Inspection Detail

Case Status: OPEN

Note: The following inspection has not been indicated as closed. OSHA citation items will be posted 30 (thirty) days after the employer receives the citation(s), except in cases of significant public interest. Posted citation items reflect any amendments to citations that are the result of a prompt settlement, which OSHA encourages. Employers and employee representatives will continue to receive copies of the citation(s) upon issuance.

Inspection: 1630323.015 - Bi-Qem, Inc.

Inspection Information - Office: Springfield Area Office

Inspection Nr: 1630323.015

Report ID: 0112600

Date Opened: 10/25/2022

Site Address:
Bi-Qem, Inc.
238 Nonotuck St.
Florence, MA 01062

Mailing Address:
238 Nonotuck St., Florence, MA 01062

Union Status: NonUnion

SIC:

NAICS: 325211/Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

Inspection Type: Referral

Scope: Partial

Advanced Notice: N

Ownership: Private

Safety/Health: Health

Close Conference: 03/17/2023

Emphasis: N:Dustexpl

Case Closed:

Related Activity
Type	Activity Nr	Safety	Health
Referral	1959652	Yes
Inspection	1630347	Yes

Case Status: OPEN

Violation Summary
Violations/Penalties	Serious	Willful	Repeat	Other	Unclass	Total
Initial Violations	8		2	1		11
Current Violations	9		1	1		11
Initial Penalty	$89,289	$0	$56,256	$2,232	$0	$147,777
Current Penalty	$97,322	$0	$446	$2,232	$0	$100,000
FTA Penalty	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0

Violation Items
#	Citation ID	Citaton Type	Standard Cited	Issuance Date	Abatement Due Date	Current Penalty	Initial Penalty	FTA Penalty	Contest	Latest Event
1.	01001	Serious	5A0001	03/20/2023	01/02/2024	$12,496	$15,625	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
2.	01002	Serious	19100028 B03 I	03/20/2023		$11,162	$11,162	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
3.	01003A	Serious	19100134 D01 III	03/20/2023		$13,394	$13,394	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
4.	01003B	Serious	19100242 B	03/20/2023	05/31/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
5.	01004A	Serious	19100134 E01	03/20/2023	05/19/2023	$8,929	$8,929	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
6.	01004B	Serious	19100134 F02	03/20/2023	05/19/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
7.	01004C	Serious	19100134 G01 I A	03/20/2023	05/19/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
8.	01005A	Serious	19100147 C04 I	03/20/2023	06/30/2023	$11,162	$11,162	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
9.	01005B	Serious	19100147 C06 I	03/20/2023	06/30/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
10.	01005C	Serious	19100147 C07 I A	03/20/2023	06/30/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
11.	01006A	Serious	19101000 A02	03/20/2023	08/15/2023	$15,625	$15,625	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
12.	01006B	Serious	19101000 E	03/20/2023	08/15/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
13.	01007A	Serious	19101200 E01 I	03/20/2023	05/04/2023	$6,696	$6,696	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
14.	01007B	Serious	19101200 G08	03/20/2023	05/04/2023	$0	$0	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
15.	01008	Serious	19101200 F06	03/20/2023	05/04/2023	$6,696	$6,696	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
16.	02001	Serious	19100132 A	03/20/2023	05/04/2023	$11,162	$55,810	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
17.	03001	Other	19040032 A04	03/20/2023		$2,232	$2,232	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement
18.	04001	Repeat	19100134 M01	03/20/2023	05/04/2023	$446	$446	$0	04/13/2023	F - Formal Settlement

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