Inspection #312723562

Name: OSHA Inspection #312723562: METAL IMPROVEMENT CO., LLC DBA E/M COATING SERVICE
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a referral inspection of METAL IMPROVEMENT CO., LLC DBA E/M COATING SERVICE at 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148 on Mar 9, 2009. The inspection scope was complete. The case was closed on Jul 20, 2010.

OSHA documented 12 violations (9 serious, 3 repeat) with total penalties on record of $76,300. This inspection is linked to 1 referral in OSHA records.

OSHA collected 59 air monitoring samples covering 11 substances during this inspection, including 2-Butanone, Diacetone Alcohol, Ethyl Alcohol, Ethyl Benzene, Hexone, and 6 more.

This employer has 3 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 312723562
Type: Referral (C)
Scope: Complete
Opened: Mar 9, 2009
Closed: Jul 20, 2010
Total Violations: 12
Penalties on Record: $76,300
Initial Penalties: $116,000
Related Activity: 1 referral

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.

Establishment

Name: METAL IMPROVEMENT CO., LLC DBA E/M COATING SERVICE
Address: 129 South Eisenhower Lane, Lombard, IL 60148
Industry: 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers

Other Inspections of This Employer3 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#314035452	May 20, 2010	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#314035460	May 20, 2010	Follow-Up (F)	No violations
#312723422	Mar 4, 2009	Referral (C)	16 violations	$87,850

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Jul 20, 2010.

Citations on Record

9 serious, 3 repeat.

Initial Penalties

$116,000

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

$76,300

Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.

Chemical Exposure Sampling11 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

Substance	Samples	Result Range	Unit	OSHA PEL
2-Butanone	8	0 - 39.109031	ppm	200 ppm (590 mg/m³)
Diacetone Alcohol	6	0 - 1.348017	ppm	50 ppm (240 mg/m³)
Ethyl Alcohol	7	0.541741 - 2.847163	ppm	1000 ppm (1900 mg/m³)
Ethyl Benzene	6	0 - 0.141612	ppm	100 ppm (435 mg/m³)
Hexone	8	0 - 0.614774	ppm	100 ppm (410 mg/m³)
Isopropyl Alcohol	6	0 - 0.268468	ppm	400 ppm (980 mg/m³)
n-Butyl Alcohol	6	0 - 0.560141	ppm	100 ppm (300 mg/m³)
Phosphoric Acid	2	0 - 0.028283	mg/m³	1 mg/m³
Sulfuric Acid	2	0	mg/m³	1 mg/m³
Toluene	7	0 - 3.343034	ppm	200 ppm
Xylene	1	0	ppm	100 ppm (435 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	1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06	Serious	$2,500	$1,750	Oct 21, 2009	-	-
01002	1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 G02	Serious	$2,000	$2,000	Oct 5, 2009	-	-
01005A	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01	Serious	$3,500	$3,250	Oct 5, 2009	-	-
01005B	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02	Serious	$0	$0	Oct 5, 2009	-	-
01006	1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 G01 IA	Serious	$2,000	$1,400	Oct 5, 2009	-	-
01010A	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04	Serious	$7,000	$4,900	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
01010B	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02	Serious	$2,000	$0	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
01010C	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
01010D	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01	Serious	$7,000	$0	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
02001	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01	Repeat	$35,000	$24,500	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
02002	1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01	Repeat	$35,000	$24,500	Nov 21, 2009	-	-
02003	1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C	Repeat	$20,000	$14,000	Oct 5, 2009	-	-

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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