Inspection #113339188
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of THOMAS ERIE, INC. at 1501 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16502 on Sep 8, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Apr 6, 1993.
OSHA documented 39 violations (31 serious, 8 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $8,200. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 18 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Toluene.
This employer has 3 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 113339188
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1993
- Total Violations
- 39
- Penalties on Record
- $8,200
- Initial Penalties
- $8,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Establishment
- Address
- 1501 Chestnut Street, Erie, PA 16502
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer3 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #17473018 | Jul 16, 1986 | Complaint (B) | 10 violations | |
| #12798336 | May 17, 1983 | Planned (H) | 5 violations | $200 |
| #12931507 | Apr 12, 1983 | Planned (H) | 15 violations | $120 |
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, 1993.
31 serious, 8 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toluene | 18 | 12.3965 - 73.6985 | 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 | $500 | $500 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $675 | $675 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | $100 | $100 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | $1,025 | $1,025 | Mar 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | $850 | $850 | Apr 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 XII | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 I | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 IV | Serious | $500 | $500 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VIA | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007C | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007D | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 A01 | Serious | $325 | $325 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | $500 | $500 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 G01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | $100 | $100 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01014A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | $1,025 | $1,025 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01014B | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | $325 | $325 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01017 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01018A | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01018B | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01019 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 | Serious | $325 | $325 | Apr 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01020A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 I | Serious | $325 | $325 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01020B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01020C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 01020D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 IV | Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 E | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 1993 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Feb 16, 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.
Data Source and Methodology
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