AMERICAN CHEMICAL SERVICES
420 SOUTH COLFAX AVENUE, GRIFFITH, IN 46319
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Inspection records
Nov 29, 1999#124011602Nov 29, 1999Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#124011602$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124011602
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 29, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 29, 1999
- Closed
- Dec 17, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 420 South Colfax Avenue, Griffith, IN 46319
- 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.
Sep 2, 1999#125404749Sep 2, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125404749$11,15021 viol.21 violations$11,150 in penalties
Inspection #125404749
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 8, 2000
- Closed
- May 4, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 39
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 21 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,500
- Penalties on Record
- $11,150
- Site Address
- 420 South Colfax Avenue, Griffith, IN 46319
- 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 (21 of 21 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 Q06 | Serious | 1 | 39 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 39 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 22, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C02 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $400 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IB | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 ID | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 D03 IF | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 V | Serious | 1 | 39 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 VI | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01006D | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E03 VII | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $2,500 | $0 | Aug 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L01 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L03 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $750 | $375 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M04 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 M06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 2000 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $750 | $375 | Mar 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.308 Electrical - Special Systems OSHA citation code: 19100308 B03 | Serious | 1 | 39 | $1,250 | $0 | Jun 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 I02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,250 | $1,250 | May 30, 2000 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.1048 Formaldehyde OSHA citation code: 19101048 I03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,250 | $0 | May 30, 2000 | - | - |
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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.
2 inspections, 1999 to 1999. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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