Inspection #304047194
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of INDEPENDENT PLATING CO., INC. at 35 New St., Worcester, MA 01605 on Sep 16, 2002. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Mar 24, 2003.
OSHA documented 26 violations (18 serious, 8 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $3,941. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 15 air monitoring samples covering 1 substance during this inspection, including Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust).
This employer has 1 other OSHA inspection on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 304047194
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Sep 16, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 24, 2003
- Total Violations
- 26
- Penalties on Record
- $3,941
- Initial Penalties
- $7,875
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Establishment
- Address
- 35 New St., Worcester, MA 01605
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Other Inspections of This Employer1 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #102768793 | Jun 2, 1994 | Planned (H) | 8 violations | $625 |
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 Mar 24, 2003.
18 serious, 8 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 5 | 0 - 15.7906 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 - 15.7906 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 5 | 0 - 2.92 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | $525 | $263 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | $700 | $350 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C09 I | Serious | $525 | $263 | Nov 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 I08 | Serious | $700 | $350 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 L04 III | Serious | $525 | $263 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 I | Serious | $525 | $263 | Dec 7, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q08 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 7, 2002 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q08 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 7, 2002 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 E | Serious | $700 | $350 | Nov 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | $525 | $263 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C05 IIE2 | Serious | $700 | $350 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C05 IIH | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01009C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | $700 | $350 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G04 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | $700 | $350 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $525 | $263 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 J02 II | Serious | $525 | $263 | Nov 11, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 VIII | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q02 IX | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 27, 2002 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 2002 | - | - |
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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