PRODUCTS FINISHING CORP OF CONNECTICUT
523 WEST AVENUE, NORWALK, CT 06850
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Jan 19, 1995#123166654Jan 19, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#123166654$2,70016 viol.16 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #123166654
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 19, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 1995
- Closed
- May 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 523 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
- 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 (16 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 2 | 4 | $600 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 2 | 13 | $600 | $300 | Aug 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 6 | $600 | $300 | Aug 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 13 | $600 | $300 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 E01 IV | Serious | 3 | 13 | $600 | $300 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 13 | $600 | $300 | Aug 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01007C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Repeat | 2 | 5 | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 03003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1995 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B06 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 03005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1995 | - | - |
Oct 10, 1991#113205850Oct 10, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#113205850$3,30013 viol.13 violations$3,300 in penalties
Inspection #113205850
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1992
- Contested
- Apr 24, 1992
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 1993
- Closed
- May 30, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,585
- Penalties on Record
- $3,300
- Site Address
- 523 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| n-Butyl Acetate | 9 | 0.1935 - 6.8379 | ppm |
| Toluene | 9 | 3.1101 - 39.9165 | ppm |
| Xylene | 9 | 0.0709 - 2.837 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $825 | $400 | May 21, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 4 | 4 | $900 | $400 | Apr 29, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $900 | $400 | Apr 10, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 V | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $120 | $100 | Apr 10, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Repeat | 1 | 4 | $2,400 | $900 | May 21, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02006 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $1,800 | $900 | Apr 14, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $120 | $0 | Apr 20, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02008 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 1 | 31 | $120 | $0 | Apr 20, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 02009 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Repeat | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $100 | Apr 10, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 03002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 31 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 03003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D06 IV | Other | 6 | 31 | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 03004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 1 | 31 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 03005 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | 31 | $1,200 | $100 | Apr 20, 1992 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03004 | #123166654 | Jun 29, 1995 | $800 | - | - |
Jul 23, 1991#100970292Jul 23, 1991Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#100970292$8,00029 viol.29 violations$8,000 in penalties
Inspection #100970292
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 13, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 29
- Violation Types
- 19 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,250
- Penalties on Record
- $8,000
- Site Address
- 523 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (16 of 29 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 K02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $1,750 | $800 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 I | Serious | 3 | 5 | $1,750 | $800 | Feb 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 5 | 7 | $1,750 | $800 | Mar 1, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 3 | 7 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,000 | $500 | Dec 13, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | 3 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 J01 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $1,250 | $800 | Feb 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 G01 | Serious | 1 | 31 | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $600 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $600 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $800 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01012A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 31 | $1,750 | $800 | Jan 6, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 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 Penalties3 citations, $1,500 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 3 citations 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | #113205850 | Apr 6, 1992 | $500 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 01009 | #113205850 | Apr 6, 1992 | $500 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
| 01010 | #113205850 | Apr 6, 1992 | $500 | Apr 24, 1992 | Mar 1, 1993 |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
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.
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).
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.
3 inspections, 1991 to 1995. 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.