Inspection #307605873
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of HYGRADE POLISHING AND PLATING at 22-07 41st Avenue, Lic, NY 11101 on Aug 12, 2005. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Feb 6, 2008.
OSHA documented 27 violations (17 serious, 4 willful, 6 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $19,875. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 89 air monitoring samples covering 17 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butoxyethanol, Ammonia, Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3), Cyanide (as Cn), Ethyl Benzene, and 12 more.
This employer has 6 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 307605873
- Type
- Referral (C)
- Scope
- Complete
- Opened
- Aug 12, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2008
- Total Violations
- 27
- Penalties on Record
- $19,875
- Initial Penalties
- $19,875
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Establishment
- Address
- 22-07 41st Avenue, Lic, NY 11101
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Other Inspections of This Employer6 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #307608174 | Sep 7, 2006 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #307608315 | Sep 7, 2006 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #307605857 | Aug 12, 2005 | Referral (C) | 18 violations | $4,125 |
| #108680562 | Dec 13, 1995 | Referral (C) | 3 violations | $1,600 |
| #109918714 | Aug 30, 1994 | Referral (C) | 11 violations | $2,775 |
| #17547746 | Jun 27, 1994 | Planned (H) | 18 violations | $5,875 |
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 Feb 6, 2008.
17 serious, 4 willful, 6 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Current and initial penalty totals are the same on record.
Chemical Exposure Sampling17 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 1 | 0.4234 | ppm |
| Ammonia | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3) | 2 | 0.0008 - 0.0115 | mg/m³ |
| Cyanide (as Cn) | 11 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Benzene | 6 | 0 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 1 | 0.4215 | mg/m³ |
| Hexone | 6 | 0 - 0.2835943 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Bromide | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Hydrogen Chloride | 4 | 0 | ppm |
| Methylene Chloride | 23 | 0 - 34.1145 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Acetate | 6 | 0.9413216 - 1.5899053 | ppm |
| Nitric Acid | 3 | 0 | ppm |
| Phosphoric Acid | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 1 | 0.306 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 1 | 0 | % |
| Sodium Hydroxide | 1 | 0.0343 | mg/m³ |
| Sulfuric Acid | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Toluene | 6 | 2.779264 - 4.4275808 | ppm |
| Xylene | 6 | 0 - 0.1149807 | 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 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Feb 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 F01 | Serious | $375 | $375 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B02 | Serious | $750 | $750 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | $750 | $750 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Serious | $750 | $750 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | $750 | $750 | Feb 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E03 | Serious | $750 | $750 | Feb 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 F | Serious | $375 | $375 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 E | Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | $300 | $300 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D01 I | Serious | $375 | $375 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012A | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 L01 | Serious | $375 | $375 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012E | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Willful | $3,665 | $3,665 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H04 | Willful | $3,660 | $3,660 | Apr 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
| 03002E | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 G03 | Other | $0 | $0 | Mar 21, 2006 | - | - |
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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