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9397 MERCANTILE DRIVE, MENTOR, OH 44060 · NAICS 339950 Sign Manufacturing
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Jun 1, 2006#310109277Jun 1, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#310109277$2,61015 viol.15 violations$2,610 in penalties
Inspection #310109277
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 27, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,610
- Site Address
- 9397 Mercantile Drive, Mentor, OH 44060
- Industry
- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (15 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Serious | 1 | 7 | $450 | $270 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $600 | $360 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 D | Serious | 1 | 5 | $750 | $450 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $360 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $360 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01012B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01013A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $450 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01013B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01013C | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01014A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $360 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 01014B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 2006 | - | - |
Jun 1, 2006#308016674Jun 1, 2006Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308016674$81010 viol.10 violations$810 in penalties
Inspection #308016674
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 1, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2006
- Closed
- May 22, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 9
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $810
- Site Address
- 9397 Mercantile Drive, Mentor, OH 44060
- Industry
- 339950 Sign Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
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 | 4 | 0 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $450 | $270 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $450 | $270 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 9 | $450 | $270 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002A | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.1052 Methylene Chloride OSHA citation code: 19101052 H01 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Oct 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002C | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 2006 | - | - |
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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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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.
2 inspections, 2006 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Miscellaneous Manufacturing, 10,233 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: sign manufacturing reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 23.4%; NAICS 33995 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source