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Ridge Engineering, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Hampstead, Maryland · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710

10inspections
59citation items
$22,710current penalties
Sep 18, 2019last inspection

OSHA has inspected Ridge Engineering, Inc. 10 times in Maryland since 1983.

The latest one began on Sep 18, 2019 on a referral, in Hampstead.

Those inspections ended with 59 citation items: 24 serious and 35 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $41,417 and now stand at $22,710, 45% lower after settlements or reviews.

Lockout/tagout comes up most often in these citations: 9 items under 1910.147.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Ridge Engineering, Inc. averages $7,515 (2 cited inspections).

Ridge Engineering, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1983 to 2019
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 344315940 OPENED SEP 18, 2019Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 141 employees at the site · Closed Feb 3, 2020

3987 Hampstead Mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
 Serious$1,800$1,080Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Serious$1,800$1,080Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.307(c) · Hazardous (classified) locations
 Serious$1,800$1,080Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
 Serious$1,800$1,080Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(3) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(c) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 7
29 CFR 1910.134(m)(2)(i)(e) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 8
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 9
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 10
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(7) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 26, 2019Final

Inspection 344258066 OPENED AUG 23, 2019Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 141 employees at the site · Closed Feb 5, 2020

3987 Hampstead Mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$2,450$1,470Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$0$0Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(g)(2) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$2,800$1,680Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$2,450$1,470Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
 Serious$2,450$1,470Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Serious$2,450$1,470Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 05-104(A)
 Serious$2,800$1,680Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 05-104(A)
 Serious$2,450$1,470Dec 10, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 10, 2019Final

Inspection 317723096 OPENED MAY 8, 2014Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 115 employees at the site · Closed Jul 24, 2014

3987 Hampstead-mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$3,250$1,800Jun 30, 2014Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$2,250$1,400Jun 30, 2014Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$0$0Jun 30, 2014Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 30, 2014Closed

Inspection 310348594 OPENED JUL 7, 2006Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 105 employees at the site · Closed Sep 29, 2006

3987 Hampstead-mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,200$1,200Sep 5, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 5, 2006Closed

Inspection 303852487 OPENED AUG 10, 2000Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 94 employees at the site · Closed Nov 3, 2000

3987 Hampstead-mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(a)(5) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$437$150Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
 Serious$525$250Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(1)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$525$250Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Serious$525$250Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$525$250Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 3
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 4
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 5
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 7
29 CFR 50405 B03
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 8
29 CFR 50406 A01
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed
Citation 4, item 9 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 28, 2000Closed

Inspection 302015532 OPENED MAR 9, 1998Closed

Accident · Complete · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Jul 16, 1998

3987 Hampstead-mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Mar 9, 1998: Electric shock - contact with energized parts thru wrench

An employee was replacing a thermocouple at the back of a vacuum oven. His emplo yer had no lockout/tagout program, and the 480/240-volt heater remained energize d while he was working. The adjustable wrench the employee was holding in his ri ght hand contacted the heater lead, and the watch on his left wrist was apparent ly touching the machine frame. The employee received an electric shock and lost consciousness. A coworker heard a scream and called for emergency medical servic es. The responding emergency medical services team administered cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and defibrillation. The team transported the injured employee to a hospital, where he remained unconscious for 4 days. The employee subsequently recovered and returned to work. However, he retained no memory of the accident.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$2,500$800Jun 11, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$1,250$500Jun 11, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$2,750$500Jun 11, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 11, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 11, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 11, 1998Closed

Inspection 18829994 OPENED OCT 22, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 95 employees at the site · Closed Apr 26, 1988

3987 Hampstead Mexxico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$300$0Jan 29, 1988Contested

Inspection 18819276 OPENED JUL 13, 1987Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 90 employees at the site · Closed Oct 2, 1987

3987 Hampstead-mexico Road, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 890032 M B
 Serious$330$330Sep 4, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1987Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 4, 1987Closed
2 older inspections

Inspection 12508321 OPENED JUN 15, 1983Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 83 employees at the site · Closed Jun 20, 1983

3987 Hampstead Mexico Rd, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 12508172 OPENED FEB 22, 1983Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 78 employees at the site · Closed Jun 8, 1983

3987 Hampstead Mexico Rd, Hampstead, MD 21074 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(iia) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 16, 1983Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 16, 1983Closed

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 0912.2303

29 CFR 0912.3107

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(iia)

(ii) Fire resistance. Storage cabinets shall be designed and constructed to limit the internal temperature to not more than 325 °F. when subjected to a 10-minute fire test using the standard time-temperature curve as set forth in Standard Methods of Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials, NFPA 251-1969, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6. All joints and seams shall remain tight and the door shall remain securely closed during the fire test. Cabinets shall be labeled in conspicuous lettering, “Flammable—Keep Fire Away.”

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)

(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9)

(9) Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.

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 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

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 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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