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BPM, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Richmond, Virginia · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710

2inspections
17citation items
$4,560current penalties
Jun 24, 2022last inspection

BPM, Inc. has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Virginia, the first in 2022.

OSHA's last visit started on Jun 24, 2022 after a complaint, in Richmond.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 17 citation items: 15 serious and 2 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $6,515 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $4,560, down 30%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.134, respiratory protection (3 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. BPM, Inc. averages $2,280 over 2 cited inspections in that time.

BPM, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 2022 to 2022
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346042013 OPENED JUN 24, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 6 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2022

3020 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
 Serious$865$606Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$600$420Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.132(h)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$600$420Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(6)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$600$420Aug 31, 2022Final

Inspection 346042328 OPENED JUN 24, 2022Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Sep 22, 2022

3020 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$1,025$718Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
 Serious$600$420Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$600$420Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
 Serious$1,025$718Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$600$420Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.303(f)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 5d
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(2) · Walking-working surfaces
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 1, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 1, 2022Final

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)

(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)

(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection. (1) The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · Walking-working surfaces

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

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