Valparaiso, Indiana · Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring · NAICS 332813
Powder Processing and Technology has 2 OSHA inspections on record in Indiana, the first in 2004.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 25, 2022 on a referral, in Valparaiso.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 8 citation items: 1 serious and 7 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $4,200 in penalties and the amount has not been reduced.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.219, belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Powder Processing and Technology averages $4,200 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Powder Processing and Technology also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,200 | $4,200 | Nov 9, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 2022 | Final |
5103 Evans Ave., Valparaiso, IN 46383 · Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(a)(4) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 2004 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Valparaiso site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 55 workers: 8.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 38 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powder Processing and Technology, LLC Valparaiso · 2025 | 55 | 5 | 2 | 8.6 | 2.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
29 CFR 1910.147(d)
(d) Application of control. The established procedures for the application of energy control (the lockout or tagout procedures) shall cover the following elements and actions and shall be done in the following sequence:
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii)
(iii) An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years.
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.