MODERN DISPERSIONS, INC.
22 MARGUERITE AVE., LEOMINSTER, MA 01453
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Inspection records
Apr 25, 2023#346656580Apr 25, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346656580$11,0005 viol.5 violations$11,000 in penalties
Inspection #346656580
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 25, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2023
- Final Order
- Jul 13, 2023
- Closed
- Dec 19, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,313
- Penalties on Record
- $11,000
- Site Address
- 78 Marguerite Ave., Leominster, MA 01453
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II B | Serious | 1 | 15 | $7,813 | $5,500 | Aug 9, 2023 | - | Jul 13, 2023 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2023 | - | Jul 13, 2023 |
| 01002A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,250 | $5,500 | Aug 9, 2023 | - | Jul 13, 2023 |
| 01002B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $6,250 | $0 | Aug 9, 2023 | - | Jul 13, 2023 |
| 01002C | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 9, 2023 | - | Jul 13, 2023 |
Jan 2, 2018#342856382Jan 2, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342856382$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342856382
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 2, 2018
- Final Order
- Mar 13, 2018
- Closed
- Apr 13, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 59
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 78 Marquerite Ave., Leominster, MA 01453
- Industry
- 326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing
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.
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.
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Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B06 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 20, 2018 | - | Mar 13, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Mar 27, 2018 | - | Mar 13, 2018 |
Jul 11, 2011#315514125Jul 11, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315514125$8,6198 viol.8 violations$8,619 in penalties
Inspection #315514125
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 11, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 2011
- Contested
- Sep 26, 2011
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2011
- Closed
- Dec 19, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,185
- Penalties on Record
- $8,619
- Site Address
- 78 Marguerite Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
- Industry
- 325991 Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 4 | 7 | $3,825 | $1,480 | Aug 23, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $3,060 | $1,190 | Oct 4, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II | Serious | 5 | 5 | $3,060 | $1,190 | Aug 23, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $3,060 | $1,190 | Aug 23, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $2,295 | $892 | Aug 23, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 4 | 5 | $3,060 | $1,190 | Aug 23, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
| 01007 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,825 | $1,487 | Oct 4, 2011 | Sep 26, 2011 | Dec 7, 2011 |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 11, 2002#304048309Dec 11, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304048309$1,7528 viol.8 violations$1,752 in penalties
Inspection #304048309
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 10, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,063
- Penalties on Record
- $1,752
- Site Address
- 22 Marguerite Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
- Industry
- 325991 Custom Compounding of Purchased Resins
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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $438 | $438 | Jan 13, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 3 | 10 | $875 | $438 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $438 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 7 | 15 | $875 | $438 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 4 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Feb 11, 2003 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 3, 1992#17826967Sep 3, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#17826967$6,20016 viol.16 violations$6,200 in penalties
Inspection #17826967
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 3, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1993
- Closed
- Sep 8, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,575
- Penalties on Record
- $6,200
- Site Address
- 22 Marguerite Avenue, Leominster, MA 01453
- 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 Sampling4 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Carbon Black | 3 | 0 - 5.01 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 10 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 10 | 0 - 0.9699 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (7 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 35 | $875 | $500 | Apr 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 15 | $700 | $500 | Apr 2, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $875 | $500 | Mar 1, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.216 Mills and Calenders in the Rubber and Plastics Industries OSHA citation code: 19100216 B01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $700 | $500 | Feb 26, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $525 | $500 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 1 | 14 | $700 | $500 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 4 | 16 | $500 | $500 | Jan 20, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 26, 1986#101837482Mar 26, 1986Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#101837482$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101837482
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1986
- Closed
- May 27, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 22 Marguerite Ave., Leominster, MA 01453
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 D06 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | May 27, 1986 | - | - |
Mar 26, 1984#141028Mar 26, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#141028$24011 viol.11 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #141028
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1984
- Closed
- Nov 28, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 22 Marguerite Ave, Leominster, MA 01453
- 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 (7 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 18, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1984 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1984 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $240 | $240 | Nov 19, 1984 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 1984 | - | - |
| 03001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1984 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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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.
7 inspections, 1984 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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