Sumitomo Bakelite North America: OSHA inspection 346386493
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Closed case Complaint inspection
Sumitomo Bakelite North America OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 3
- Proposed penalty
- $187,509
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 2
OSHA opened inspection 346386493 at Sumitomo Bakelite North America in Kenton, OH on December 12, 2022 (complaint inspection). The record lists 3 violations (2 serious), with $187,509 in proposed penalties and $31,250 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.119, Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals (2 citations).
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OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22(a)(1) | Other-than-serious | 9 | $15,625.00 | $0.00 | May 22, 2023 |
| 02001 | 1910.119(e)(5) | Serious | 9 | $156,259.00 | $15,625.00 | September 9, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.119(e)(5) | Serious | 10 | $15,625.00 | $15,625.00 | Not provided |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Sumitomo Bakelite North America fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346386493, OSHA proposed $187,509 in penalties; the current penalty is $31,250. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was Sumitomo Bakelite North America cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.119 (Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals): 2; 29 CFR 1910.22 (General requirements): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 346386493 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2024-11-18.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.