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Inspection outcome
Opened: February 25, 2020 · Closed: February 2, 2021
Citations issued

OSHA issued one or more Other-than-serious citations.

Safety inspection · Complaint · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations12
Serious+0
Initial penalty$13,108
Current penalty$6,555
Accidents0
Duration343d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On February 25, 2020, OSHA opened American Metal Chemical Corporation’s inspection #344666383 at MEDINA, Ohio. The case was administratively closed on February 2, 2021, 343 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 12 violations totaling $6,555 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $13,108. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
12violations total
Serious975%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious325%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

12citations issued
$6,555current penalty
↓ $6,553total reduction
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001A
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,313
Current$1,157reduced by $1,156
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001B
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01001D
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$3,856
Current$1,928reduced by $1,928
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,626
Current$2,313reduced by $2,313
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01004A
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,313
Current$1,157reduced by $1,156
Seriousgravity 1
Citation #01004B
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$0
Current$0

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 344666383 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Complaint — an inspection triggered by a worker complaint.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 344666383 directly: