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Explus, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Dulles, Virginia · Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing · NAICS 337212

7inspections
46citation items
$13,398current penalties
Jun 7, 2023last inspection

Since 1998, OSHA inspectors have visited Explus, Inc. in Virginia 7 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Jun 7, 2023 as a planned inspection, in Dulles.

In all, OSHA issued 46 citation items: 38 serious and 8 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $26,665; today they stand at $13,398, 50% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.134 (respiratory protection), 10 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Explus, Inc. averages $3,561 across 2 cited inspections.

Explus, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Explus, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1998 to 2023
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 346755630 OPENED JUN 7, 2023Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Aug 8, 2023

44156 Mercure Circle, Dulles, VA 20166 · Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$2,525$675Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$3,675$1,825Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.134(k) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
 Serious$2,525$675Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$3,675$1,825Jul 11, 2023Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
 Serious$0$0Jul 11, 2023Final

Inspection 343505954 OPENED OCT 2, 2018Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 45 employees at the site · Closed Dec 14, 2018

44156 Mercure Circle, Dulles, VA 20166 · Custom Architectural Woodwork and Millwork Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,415$1,061Nov 7, 2018Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Serious$1,415$1,061Nov 7, 2018Final

Inspection 340045855 OPENED OCT 29, 2014Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 62 employees at the site · Closed Oct 29, 2014

44156 Mercure Circle, Dulles, VA 20166 · Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 315262352 OPENED FEB 10, 2011Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · Closed Feb 10, 2011

700 Foothills Rd, Galax, VA 24333 · Commercial and Institutional Building Construction · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 314381591 OPENED MAY 5, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 78 employees at the site · Closed Sep 13, 2010

44156 Mercure Cir, Sterling, VA 20166 · All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$735$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$735$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$1,715$1,030Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iii) · Flammable liquids
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)(i) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$1,225$735Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$735$440Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iiib)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5c
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5d
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5f
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5g
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$735$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$980$590Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 8a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$735$440Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 8b
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 12a
29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2) · Methylene chloride
 Serious$980$590Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 12b
29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1) · Methylene chloride
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 12c
29 CFR 1910.1052(i)(2) · Methylene chloride
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 12d
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(1) · Methylene chloride
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 12e
29 CFR 1910.1052(l)(3)(i) · Methylene chloride
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 13a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$735$440Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 13b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 14a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$735Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 14b
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 14c
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(ivd) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 14d
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 14e
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ia) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 21, 2010Final

Inspection 307354407 OPENED MAR 24, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 62 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 2004

44156 Mercure Circle, Sterling, VA 20166 · All Other Miscellaneous Wood Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(j)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$625$375Mar 29, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting
 Serious$500$300Mar 29, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1)(iii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$500$300Mar 29, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$0$0Mar 29, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$500$300Mar 29, 2004Closed

Inspection 125444562 OPENED FEB 26, 1998Closed

Planned · No inspection · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Feb 26, 1998

44156 Mercure Circle, Dulles, VA 20166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2017, the Sterling site logged 3 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 50 workers: 6.0 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.3 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Explus1
Sterling · 2017
50 306.03.3

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 1910.1052 · Methylene chloride

29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2)

(2) Initial determination. Each employer whose employees are exposed to MC shall perform initial exposure monitoring to determine each affected employee's exposure, except under the following conditions:

29 CFR 1910.1052(h)(1)

(h) Protective Work Clothing and Equipment. (1) Where needed to prevent MC-induced skin or eye irritation, the employer shall provide clean protective clothing and equipment which is resistant to MC, at no cost to the employee, and shall ensure that each affected employee uses it. Eye and face protection shall meet the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.133 or 29 CFR 1915.153, as applicable.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.253 · Gas welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

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