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OSHA Inspection: ROCKFORD SPECIALTIES CO.

Complaint inspection · Health discipline

On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of ROCKFORD SPECIALTIES CO. in 5601 INDUSTRIAL AVE, ROCKFORD, IL 61101 (NAICS 331420). OSHA activity number 342446242.

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Site address
5601 INDUSTRIAL AVE
City
ROCKFORD
State
IL
ZIP
61101
Mailing
5601 INDUSTRIAL AVE, LOVES PARK, IL 61111
Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Health
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
331420
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1910.1026 L01 III

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 6 exposed
Issued
Jul 13, 2017
Abate by
Aug 10, 2017
Penalty
Initial $3,802 · Current $2,000 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(iii): Employers shall include chromium (VI) in the hazard communication program established to comply with the HCS (�1910.1200). Employers shall ensure that each employee has access to labels on containers of chromium (VI) and to safety data sheets, and is trained in accordance with the requirements of HCS and paragraph (l)(2) of this section.    On or about July 5, 2017, employees in the Welding Department were required to perform welding activities on carbon steel and stainless steel, exposing employees to the hazards associated with Chromium (VI).  The employer did not ensure that Chromium (VI) was addressed in their hazard communication program, did not maintain safety data sheets, and did not provide employees training on the associated hazards with Chromium (VI).      Abatement certification is required for this item in accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(c).
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2000
  • — Z (S) $3802

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