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Providence Metallizing: OSHA inspections and violations

Pawtucket, Rhode Island · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · NAICS 332812

9inspections
65citation items
$7,430current penalties
Apr 5, 2024last inspection

Since 1974, OSHA inspectors have visited Providence Metallizing in Rhode Island 9 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Apr 5, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Pawtucket.

In all, OSHA issued 65 citation items: 16 serious and 49 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $17,095; today they stand at $7,430, 57% less.

The rule cited most here is 1910.107 (spray painting and finishing), 12 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Providence Metallizing averages $1,750 across 1 cited inspection.

Providence Metallizing also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Providence Metallizing: OSHA citation items per year, 1974 to 2024
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347393126 OPENED APR 5, 2024Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 47 employees at the site · Closed Aug 1, 2024

51 Fairlawn Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 · Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 341191773 OPENED JAN 20, 2016Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 94 employees at the site · Closed Dec 12, 2016

51 Fairlawn Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · 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
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(4) · Exit routes
Serious$3,500$1,750Jul 14, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$3,500$0Jul 14, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i) · Asbestos in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 14, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i) · Asbestos in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 14, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 14, 2016Final

Inspection 339834533 OPENED JUL 2, 2014Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Oct 23, 2014

51 Fairlawn Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 · All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
Serious$4,410$2,200Sep 17, 2014Final

Inspection 314918517 OPENED AUG 1, 2011Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Mar 5, 2012

51 Fairlawn Avenue, Providence, RI 02860 · Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$4,410$2,205Oct 4, 2011Closed

Inspection 930222 OPENED FEB 14, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 525 employees at the site · Closed Apr 10, 1986

51 Fairlawn Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02860 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(2)(i) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 3, 1986Closed

Inspection 10265452 OPENED AUG 17, 1983Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 490 employees at the site · Closed Sep 22, 1983

51 Fairlawn Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · 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$120$120Aug 30, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 30, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 30, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 30, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 30, 1983Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 30, 1983Closed

Inspection 10262830 OPENED MAR 29, 1978Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

51 Fairlawn Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 10532653 OPENED JUL 28, 1976Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 360 employees at the site · Closed Dec 3, 1976

51 Fairlawn Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$800$800Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(7)(iii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1e
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1f
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1g
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(7)(ic) · Flammable liquids
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1h
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1i
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1j
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1k
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 1, item 1l
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.110(e)(7)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Other-than-serious$75$75Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.157(a)(5) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(2)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 11
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(3)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 12
29 CFR 1910.157(o)(5)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 13
29 CFR 1910.159(e)(1) · Automatic sprinkler systems
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 14
29 CFR 1910.159(e)(2) · Automatic sprinkler systems
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 15
29 CFR 1910.179(b)(5) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 16
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Other-than-serious$65$65Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 17
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 18
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$75$75Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 19
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 20
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 21
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 22 Other-than-serious$70$70Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 23 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
Citation 2, item 24 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 5, 1976Closed
1 older inspection

Inspection 10518728 OPENED FEB 6, 1974Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

51 Fairlawn Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 5, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 5, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$35$35Apr 5, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 5, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.157(a)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 5, 1974Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Other-than-serious$35$35Apr 5, 1974Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2025, the Pawtucket site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 45 workers: 2.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 3.2 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Providence Metallizing Company
Pawtucket · 2025
45 102.53.2
Providence Metallizing Co., Inc.
Pawtucket · 2024
50 204.13.2

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.1001 · Asbestos in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(3)(i)

(3) Duties of employers and building and facility owners. (i) Building and facility owners shall determine the presence, location, and quantity of ACM and/or PACM at the work site. Employers and building and facility owners shall exercise due diligence in complying with these requirements to inform employers and employees about the presence and location of ACM and PACM.

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i)

(5) Warning labels—(i) Labeling. Labels shall be affixed to all raw materials, mixtures, scrap, waste, debris, and other products containing asbestos fibers, or to their containers. When a building owner or employer identifies previously installed ACM and/or PACM, labels or signs shall be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain ACM and/or PACM. The employer shall attach such labels in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Signs required by paragraph (j) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain the information required for labeling.

29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

29 CFR 1910.101(b)

(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.159 · Automatic sprinkler systems

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

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 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.309

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

Other metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers employers in Rhode Island

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