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Korman Signs: OSHA inspections and violations

Richmond, Virginia · Sign Manufacturing · NAICS 339950

6inspections
53citation items
$6,545current penalties
Mar 22, 2016last inspection

OSHA has inspected Korman Signs 6 times in Virginia since 1987.

The latest one began on Mar 22, 2016 as a planned inspection, in Richmond.

Those inspections ended with 53 citation items: 17 serious and 36 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $10,430 and now stand at $6,545, 37% lower after settlements or reviews.

Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 7 items under 1910.217.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Korman Signs averages $875 (2 cited inspections).

Korman Signs also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Korman Signs: OSHA citation items per year, 1987 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341340156 OPENED MAR 22, 2016Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 65 employees at the site · Closed May 31, 2016

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0May 3, 2016Final

Inspection 340220946 OPENED JAN 30, 2015Closed

Unprogrammed related · Partial · Safety · 54 employees at the site · Closed Mar 31, 2015

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Henrico, VA 23228 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$3,500$1,750Feb 19, 2015Final

Inspection 310049952 OPENED MAY 10, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 51 employees at the site · Closed Aug 15, 2006

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · Sign Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$1,225$735Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$700$420Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$700$420Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$525$315Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$525$315Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$700$420Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$525$315Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 7c
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)(i) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Jun 22, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 22, 2006Closed

Inspection 105718423 OPENED FEB 1, 1989Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed May 1, 1989

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 18727750 OPENED AUG 17, 1988Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 30 employees at the site · Closed Feb 9, 1989

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 3, 1988Closed

Inspection 18733717 OPENED FEB 27, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 28 employees at the site · Closed Oct 26, 1987

3029 Lincoln Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228 · 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$420$420May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
Serious$350$175May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$420$420May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$420$420May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$420$420May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR ARM001101 A
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR ARM001101 F
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR ARM001101 J
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iv) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.24(g) · Fixed industrial stairs
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 9c
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(6)(iv) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(i) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 16
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 17
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 19
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 20
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 21
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 22
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(4)(ii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 23
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(iii) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 24a
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 24b
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 25
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 26
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 27
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 28
29 CFR 1910.305(j)(4)(iie) · Electrical wiring methods
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 29
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 30
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4)(ii) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 31
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0May 27, 1987Closed

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 Henrico site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 58 workers: 2.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.1 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Korman Signs Inc.
Henrico · 2023
58 102.20.1

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The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)

(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i)

(4) Design and construction of inside storage rooms—(i) Construction. Inside storage rooms shall be constructed to meet the required fire-resistive rating for their use. Such construction shall comply with the test specifications set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969. Where an automatic sprinkler system is provided, the system shall be designed and installed in an acceptable manner. Openings to other rooms or buildings shall be provided with noncombustible liquid-tight raised sills or ramps at least 4 inches in height, or the floor in the storage area shall be at least 4 inches below the surrounding floor. Openings shall be provided with approved self-closing fire doors. The room shall be liquid-tight where the walls join the floor. A permissible alternate to the sill or ramp is an open-grated trench inside of the room which dra

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(iv)

(iv) Ventilation. Every inside storage room shall be provided with either a gravity or a mechanical exhaust ventilation system. Such system shall be designed to provide for a complete change of air within the room at least six times per hour. If a mechanical exhaust system is used, it shall be controlled by a switch located outside of the door. The ventilating equipment and any lighting fixtures shall be operated by the same switch. A pilot light shall be installed adjacent to the switch if Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), are dispensed within the room. Where gravity ventilation is provided, the fresh air intake, as well as the exhaust outlet from the room, shall be on the exterior of the building in which the room is located.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

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 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

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

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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