OSHA has inspected PPG once in Indiana.
The inspection began on Jan 22, 2019 on a referral, in Brazil.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $4,500 and still stand at $4,500.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and PPG averages $4,500 (1 cited inspection).
PPG also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2831 E Industrial Park Dr, Brazil, IN 47834 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,500 | $4,500 | Mar 6, 2019 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2019, the Brazil site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 112 workers: 5.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.0 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil Powder Brazil · 2019 | 112 | 6 | 0 | 5.1 | 2.0 |
| Brazil Liquid Brazil · 2019 | 50 | 3 | 0 | 5.8 | 2.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
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.