CREATIVE BIOMASS INC
22 KIMBALL PLACE, FITCHBURG, MA 01420 · NAICS 321219 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
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Apr 27, 2010#313204299Apr 27, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#313204299$2,5002 viol.2 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #313204299
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2010
- Contested
- Jun 15, 2010
- Final Order
- Jun 1, 2011
- Closed
- Jul 17, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 22 Kimball Place, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Industry
- 321219 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $500 | Jul 13, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Repeat | 1 | 3 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Jul 13, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
Mar 29, 2010#313203861Mar 29, 2010FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#313203861$22,00013 viol.13 violations$22,000 in penalties
Inspection #313203861
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 2010
- Contested
- Jun 15, 2010
- Final Order
- Jun 10, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 13 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $24,000
- Penalties on Record
- $22,000
- Site Address
- 22 Kimball Place, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Industry
- 321219 Reconstituted Wood Product Manufacturing
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed while troubleshooting motor
Violations
Violation list (13 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 8 | 10 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jul 13, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 V | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 10, 2011 |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 VA | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 VC | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01006 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jul 3, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01007 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $0 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01008 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jul 13, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01009 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 14, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01010 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 14, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01011A | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
| 01011B | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 10, 2011 |
| 01012 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 16, 2010 | Jun 15, 2010 | Jun 1, 2011 |
Sep 21, 2009#313201899Sep 21, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313201899$17,25027 viol.27 violations$17,250 in penalties
Inspection #313201899
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 2009
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 27 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,250
- Penalties on Record
- $17,250
- Site Address
- 22 Kimball Place, Fitchburg, MA 01420
- Industry
- 321219 Reconstituted Wood Product 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 6 | 18.4396 - 113.9056 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 6 | 18.4396 - 113.9056 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 6 | 9.04 - 28.342 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (16 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01 | Serious | 3 | 17 | $750 | $750 | Feb 21, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B06 | Serious | 3 | 17 | $750 | $750 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C02 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004C | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C03 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004D | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 C04 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 C01 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 C02 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005C | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 C04 | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01005D | 1910.39 Fire Prevention Plans OSHA citation code: 19100039 D | Serious | 1 | 17 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 17 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F01 | Serious | 2 | 12 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Mar 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 K01 I | Serious | 2 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Feb 17, 2010 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 2 | 17 | $750 | $750 | Feb 28, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Wood Product Manufacturing, 18,897 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: reconstituted wood product manufacturing reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source