Inspection #109365528
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of KOVATCH CORPORATION at 500 West Catawissa Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240 on Oct 19, 1990. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on May 4, 1992.
OSHA documented 33 violations (31 serious, 2 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $5,110. This inspection is linked to 3 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 63 air monitoring samples covering 7 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Ethyl-3-ethoxypropionate, Hexone, n-Butyl Acetate, and 2 more.
This employer has 5 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 109365528
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Oct 19, 1990
- Closed
- May 4, 1992
- Total Violations
- 33
- Penalties on Record
- $5,110
- Initial Penalties
- $8,100
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Establishment
- Address
- 500 West Catawissa Street, Nesquehoning, PA 18240
- Industry
- 336111 Automobile Manufacturing
Other Inspections of This Employer5 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #106465180 | Aug 19, 1993 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $375 |
| #101766756 | Mar 5, 1987 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #18219519 | Jun 25, 1985 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #13004072 | Mar 28, 1983 | Planned (H) | 3 violations | |
| #13010673 | Mar 28, 1983 | 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 May 4, 1992.
31 serious, 2 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 10 | 0 - 62.6962 | ppm |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 - 0.96 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl-3-ethoxypropionate | 10 | 0 - 20.9579 | ppm |
| Hexone | 10 | 0 - 4.2436 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Acetate | 10 | 0 - 14.7693 | ppm |
| Toluene | 10 | 0 - 26.4241 | ppm |
| Xylene | 11 | 0 - 5.4802 | 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $360 | $200 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A05 IIA | Serious | $450 | $350 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | $630 | $450 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C03 | Serious | $360 | $180 | Feb 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | $360 | $180 | Jan 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $360 | $250 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | $450 | $300 | Mar 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E04 | Serious | $630 | $450 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01008D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | $360 | $180 | Jan 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $450 | $300 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 IIA | Serious | $270 | $0 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | $450 | $250 | Feb 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | $270 | $170 | Jan 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Serious | $540 | $400 | Feb 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 I | Serious | $540 | $350 | Feb 15, 1991 | - | - |
| 01016A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I02 I | Serious | $540 | $400 | Mar 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01016B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01016C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 I03 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 J01 I | Serious | $540 | $400 | Jun 30, 1991 | - | - |
| 01018 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 L01 II | Serious | $540 | $300 | Mar 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 M02 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 15, 1991 | - | - |
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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