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OSHA Inspection: ERIE PLATING COMPANY

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of ERIE PLATING COMPANY in 656 WEST 12TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16501 (NAICS 332813). OSHA activity number 346150816.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
ERIE PLATING COMPANY
Site address
656 WEST 12TH STREET
City
ERIE
State
PA
ZIP
16501
Mailing
656 WEST 12TH STREET, ERIE, PA 16501

What kind of inspection was it?

Inspection type
Complaint (B)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B

When did the case open and close?

Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded

Establishment context

NAICS code
332813
Employees
46
Ownership type
A

Citations

3 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.22 D01

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $11188.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are inspected, regularly and as necessary, and maintained in a safe condition:  a.)  Erie Plating Company; Anodize Dept. - On or about  8/9/22, and at times prior thereto,  the walking surface around the chemical tanks was not  inspected regularly to ensure it was in good condition.  A portion of the walking surfaces wooden frame collapsed as an employee was walking through the area.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $11188

1910.22 B

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(b): The employer did not ensure that each walking-working surface can support the maximum intended load for that surface.   a.)  Erie Plating Company; Anodize Dept. - On or about  8/9/22, and at times prior thereto,  the walking surface around the chemicals tank could not support employee's walking on them.  The walking surface was being deteriorated by chemicals in the work area.  The chemicals were being splashed and dripped onto the walkway.  A portion of the walking surfaces wooden frame collapsed while an employee was walking through the area.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.124 H04

Serious Gravity 1 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $5594.00 · Current $5000.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.124(h)(4): Employees working with chromic acid were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts, especially their nostrils:   a)  Erie Plating Company, Plating area- On or about 8/16/22 and times prior thereto:   Company employees worked with and around hazardous substances including, but not limited to, chromic acid during dipping and plating operations.  Employees were not provided with periodic examinations of their exposed body parts and nostrils.  ABATEMENT CERTIFICATION REQUIRED: Abatement certification is required within 10 days after the abatement date noted on the citation (see below).  This certification shall include a statement that abatement is complete, the date abatement was completed, method of abatement, and state that employees and their representatives were informed of this abatement.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $5000
  • — Z (S) $5594

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Source

This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 346150816.