ARGO MANUFACTURING CORP.
4711 MANUFACTURING DR., THOMSON, IL 61285
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Inspection records
May 3, 1999#113460422May 3, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#113460422$5,25010 viol.10 violations$5,250 in penalties
Inspection #113460422
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1999
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,250
- Penalties on Record
- $5,250
- Site Address
- 4711 Manufacturing Dr., Thomson, IL 61285
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| beta-Chloroprene | 5 | 0 | ppm |
| Carbon Black | 7 | 0 - 900 | |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 9 | 0 - 5.5847 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodibutylamine | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodiethanolamine | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodiethylamine | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodimethylamine | 12 | 0 - 0.0002 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosodipropylamine | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosomorpholine | 12 | 0 - 0.000417 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosopiperidine | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| N-Nitrosopyrrolidine | 12 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Oil Mist, Mineral | 1 | 3.5137 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 - 0.6042 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 7 | 0 - 5.5847 | mg/m³ |
| Quantitative GC AnalysisQC | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 9 | 0 - 4.94 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 2 | 2 | $750 | $750 | May 4, 1999 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 10 | $750 | $750 | Jul 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 14, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 13 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 2 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $500 | $500 | Jul 12, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 D02 IV | Other | 3 | 10 | $500 | $500 | May 4, 1999 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B03 I | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 14, 1999 | - | - |
Jul 31, 1991#109637595Jul 31, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109637595$3,10011 viol.11 violations$3,100 in penalties
Inspection #109637595
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 1991
- Closed
- Dec 24, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,100
- Site Address
- 4711 Manufacturing Dr., Thomson, IL 61285
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 14 | 0 | ppm |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 5 | 0 | ppm |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 14 | 0 - 1.4372 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 14 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (11 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $700 | Nov 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $600 | Nov 25, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $400 | Nov 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $750 | $400 | Dec 20, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $400 | Nov 10, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,000 | $600 | Dec 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 14 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1991 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Dec 9, 1991 | - | - |
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2 inspections, 1991 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.