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First Choice, LLC: OSHA inspections and violations

Lorain, Ohio · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · NAICS 332812

1inspections
15citation items
$5,970current penalties
Jun 20, 2017last inspection

OSHA inspectors have visited First Choice, LLC in Ohio one time.

It opened on Jun 20, 2017 after a complaint, in Lorain.

In all, OSHA issued 15 citation items: 13 serious and 2 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $18,532; today they stand at $5,970, 68% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.134 (respiratory protection), 7 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. First Choice, LLC averages $5,970 across 1 cited inspection.

First Choice, LLC: OSHA citation items per year, 2017 to 2017
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 342423068 OPENED JUN 20, 2017Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 15 employees at the site · Closed May 3, 2023

2201 West Park Drive, Lorain, OH 44052 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$2,897$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2a Serious$2,897$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection
Serious$0$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.134(c) · Respiratory protection
Serious$2,897$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 4e
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7) · Respiratory protection
Serious$3,622$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.244(b) · Other portable tools and equipment
Serious$2,897$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$2,897$792Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 27, 2017Final
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1) · Proving cited hazards were fixed
Other-than-serious$425$425Sep 30, 2019Final

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1903.19 · Proving cited hazards were fixed

29 CFR 1903.19(d)(1)

(d) Abatement documentation. (1) The employer must submit to the Agency, along with the information on abatement certification required by paragraph (c)(3) of this section, documents demonstrating that abatement is complete for each willful or repeat violation and for any serious violation for which the Agency indicates in the citation that such abatement documentation is required.

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 1910.1200(h)(1)

(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection

29 CFR 1910.244 · Other portable tools and equipment

29 CFR 1910.94 · Ventilation

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