EMPIRE METAL FINISHING, INC.
24-69 46TH STREET, ASTORIA, NY 11103 · NAICS 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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Inspection records
Mar 2, 2015#340433085Mar 2, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#340433085$4,9009 viol.9 violations$4,900 in penalties
Inspection #340433085
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 2, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 2015
- Final Order
- Sep 14, 2015
- Closed
- Oct 27, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,900
- Site Address
- 24-69 46 Street, Astoria, NY 11103
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Violations
Violation list (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 E | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,200 | $2,940 | Sep 21, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,800 | $0 | Aug 28, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F06 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,800 | $1,960 | Aug 28, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F08 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 01003C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 02001A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | - | Sep 14, 2015 | |
| 02001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B02 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 02001C | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B04 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2015 | - | Sep 14, 2015 |
Jan 23, 2009#307612846Jan 23, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307612846$7,80013 viol.13 violations$7,800 in penalties
Inspection #307612846
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 23, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2009
- Contested
- Jul 23, 2009
- Final Order
- Oct 28, 2009
- Closed
- Mar 5, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 9 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $8,795
- Penalties on Record
- $7,800
- Site Address
- 24-69 46th Street, Astoria, NY 11103
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (12 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $875 | Aug 28, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 01002 | 1910.126 Additional requirements for special dipping and coating operations OSHA citation code: 19100126 E | Serious | 1 | 27 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Aug 28, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 01003 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $750 | $525 | Aug 7, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 01004 | 1910.141 Sanitation OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $1,750 | $1,750 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Sep 28, 2009 |
| 02001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Repeat | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Repeat | 3 | 13 | $1,800 | $1,050 | Aug 28, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Repeat | 1 | 13 | $120 | $100 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Repeat | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
| 02003C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 I | Repeat | 1 | 13 | $0 | $0 | Jul 17, 2009 | Jul 23, 2009 | Oct 28, 2009 |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 1, 2005#307604918Mar 1, 2005Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#307604918$9,97516 viol.16 violations$9,975 in penalties
Inspection #307604918
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 7, 2005
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,250
- Penalties on Record
- $9,975
- Site Address
- 24-69 46 Street, Astoria, NY 11103
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Methylene Chloride | 1 | 17.6797 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $750 | $525 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 I02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 E06 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 L03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,000 | $700 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007D | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 K | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 10, 2005#307604777Feb 10, 2005Referral (C) · Complete scope, Safety#307604777$5,2506 viol.6 violations$5,250 in penalties
Inspection #307604777
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 7, 2005
- Closed
- Nov 22, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,500
- Penalties on Record
- $5,250
- Site Address
- 24-69 46th Street, Astoria, NY 11103
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,250 | $875 | Jun 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jun 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 25 | $2,500 | $1,750 | Jun 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $875 | Jul 14, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,250 | $875 | Jun 22, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,250 | $875 | Jun 22, 2005 | - | - |
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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).
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 47,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source