Inspection #18063446
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of FIBER MATERIALS, INC. at Biddeford Industrial Park, Biddeford, ME 04005 on Nov 16, 1988. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jun 28, 1991.
OSHA documented 13 violations (8 serious, 5 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,200. This inspection is linked to 2 complaints in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 31 air monitoring samples covering 11 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, 2-Ethoxyethanol, Acetone, Benzo [a] Pyrene, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), and 6 more.
This employer has 20+ other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 18063446
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Nov 16, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1991
- Contested
- Jun 8, 1989
- Final Order
- Jan 8, 1990
- Total Violations
- 13
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Establishment
- Address
- Biddeford Industrial Park, Biddeford, ME 04005
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer20+ on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #344547377 | Jan 9, 2020 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #316196328 | Dec 19, 2011 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #314777434 | Sep 14, 2010 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $1,600 |
| #312780067 | Dec 10, 2008 | Planned (H) | 8 violations | $4,950 |
| #117917823 | Dec 28, 1999 | Planned (H) | 6 violations | $5,500 |
| #300297108 | Oct 20, 1997 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #109788380 | Jun 26, 1997 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #300296407 | Apr 9, 1997 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #122375587 | Feb 7, 1997 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #122373657 | Feb 9, 1995 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #109799411 | Jul 28, 1992 | Referral (C) | 13 violations | $9,500 |
| #18062430 | May 9, 1990 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #102755600 | Jan 5, 1990 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #103393997 | Jan 10, 1989 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $800 |
| #18064378 | Apr 28, 1988 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $200 |
| #101450724 | Sep 30, 1987 | Referral (C) | No violations | |
| #101043339 | Apr 16, 1987 | Follow-Up (F) | 18 violations | $1,060 |
| #971077 | May 13, 1986 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #101084135 | Mar 20, 1986 | Complaint (B) | 11 violations | $1,250 |
| #942714 | Sep 3, 1985 | Complaint (B) | No violations |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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.
Inspection closed Jun 28, 1991.
8 serious, 5 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling11 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 4 | 0 - 0.9272 | |
| 2-Ethoxyethanol | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Acetone | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 6 | 0 - 0.0021 | |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 6 | 0 - 0.0023 | |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 6 | 0 - 0.6765 | mg/m³ |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | 2 | 25.3623 - 45.5993 | ppm |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 1 | 0.106 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 2 | 78.3603 - 95.5005 | ppm |
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).
Violations
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.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $480 | $240 | May 19, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | $0 | $200 | May 31, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | - |
| 01003A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L01 I | Serious | $720 | $360 | Jun 15, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | - |
| 01003B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 L03 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | Jan 8, 1990 |
| 01004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | $800 | $400 | Jul 15, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | Jan 8, 1990 |
| 01004C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | Jan 8, 1990 |
| 01004D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | $0 | $0 | May 23, 1989 | Jun 8, 1989 | Jan 8, 1990 |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 E03 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1989 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1989 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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