Inspection #101684728
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of PENFIELD INC. at 8 West Street, Plantsville, CT 06479 on May 5, 1986. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Apr 6, 1988.
OSHA documented 43 violations (12 serious, 31 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,620. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 3 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate, Toluene.
This employer has 2 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 101684728
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- May 5, 1986
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1988
- Total Violations
- 43
- Penalties on Record
- $1,620
- Initial Penalties
- $1,620
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Establishment
- Name
- PENFIELD INC.
- Address
- 8 West Street, Plantsville, CT 06479
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer2 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102743762 | Sep 21, 1987 | Follow-Up (F) | 5 violations | $800 |
| #2325181 | Jun 27, 1985 | Planned (H) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Apr 6, 1988.
12 serious, 31 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Current and initial penalty totals are the same on record.
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 | 1 | 2430 | ppm |
| 2-Ethoxyethyl Acetate | 1 | 173 | ppm |
| Toluene | 1 | 876 | ppm |
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).
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $360 | $360 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C02 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002E | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002F | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C04 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D02 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Nov 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | $60 | $60 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IA | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A06 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A06 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 02012 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02013 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02014 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02015 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02016 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02017 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02018 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 02019 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02020 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02021 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02022 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02023 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02024 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02025 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02026 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02027 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02028 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02029 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1986 | - | - |
| 02030 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 02031 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties5 citations, $11,300 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 5 citationsissued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | #102743762 | Dec 9, 1987 | $3,400 | - | - |
| 01004A | #102743762 | Dec 9, 1987 | $3,400 | - | - |
| 01004B | #102743762 | Dec 9, 1987 | $3,400 | - | - |
| 02004 | #102743762 | Dec 9, 1987 | $550 | - | - |
| 02018 | #102743762 | Dec 9, 1987 | $550 | - | - |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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