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Bi-Qem, Inc., Florence, MA: 23 OSHA citations, $130,000 in penalties (2022)
OSHA recorded 3 inspections at Bi-Qem, Inc., 238 Nonotuck ST., Florence, MA 01062, between February 7, 2022 and October 25, 2022. 2 inspections ended in citations: 23 citations with $189,217 in initial penalties and $130,000 in current penalties. The latest citation was issued March 20, 2023.
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- Site
- 238 Nonotuck ST., Florence, MA 01062
- Industry
- 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing
- Ownership
- Private
- Employees at the site
- 24 (as recorded at the latest inspection)
- Inspections
- 3, of which 2 with citations
- Citations
- 23
- Penalties
- $189,217 initial, $130,000 current
Inspections
Every inspection OSHA opened at this site since November 3, 2021.
| Opened | Closed | Type | Scope | Focus | Citations | Current penalties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2022 | March 2, 2023 | Referral | Partial | Safety | 0 | Not listed | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | Referral | Partial | Health | 18 | $100,000 | osha.gov | |
| February 7, 2022 | May 16, 2024 | Referral | Partial | Health | 5 | $30,000 | osha.gov |
Citations
One row for each citation, newest first. Gravity is OSHA's level of gravity for serious violations.
| Inspection opened | Standard cited | Standard title | Type | Gravity | Issued | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.134(m)(1) | Respiratory protection | Repeat | Not listed | March 20, 2023 | $446 | $446 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1904.32(a)(4) | Annual summary | Other than serious | Not listed | March 20, 2023 | $2,232 | $2,232 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.132(a) | General requirements | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $55,810 | $11,162 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.1200(f)(6) | Hazard communication | Serious | 1 | March 20, 2023 | $6,696 | $6,696 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.1200(g)(8) | Hazard communication | Serious | 1 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.1200(e)(1)(i) | Hazard communication | Serious | 1 | March 20, 2023 | $6,696 | $6,696 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.1000(e) | Air contaminants | Serious | 10 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.1000(a)(2) | Air contaminants | Serious | 10 | March 20, 2023 | $15,625 | $15,625 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.147(c)(7)(i) | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.147(c)(4)(i) | The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $11,162 | $11,162 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.134(g)(1)(i) | Respiratory protection | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.134(f)(2) | Respiratory protection | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.134(e)(1) | Respiratory protection | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $8,929 | $8,929 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.242(b) | Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general | Serious | 10 | March 20, 2023 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) | Respiratory protection | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $13,394 | $13,394 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | 1910.28(b)(3)(i) | Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection | Serious | 5 | March 20, 2023 | $11,162 | $11,162 | osha.gov |
| October 25, 2022 | OSH Act section 5(a)(1) | General duty clause | Serious | 10 | March 20, 2023 | $15,625 | $12,496 | osha.gov |
| February 7, 2022 | 1910.134(m)(1) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | Not listed | July 29, 2022 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| February 7, 2022 | 1910.134(f)(2) | Respiratory protection | Other than serious | Not listed | July 29, 2022 | $0 | $0 | osha.gov |
| February 7, 2022 | 1910.22(a)(1) | General requirements | Repeat | 5 | July 29, 2022 | $20,720 | $19,280 | osha.gov |
| February 7, 2022 | 1910.307(c) | Hazardous (classified) locations | Serious | 5 | July 29, 2022 | $10,360 | $5,360 | osha.gov |
| February 7, 2022 | 1910.132(a) | General requirements | Serious | 5 | July 29, 2022 | $10,360 | $5,360 | osha.gov |
Also on SpecStream
- OSHA citations in Massachusetts
- 29 CFR 1910.134, Respiratory protection: all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout): all citations
- 29 CFR 1910.1200, Hazard communication: all citations
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