Inspection #107448565

Name: OSHA Inspection #107448565: EARL SCHEIB AUTO PAINTING, INC.
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of EARL SCHEIB AUTO PAINTING, INC. at 1130 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109 on Dec 21, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on May 9, 1994.

OSHA documented 14 violations (12 serious, 2 repeat) with total penalties on record of $37,500. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 4 air monitoring samples covering 4 substances during this inspection, including n-Butyl Acetate, n-Butyl Alcohol, Toluene, Xylene.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 107448565
Type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial
Opened: Dec 21, 1992
Closed: May 9, 1994
Contested: Apr 13, 1993
Final Order: Apr 13, 1994
Total Violations: 14
Penalties on Record: $37,500
Initial Penalties: $75,000
Related Activity: 1 complaint

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.

Establishment

Name: EARL SCHEIB AUTO PAINTING, INC.
Address: 1130 Bay St., Springfield, MA 01109
Industry

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed May 9, 1994.

Citations on Record

12 serious, 2 repeat.

Initial Penalties

$75,000

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$37,500

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Citation contest activity appears on Apr 13, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Apr 13, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
n-Butyl Acetate	1	45.0439	ppm	150 ppm (710 mg/m³)
n-Butyl Alcohol	1	6.8069	ppm	100 ppm (300 mg/m³)
Toluene	1	27.8474	ppm	200 ppm
Xylene	1	6.5313	ppm	100 ppm (435 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

Citation	Standard	Type	Initial	Current	Abatement
01001	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01	Serious	$1,500	$750	Apr 9, 1993
01002	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV	Serious	$1,500	$750	May 12, 1993
01003	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D05	Serious	$1,500	$750	May 12, 1993
01004	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05	Serious	$2,500	$1,250	Apr 9, 1993
01005	1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Apr 9, 1993
01006	1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Apr 1, 1993
01007	1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Apr 9, 1993
01008	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Apr 9, 1993
02001	1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A	Serious	$5,000	$2,500	May 12, 1993
02002	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	May 12, 1993
02003	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	May 12, 1993
02004	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA	Serious	$7,500	$3,750	May 12, 1993
02005	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV	Repeat	$15,000	$7,500	May 12, 1993
02006	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I	Repeat	$17,500	$8,750	Apr 9, 1993

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.

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