MIDWEST ELASTOMERS, INC.
700 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, WAPAKONETA, OH 45895 · NAICS 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Oct 18, 2019#344384706Oct 18, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#344384706$10,6872 viol.2 violations$10,687 in penalties
Inspection #344384706
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 18, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 2019
- Contested
- Apr 13, 2020
- Final Order
- Apr 29, 2022
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,812
- Penalties on Record
- $10,687
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin 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 | 1910.9 Compliance duties owed to each employee OSHA citation code: 19100009 B | Serious | 2 | 8 | $10,390 | $6,234 | Apr 1, 2022 | Apr 13, 2020 | Apr 29, 2022 |
| 01002A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $7,422 | $4,453 | Apr 13, 2020 | Apr 29, 2022 |
Sep 24, 2019#344333489Sep 24, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344333489$20,4203 viol.3 violations$20,420 in penalties
Inspection #344333489
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 24, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2019
- Final Order
- Nov 18, 2019
- Closed
- Jan 23, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,630
- Penalties on Record
- $20,420
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin 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.
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 suffers electric shock while changing light fixture
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.332 Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices - Training OSHA citation code: 19100332 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $10,210 | Dec 9, 2019 | - | Nov 18, 2019 |
| 01002A | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $10,210 | Dec 9, 2019 | - | Nov 18, 2019 |
| 01002B | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $0 | Dec 9, 2019 | - | Nov 18, 2019 |
May 8, 2019#343992897May 8, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343992897$23,3375 viol.5 violations$23,337 in penalties
Inspection #343992897
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 2019
- Final Order
- Sep 3, 2019
- Closed
- Oct 31, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 72
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $46,674
- Penalties on Record
- $23,337
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Dr., Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
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 amputates three fingers while clearing material fro
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B07 | Serious | 4 | 12 | $5,834 | $2,917 | Sep 4, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 40 | $10,210 | $10,210 | Aug 27, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 III A | Serious | 1 | 40 | $10,210 | $0 | Oct 15, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Repeat | 1 | 12 | $20,420 | $10,210 | Oct 15, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 03001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II D | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
Apr 3, 2019#343903803Apr 3, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343903803$15,3153 viol.3 violations$15,315 in penalties
Inspection #343903803
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 3, 2019
- Final Order
- Sep 3, 2019
- Closed
- Oct 11, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 76
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30,630
- Penalties on Record
- $15,315
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
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 crushes fingers in fall into conveyor
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $5,105 | Aug 27, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $10,210 | Oct 15, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 3 | $10,210 | $0 | Oct 15, 2019 | - | Sep 3, 2019 |
Apr 4, 2017#342284437Apr 4, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342284437$5,3241 viol.1 violation$5,324 in penalties
Inspection #342284437
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2017
- Final Order
- Jul 6, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 28, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,873
- Penalties on Record
- $5,324
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
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's finger is partially amputated by a rotating airlo
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $8,873 | $5,324 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 6, 2017 |
Apr 4, 2017#342231255Apr 4, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342231255$5,3241 viol.1 violation$5,324 in penalties
Inspection #342231255
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2017
- Final Order
- Jul 6, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 28, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 68
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,873
- Penalties on Record
- $5,324
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
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 clears out a dust collector and amputates fingers
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 10 | $8,873 | $5,324 | Jul 11, 2017 | - | Jul 6, 2017 |
Oct 6, 2006#309443612Oct 6, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309443612$6,8109 viol.9 violations$6,810 in penalties
Inspection #309443612
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 6, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 2, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,810
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $525 | $340 | Nov 14, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Nov 29, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $570 | Dec 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IA | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Dec 13, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 7 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,625 | Dec 13, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 17, 1990#106281678Oct 17, 1990FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#106281678$1,1804 viol.4 violations$1,180 in penalties
Inspection #106281678
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 1990
- Closed
- Nov 27, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,520
- Penalties on Record
- $1,180
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
One employee killed and one overcome by nitrogen leak
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $240 | Nov 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $640 | $640 | Nov 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 IIIG | Serious | 1 | 1 | $480 | $300 | Nov 4, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 E01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1990 | - | - |
Apr 24, 1986#101608693Apr 24, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101608693$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101608693
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 2, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber 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.
Jan 14, 1986#100062280Jan 14, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100062280$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100062280
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1986
- Closed
- Jan 14, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 700 Industrial Drive, Wapakoneta, OH 45895
- Industry
- 325212 Synthetic Rubber Manufacturing
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.
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13 inspections, 1984 to 2019. 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
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,102 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.