Inspection #306273368
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a planned inspection of WESTFIELD ELECTROPLATING CO at 68 North Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085 on Jul 15, 2004. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Aug 4, 2005.
OSHA documented 25 violations (18 serious, 7 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $9,193.
OSHA collected 37 air monitoring samples covering 17 substances during this inspection, including Antimony and Compounds (as Sb), Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be), Cadmium, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts, and 12 more.
This employer has 16 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 306273368
- Type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2004
- Closed
- Aug 4, 2005
- Total Violations
- 25
- Penalties on Record
- $9,193
- Initial Penalties
- $18,378
Establishment
- Address
- 68 North Elm Street, Westfield, MA 01085
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Other Inspections of This Employer16 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #347987125 | Jan 16, 2025 | Planned (H) | 1 violation | $8,193 |
| #347740839 | Sep 9, 2024 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $29,493 |
| #347622961 | Jul 16, 2024 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #347147852 | Dec 7, 2023 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $14,518 |
| #342059748 | Jan 27, 2017 | Complaint (B) | 1 violation | $3,422 |
| #341810174 | Oct 3, 2016 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $6,734 |
| #341271740 | Feb 23, 2016 | Referral (C) | 1 violation | $3,150 |
| #341272151 | Feb 23, 2016 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #340563287 | Apr 17, 2015 | Referral (C) | 4 violations | $8,595 |
| #339813370 | Jun 19, 2014 | Referral (C) | 6 violations | $8,781 |
| #313200925 | Jul 31, 2009 | Programmed Other (K) | No violations | |
| #113527733 | Aug 14, 2000 | Complaint (B) | 8 violations | $3,165 |
| #10632230 | May 12, 1983 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #10637031 | Feb 23, 1978 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #10636850 | Sep 6, 1977 | Complaint (B) | No violations | |
| #10636512 | Aug 1, 1974 | Planned (H) | 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 Aug 4, 2005.
18 serious, 7 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling17 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0.0006326 - 0.0007925 | mg/m³ |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 6 | 0 - 0.0091 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Hexamethylene Diisocyanate | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 1 | 1.423 | ppm |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 - 0.0301478 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 1 | 26.4791355 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $1,375 | $688 | Jan 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Nov 4, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 | Serious | $825 | $413 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | $701 | $351 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jan 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.125 Additional Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations Using Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100125 E02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Jan 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 E | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Apr 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01009A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $1,925 | $963 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01009B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2004 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | $825 | $413 | Oct 22, 2004 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Serious | $825 | $413 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Dec 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 01013 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | $701 | $351 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01014 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | $701 | $351 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01015 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01016 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A03 I | Serious | $1,100 | $550 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 A07 | Other | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 IV | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 V | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 14, 2004 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 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.
Data Source and Methodology
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