Cited Standards10 standards
Ranked by citation count across this employer's inspections on record. Counts and penalties are exact sums from violations linked to those inspections.
| Standard | Citations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|
| 1910.119Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals | 6 | $14,700 |
| 1910.1200Hazard Communication | 3 | $963 |
| 1910.138Hand Protection | 2 | $400 |
| 1910.38Emergency Action Plans | 1 | $563 |
| 1910.178Powered Industrial Trucks | 1 | $450 |
| 1910.242Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General | 1 | $400 |
| 1910.303Electrical - General Requirements | 1 | $400 |
| 1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment | 1 | $400 |
| 1910.141Sanitation | 1 | $400 |
| 1910.120Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response | 1 | $0 |
Enforcement Timeline3 inspections, 2004-2012
Each row is one OSHA inspection on record. Markers show openings, contest activity, final orders, and closures. Full record detail for each inspection is listed below.
Source. DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes.Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Inspection Records2004 - 2012
Full record for each inspection on file. Includes type, scope, violations on record, and current penalty.
| ID | Opened | Type | Scope | Viol. | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #337616452 | Nov 30, 2012 | Complaint | Partial | 6 | $14,700 |
| #310218904 | Oct 10, 2006 | Complaint | Partial | 6 | $1,576 |
| #306102948 | Aug 26, 2004 | Referral | Partial | 7 | $2,800 |
OSHA collected 39 air monitoring samples across 1 inspection, testing for 1 substance. These include personal breathing zone and area air monitoring samples collected during OSHA inspections. View individual inspection pages for detailed sample results and exposure measurements.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). Includes personal and area air monitoring samples only. Linked via inspection number (exact government key).
About This Industry
NAICS 332812: Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating, and Allied Activities / Manufacturing
This industry group comprises establishments that perform metal coating, engraving, heat treating, and polishing for the trade. Services include electroplating, anodizing, powder coating, and thermal spray coating.
Common workplace hazards include exposure to hexavalent chromium, cadmium, and other toxic metals in plating solutions, chemical burns from acids and caustics, and thermal burns from heat treating furnaces. Workers may also face risks from confined space entry in plating tanks and ventilation deficiencies.
Data Source and Methodology
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