OMNOVA SOLUTIONS INC.
1380 TECH WAY DRIVE, AKRON, OH 44306 · NAICS 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jun 22, 2017#342418951Jun 22, 2017Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#342418951$11,9503 viol.3 violations$11,950 in penalties
Inspection #342418951
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2017
- Final Order
- Aug 21, 2017
- Closed
- Aug 25, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $19,918
- Penalties on Record
- $11,950
- Site Address
- 1380 Tech Way, Akron, OH 44306
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $9,054 | $5,432 | - | Aug 21, 2017 | |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 21, 2017 | |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D02 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $10,864 | $6,518 | - | Aug 21, 2017 |
Aug 30, 2013#339367062Aug 30, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#339367062$1,5302 viol.2 violations$1,530 in penalties
Inspection #339367062
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2013
- Final Order
- Nov 6, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 26, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 52
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,060
- Penalties on Record
- $1,530
- Site Address
- 1380 Tech Way Drive, Akron, OH 44306
- Industry
- 325998 All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 5 | 15 | $3,060 | $1,530 | - | Nov 6, 2013 | |
| 02001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | - | Nov 6, 2013 |
Oct 5, 2011#331074500Oct 5, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#331074500$14,5055 viol.5 violations$14,505 in penalties
Inspection #331074500
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 27, 2012
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,150
- Penalties on Record
- $14,505
- Site Address
- 1380 Tech Way Drive, Akron, OH 44306
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 E01 | Serious | 4 | 1 | $4,250 | $2,975 | Apr 26, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | $0 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 III | Serious | 4 | 1 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Apr 26, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,250 | $4,250 | Apr 11, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01006 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,400 | $2,380 | Apr 1, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,102 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.