EMPIRE SPRING CO., DIVISION OF EMTEC, INC.
140 OLIVE ST., ELYRIA, OH 44035
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Aug 27, 1996#121915938Aug 27, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#121915938$5,32013 viol.13 violations$5,320 in penalties
Inspection #121915938
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 27, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,725
- Penalties on Record
- $5,320
- Site Address
- 140 Olive St., Elyria, OH 44035
- 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 (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $275 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.136 Foot Protection OSHA citation code: 19100136 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $0 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | $600 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 P04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $220 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 VIII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $425 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $1,225 | $650 | Feb 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 13 | 8 | $3,500 | $1,700 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 5 | 4 | $875 | $425 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $750 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 4 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 2 | 2 | $525 | $275 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 H01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 3, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 22, 1996#301527560Aug 22, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#301527560$2,02510 viol.10 violations$2,025 in penalties
Inspection #301527560
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 26, 1996
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,850
- Penalties on Record
- $2,025
- Site Address
- 140 Olive St., Elyria, OH 44035
- 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 Sampling12 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 - 0.0482 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.0037 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.2892 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 - 0.0049 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 - 0.0251 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 - 0.0038 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $475 | Jan 21, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $525 | $275 | Jan 31, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $450 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $525 | $275 | Jan 31, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1001 Asbestos OSHA citation code: 19101001 J05 IIIA | Serious | 1 | - | $525 | $275 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $525 | $275 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jan 24, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1997 | - | - |
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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).
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2 inspections, 1996 to 1996. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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