LIGHT METALS COLORING CO INC
270 SPRING STREET, Southington, CT 06489
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Inspection records
Feb 24, 2022#345800882Feb 24, 2022Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#345800882$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #345800882
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2022
- Contested
- Sep 14, 2022
- Final Order
- Feb 10, 2023
- Closed
- Feb 23, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,151
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $10,151 | $2,000 | Oct 5, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 |
Sep 11, 2018#343455200Sep 11, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#343455200$13,1272 viol.2 violations$13,127 in penalties
Inspection #343455200
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 2018
- Final Order
- Feb 21, 2019
- Closed
- Feb 26, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 82
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,127
- Penalties on Record
- $13,127
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $7,293 | $7,293 | Mar 13, 2019 | - | Feb 21, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,834 | $5,834 | Mar 13, 2019 | - | Feb 21, 2019 |
Apr 26, 2018#343115275Apr 26, 2018Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#343115275$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #343115275
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 26, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 26, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 13, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 114
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Aug 25, 2016#341725489Aug 25, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#341725489$28,4676 viol.6 violations$28,467 in penalties
Inspection #341725489
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 2016
- Final Order
- Dec 14, 2016
- Closed
- Jan 4, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 104
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $40,667
- Penalties on Record
- $28,467
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,247 | $3,673 | Jan 3, 2017 | - | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,559 | $4,591 | Jan 3, 2017 | - | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $9,620 | $6,734 | Jan 3, 2017 | - | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 01004A | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 K01 I B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $11,224 | $7,857 | Jan 3, 2017 | - | Dec 14, 2016 |
| 01004B | 1910.124 General Requirements for Dipping and Coating Operations OSHA citation code: 19100124 H02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jan 3, 2017 | - | Dec 14, 2016 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 19, 2014#339589954Feb 19, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#339589954$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #339589954
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 2014
- Final Order
- Jun 25, 2014
- Closed
- Jun 24, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 144
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1026 Chromium (VI) OSHA citation code: 19101026 H03 III | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | - | Jun 25, 2014 |
Jun 22, 2010#314399502Jun 22, 2010Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#314399502$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314399502
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2010
- Closed
- Jul 12, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Jul 16, 2003#306410051Jul 16, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#306410051$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306410051
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 25, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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.
Jul 16, 2003#306409764Jul 16, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306409764$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306409764
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 16, 2003
- Closed
- Jul 24, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- 332811 Metal Heat Treating
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.
Mar 26, 2002#300088531Mar 26, 2002Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Health#300088531$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300088531
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 89
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.4 Recording Criteria | Other | 28 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2002 | - | - |
Dec 4, 2000#123203580Dec 4, 2000Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#123203580$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #123203580
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 4, 2000
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 270 Spring Street, Southington, CT 06489
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
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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.
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