Inspection #102860806
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of NATIONAL METAL FINISHING CO at 175 Progress Ave., Springfield, MA 01104 on Dec 13, 1993. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Nov 22, 1995.
OSHA documented 28 violations (22 serious, 6 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $10,390.
OSHA collected 2 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu).
This employer has 9 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 102860806
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1993
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1995
- Total Violations
- 28
- Penalties on Record
- $10,390
- Initial Penalties
- $26,750
Establishment
- Address
- 175 Progress Ave., Springfield, MA 01104
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer9 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #313203507 | Feb 18, 2010 | Follow-Up (F) | 1 violation | $1,500 |
| #310628680 | Aug 13, 2008 | Planned (H) | 7 violations | $3,750 |
| #306271792 | Nov 13, 2003 | Planned (H) | 11 violations | $2,190 |
| #113526198 | Jan 4, 2000 | Planned (H) | 14 violations | $1,752 |
| #112881651 | Mar 6, 1995 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #1746718 | Mar 18, 1985 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | |
| #10611341 | Jun 16, 1983 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #10686442 | Dec 29, 1977 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #10607539 | Sep 14, 1976 | Complaint (B) | 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 Nov 22, 1995.
22 serious, 6 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Dusts and Mists (as Cu) | 2 | 0.14 - 0.63 | mg/m³ |
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Serious | $1,750 | $750 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | $2,500 | $1,000 | Apr 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $1,000 | $700 | May 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | $750 | $0 | Apr 19, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | $1,250 | $700 | Mar 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 III | Serious | $1,000 | $600 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Serious | $1,750 | $700 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 XI | Serious | $750 | $700 | Apr 21, 1994 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | $1,250 | $700 | May 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | $2,500 | $700 | Mar 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Jun 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIIA | Serious | $1,750 | $500 | May 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $750 | $400 | Mar 12, 1994 | - | - |
| 01015A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | $2,500 | $700 | Jun 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 01015B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 01015C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Serious | $1,250 | $0 | May 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | $1,000 | $400 | Nov 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D01 | Serious | $1,000 | $250 | Nov 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01 | Serious | $750 | $250 | Jun 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 | Serious | $1,250 | $340 | Mar 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 7, 1994 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1994 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 17, 1994 | - | - |
Failure to Abate Penalties3 citations, $2,750 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | #112881651 | Mar 29, 1995 | $2,000 | - | - |
| 01003A | #112881651 | Mar 29, 1995 | $500 | - | - |
| 02006 | #112881651 | Mar 29, 1995 | $250 | - | - |
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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