PRECOAT METALS DIVISION OF SEQUA CORPORATION
6300 US HWY, 12 & IN. 249, PORTAGE, IN 46368
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Inspection records
Jan 16, 2008#310373261Jan 16, 2008FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#310373261$2,0802 viol.2 violations$2,080 in penalties
Inspection #310373261
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2008
- Closed
- Apr 3, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 92
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,600
- Penalties on Record
- $2,080
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when struck by crane load
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 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,300 | $1,040 | Mar 6, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 G04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,300 | $1,040 | Mar 6, 2008 | - | - |
Jan 7, 2005#308180215Jan 7, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308180215$2,5366 viol.6 violations$2,536 in penalties
Inspection #308180215
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 7, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 7, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,900
- Penalties on Record
- $2,536
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $634 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $634 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $975 | $634 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 25 | $975 | $634 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 2005 | - | - |
Sep 1, 1998#125364893Sep 1, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125364893$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125364893
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 1, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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.
Aug 5, 1997#125364604Aug 5, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#125364604$7503 viol.3 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #125364604
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1998
- Closed
- Jan 20, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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 Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stoddard Solvent | 20 | 0 - 25.89 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 C02 V | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 29, 1998 | - | - |
Feb 17, 1997#125342360Feb 17, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125342360$011 viol.11 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #125342360
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 10, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 3 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E07 II | Other | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1997 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
May 31, 1996#123969461May 31, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#123969461$3751 viol.1 violation$375 in penalties
Inspection #123969461
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 30, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 94
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $375
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $375 | $375 | Jul 30, 1996 | - | - |
Apr 16, 1996#123969321Apr 16, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123969321$4851 viol.1 violation$485 in penalties
Inspection #123969321
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 19, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $485
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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 (1 of 1 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 F06 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $485 | Aug 16, 1996 | - | - |
Mar 13, 1996#124001827Mar 13, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124001827$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124001827
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 13, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 13, 1996
- Closed
- May 10, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 94
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 6300 Us Hwy, 12 & In. 249, Portage, IN 46368
- 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.
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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.
8 inspections, 1996 to 2008. 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
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source