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Inspection outcome
Opened: September 30, 2021 · Status: Open
Accident-triggered

OSHA opened this case in response to a reported workplace incident.

Safety inspection · Accident-related · Partial — limited to specific operations or areas

Violations9
Serious+0
Initial penalty$24,850
Current penalty$24,850
Accidents0
Duration
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On September 30, 2021, OSHA opened Alumax, Inc.’s inspection #345590541 at PONCE, Puerto Rico. The case remains open or the close date has not yet been published.

OSHA cited the employer for 9 violations totaling $24,850 in current penalties. All citations were Other-than-serious.

Breakdown by classification
9violations total
Serious9100%

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.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

9citations issued
$24,850current penalty
Look up on OSHA.gov
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,100
Current$2,100
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,100
Current$2,100
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,900
Current$4,900
Seriousgravity 10
Citation #01004
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$4,900
Current$4,900
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01005
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,450
Current$2,450
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01006
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,100
Current$2,100
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01007
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,100
Current$2,100
Seriousgravity 5
Citation #01008
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$2,100
Current$2,100

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 345590541 at OSHA Establishment Search.

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Other OSHA inspections at Alumax, Inc.

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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 Accident-related — an inspection triggered by a reported workplace accident.

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 345590541 directly: