Nortek Powder Coating LLC: OSHA inspection 348751033
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Open case Complaint inspection
Nortek Powder Coating LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 11
- Proposed penalty
- $27,240
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 1
- Serious
- 8
OSHA opened inspection 348751033 at Nortek Powder Coating LLC in Rome, NY on February 17, 2026 (complaint inspection). The record lists 11 violations (1 repeat, 8 serious), with $27,240 in proposed penalties and $11,748 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.106, Flammable liquids (3 citations). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
3 citations · $2,554
Flammable liquids
- 1910.106(d)(4)(v)
- 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) Containers
- 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) Grounding
State-plan standard
1 citation · $2,043
1 citation · $0
Fall protection systems and falling object protection—criteria and practices
Training for 1910.29 →29 CFR 1904.32
1 citation · $0
- 1904.32(a)(4)
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All 11 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 | Serious | 2 | $3,405.00 | $2,043.00 | Not provided |
| 01002A | 1910.28(b)(1)(i) | Serious | 5 | $3,405.00 | $2,043.00 | July 23, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.29(b)(2)(i) | Serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01003A | 1910.106(d)(4)(v) Flammable liquids | Serious | 3 | $4,256.00 | $2,554.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01003B | 1910.106(e)(2)(ii) Containers | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 23, 2026 |
| 01003C | 1910.106(e)(6)(ii) Grounding | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.134(c)(2)(ii) | Serious | 1 | $3,405.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 01005 | 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b) | Serious | 4 | $3,405.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.147(c)(4)(i) | Repeat | 4 | $8,513.00 | $5,108.00 | July 16, 2026 |
| 03001 | 1904.32(a)(4) | Other-than-serious | 25 | $851.00 | $0.00 | Not provided |
| 03002 | 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) | Other-than-serious | 1 | $0.00 | $0.00 | July 16, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Nortek Powder Coating LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348751033, OSHA proposed $27,240 in penalties; the current penalty is $11,748. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Nortek Powder Coating LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.106 (Flammable liquids): 3; 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 2; state-plan code: 1; 29 CFR 1910.28 (Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection): 1; 29 CFR 1910.29 (Fall protection systems and falling object protection—criteria and practices): 1.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
Is OSHA inspection 348751033 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
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.