Inspection #113526198
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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 Jan 4, 2000. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Sep 8, 2000.
OSHA documented 14 violations (9 serious, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,752.
OSHA collected 17 air monitoring samples covering 3 substances during this inspection, including Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Methylene Chloride, Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction).
This employer has 9 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 113526198
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jan 4, 2000
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2000
- Total Violations
- 14
- Penalties on Record
- $1,752
- Initial Penalties
- $2,102
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 |
| #112881651 | Mar 6, 1995 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #102860806 | Dec 13, 1993 | Planned (H) | 28 violations | $10,390 |
| #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 Sep 8, 2000.
9 serious, 5 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0 - 0.23 | |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0.12 - 0.2472 | mg/m³ |
| Methylene Chloride | 3 | 2.0287 - 2.4821 | ppm |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0.066 - 0.156 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 4 | 0 - 12 | % |
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 C03 | Serious | $700 | $350 | Apr 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 III | Serious | $263 | $263 | Jul 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 XI | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 F03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 E | Serious | $350 | $350 | Jul 22, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | $263 | $263 | Apr 26, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $263 | $263 | Apr 25, 2000 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $263 | $263 | Apr 25, 2000 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Other | $0 | $0 | May 28, 2000 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 2000 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2000 | - | - |
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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