Inspection 344496914 OPENED DEC 5, 2019Closed
9456 N. Mcguire Rd., Post Falls, ID 83854 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Fmi-Eps 5 times in Idaho since 2012.
The latest one began on Dec 5, 2019 as a planned inspection, in Post Falls.
Those inspections ended with 45 citation items: 27 serious, 5 repeat and 13 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $58,940 and now stand at $38,493, 35% lower after settlements or reviews.
Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1910.147.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Fmi-Eps averages $14,276 (2 cited inspections).
Fmi-Eps also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Inspection 340621259 OPENED MAY 6, 2015Closed
9456 Mcquire Road, Post Falls, ID 83854 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $5,390 | $3,500 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $5,390 | $3,500 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.156(e)(1)(ii) · Fire brigades |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(iii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $5,390 | $3,500 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.156(f)(1)(i) · Fire brigades |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.156(c)(1) · Fire brigades |
Serious | $5,390 | $3,500 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4d 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 340425578 OPENED FEB 25, 2015Closed
280 Rose Street, Jerome, ID 83338 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(2) · General requirements |
Serious | $2,100 | $2,100 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.28(d)(7) · Safety requirements for scaffolding |
Serious | $2,800 | $2,800 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Repeat | $7,000 | $5,000 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $5,600 | $4,513 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.110(h)(12) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.110(h)(14) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 7, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 339408536 OPENED SEP 11, 2013Closed
9456 Mcquire Road, Post Falls, ID 83854 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(9) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,750 | Dec 13, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,750 | Dec 13, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $2,800 | $0 | Dec 13, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Dec 13, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 13, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 335867206 OPENED AUG 21, 2012Closed
280 Rose Street, Jerome, ID 83338 · Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,100 | $1,050 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.4(a) · Recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2013 | Final |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the Post Falls site logged 14 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 42 workers: 22.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 5 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fmi-Eps, LLC Post Falls · 2023 | 42 | 14 | 3 | 22.2 | 2.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria
29 CFR 1904.4(a)
(a) Basic requirement. Each employer required by this part to keep records of fatalities, injuries, and illnesses must record each fatality, injury and illness that:
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.110(d)(10)
(10) Damage from vehicles. When damage to LP-Gas systems from vehicular traffic is a possibility, precautions against such damage shall be taken.
29 CFR 1910.110(h)(12)
(h) Liquefied petroleum gas service stations—(1) Application. This paragraph applies to storage containers, and dispensing devices, and pertinent equipment in service stations where LP-Gas is stored and is dispensed into fuel tanks of motor vehicles. See paragraph (e) of this section for requirements covering use of LP-Gas as a motor fuel. All requirements of paragraph (b) of this section apply to this paragraph unless otherwise noted.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.156 · Fire brigades
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.28 · Safety requirements for scaffolding
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
Other polystyrene foam product manufacturing employers in Idaho
- Fiber Composites, LLC Meridian · 1 citation · $9,646
- Spears Manufacturing Co. Jerome · 28 citations · $12,405
- Interstate Plastic Inc. Post Falls · 23 citations · $3,888
- Sound Plastics, LLC Coeur D Alene · 8 citations · $39,733
- Yellowstone Plastics, Inc. Idaho Falls · 28 citations · $49,634
- Spunstrand, Inc. Wallace · 22 citations · $18,084
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.