PATS, INC
9570 BERGER ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21046
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Jul 31, 2003#306843426Jul 31, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306843426$40010 viol.10 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #306843426
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 2003
- Closed
- Dec 30, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 64
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $400 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 F02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 64 | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 17, 1997#300690948Oct 17, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300690948$3,86125 viol.25 violations$3,861 in penalties
Inspection #300690948
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 14, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 198
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 16 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,560
- Penalties on Record
- $3,861
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,165 | $466 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C09 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 45 | $280 | $280 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 19 | $490 | $490 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $420 | $420 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 25, 1994#119577781Mar 25, 1994Follow-Up (F) · No Inspection scope, Health#119577781$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #119577781
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 25, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Dec 16, 1992#119536092Dec 16, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#119536092$3,78014 viol.14 violations$3,780 in penalties
Inspection #119536092
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1993
- Contested
- May 19, 1993
- Final Order
- Feb 4, 1994
- Closed
- Aug 29, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,550
- Penalties on Record
- $3,780
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $1,050 | $735 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
| 02001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
| 02002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VIII | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
| 03001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $900 | $630 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
| 03002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
| 03003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 H08 III | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 1993 | May 19, 1993 | Feb 4, 1994 |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 16, 1989#108431446May 16, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#108431446$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #108431446
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1989
- Closed
- May 17, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jan 31, 1989#104403415Jan 31, 1989Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#104403415$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104403415
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Sep 1, 1988#104391727Sep 1, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#104391727$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104391727
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1988
- Closed
- May 9, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Jun 17, 1988#104384870Jun 17, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104384870$1,19010 viol.10 violations$1,190 in penalties
Inspection #104384870
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 1988
- Closed
- Aug 17, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,260
- Penalties on Record
- $1,190
- Site Address
- 9570 Berger Road, Columbia, MD 21046
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A 3 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $480 | $250 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D 1 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $480 | $250 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 04001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A 1 | Other | 2 | 5 | $170 | $90 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 04002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A 1 | Other | 1 | 2 | $180 | $90 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 04003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A 2 | Other | 2 | 4 | $170 | $90 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
| 04004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B 9 | Other | 2 | 4 | $245 | $130 | Jul 28, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $100 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|
Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 6 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 1 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
8 inspections, 1988 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing reported 2.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 6.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source