ABQC CORPORATION
1602 SOUTH FIRST STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204 · NAICS 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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Inspection records
Sep 22, 2016#341790855Sep 22, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341790855$9,5005 viol.5 violations$9,500 in penalties
Inspection #341790855
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 1, 2016
- Final Order
- Jan 17, 2017
- Closed
- Nov 27, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,706
- Penalties on Record
- $9,500
- Site Address
- 1602 South 1st Steet, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $3,741 | $0 | Jan 12, 2017 | - | Jan 17, 2017 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,236 | $5,000 | Feb 10, 2017 | - | Jan 17, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,988 | $4,500 | - | Jan 17, 2017 | |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 31 | $3,741 | $0 | Feb 28, 2017 | - | Jan 17, 2017 |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 II | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 2017 | - | Jan 17, 2017 |
Aug 19, 2010#313529638Aug 19, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313529638$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #313529638
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 3, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 4 | 0.3218 - 0.8523 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Sample WeightQC | 4 | 0.295 - 0.774 | mg |
| Zinc Oxide (Total Dust) | 4 | 0.3218 - 0.8523 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2010 | - | - |
Jan 19, 2006#122413628Jan 19, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122413628$2,00011 viol.11 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #122413628
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 2006
- Closed
- May 5, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,375
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 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) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nitric Acid | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 9 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $450 | Mar 25, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $525 | $0 | Mar 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $875 | $0 | Mar 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $875 | $350 | Mar 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $875 | $450 | Mar 13, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 10, 1999#300119591Sep 10, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300119591$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300119591
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 10, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 10, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 71
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Jun 28, 1999#300118478Jun 28, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300118478$4903 viol.3 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #300118478
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 28, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 1999
- Closed
- Sep 24, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $700 | $490 | Sep 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1999 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 7, 1999 | - | - |
Feb 10, 1998#122207632Feb 10, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122207632$5251 viol.1 violation$525 in penalties
Inspection #122207632
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 105
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $525
- Penalties on Record
- $525
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $525 | May 4, 1998 | - | - |
Dec 5, 1996#122210909Dec 5, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122210909$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122210909
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 1996
- Closed
- Jan 13, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 1996 | - | - |
Apr 6, 1995#122044605Apr 6, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122044605$1,5624 viol.4 violations$1,562 in penalties
Inspection #122044605
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 19, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 89
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,125
- Penalties on Record
- $1,562
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Jun 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $625 | $312 | Jun 13, 1995 | - | - |
Oct 6, 1993#103470423Oct 6, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103470423$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #103470423
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 27, 1993
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1602 South First Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyanide (as Cn) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Cyanide | 3 | 0.053 - 0.091 | ppm |
| Sulfuric Acid | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1994 | - | - |
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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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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.
9 inspections, 1993 to 2016. 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.
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source