Inspection #303776165

Name: OSHA Inspection #303776165: HPI PRODUCTS, INC.
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of HPI PRODUCTS, INC. at 148 Ballpark Ave., Damascus, GA 39841 on Feb 11, 2004. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Mar 6, 2006.

OSHA documented 38 violations (29 serious, 9 repeat) with total penalties on record of $42,400. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 54 air monitoring samples covering 2 substances during this inspection, including Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction), Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust).

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 303776165
Type: Referral (C)
Scope: Partial
Opened: Feb 11, 2004
Closed: Mar 6, 2006
Total Violations: 38
Penalties on Record: $42,400
Initial Penalties: $69,200
Related Activity: 1 referral

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.

Establishment

Name: HPI PRODUCTS, INC.
Address: 148 Ballpark Ave., Damascus, GA 39841
Industry: 325320 Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Mar 6, 2006.

Citations on Record

29 serious, 9 repeat.

Initial Penalties

$69,200

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$42,400

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
Gravimetric DeterminationQC	18	0.0599 - 407.007	mg/m³	-
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)	7	0.0599 - 137.9	mg/m³	20 mppcf (respirable)
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)	11	2.6057 - 407.007	mg/m³	15 mg/m³ (total dust), 5 mg/m³ (respirable fraction)
Sample WeightQC	18	0.025 - 206.617	mg	-

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
01001A	1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01001B	1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01002	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01	Serious	$4,000	$2,000	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
01003A	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III	Serious	$1,200	$600	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01003B	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01004	1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
01005A	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01005B	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01005C	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B05	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01006	1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 D10	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
01007A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Jan 21, 2005	-	-
01007B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K03	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01008	1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 C01 I	Serious	$1,200	$600	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01009	1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01010	1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01011	1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
01012	1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A	Serious	$2,800	$1,400	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01013A	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I	Serious	$1,600	$800	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01013B	1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03	Serious	$0	$0	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01014A	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F	Serious	$1,600	$800	Sep 21, 2004	-	-
01014B	1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
01015	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01	Serious	$1,600	$800	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01016	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02	Serious	$1,600	$800	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01017	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 II	Serious	$1,600	$800	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01018	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III	Serious	$1,600	$800	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01019A	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02	Serious	$2,000	$1,000	Jan 13, 2006	-	-
01019B	1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E	Serious	$0	$0	Jan 13, 2006	-	-
01020A	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I	Serious	$1,200	$600	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
01020B	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 III	Serious	$0	$0	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
02001A	1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A	Repeat	$10,000	$7,500	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
02001B	1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01	Repeat	$0	$0	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
02002A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01	Repeat	$4,000	$3,000	Jan 21, 2005	-	-
02002B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III	Repeat	$0	$0	Jan 21, 2005	-	-
02002C	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01	Repeat	$0	$0	Jan 21, 2005	-	-
02003	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02	Repeat	$6,000	$4,500	Jan 21, 2005	-	-
02004	1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A	Repeat	$4,000	$3,000	Aug 9, 2004	-	-
02005	1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B	Repeat	$3,200	$2,400	Aug 30, 2004	-	-
02006	1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 III	Repeat	$4,000	$3,000	Aug 30, 2004	-	-

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.

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