ROCKFORD, IL —
OSHA Inspection: SMELTZER PLUMBING SYSTEM INC.
Unprogrammed Related inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Related safety inspection of SMELTZER PLUMBING SYSTEM INC. in NE STATE & PERRYVILLE RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61107 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 122305972.
OSHA opens inspections for many reasons — routine scheduling under a national or local emphasis program, an employee complaint or referral, or a follow-up after a reported injury. Opening or conducting an inspection is not itself an allegation or a finding that this employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- SMELTZER PLUMBING SYSTEM INC.
- Site address
- NE STATE & PERRYVILLE RD.
- City
- ROCKFORD
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61107
- Mailing
- 2214 NIMTZ RD, ROCKFORD, IL 61111
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Related (G)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- Y
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 1711
- Employees
- 3
- Ownership type
- A
- Industry flags
- Construction safety.
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 30, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $2,000
General-duty citation text
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to falls from aerial lifts: Lowes construction site, Smeltzer Plumbing, did not ensure that aerial lifts used on the site were used in accordance with ANSI A92.6. a)Aerial lift used by Smeltzer Plumbing had controls not labeled to their function. Feasible and acceptable abatement methods include but are not necessary limited to: 1.Provide directional controls that are clearly marked to the function and of the type that return to the off or neutral position. 2.Provide each platform with an appropriate operating/maintenance manual. 3.Provide daily inspection on the aerial lift for cracked welds, hydraulic leaks, damaged control cable, loose wire connection, and tire damage. Inspect control daily for proper operation. 4.All modifications and alterations to work platforms shall be certified in writing by the manufacturer or by equivalent entity. 5.Provide fall arrest when employee must gain additional height on aerial lifts. 6.Provide operator training in the manufacturer's instruction and safety rules.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $2000.00
1926.20 B01
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1926.20 B02
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Feb 25, 1995
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1926.21 B02
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $1,000
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S) $1000.00
1926.95 C
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (S)
1926.350 A10
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $600 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $600.00
1926.350 F06
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $600 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $600.00
1926.351 A02
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1926.351 E
- Issued
- Jan 23, 1995
- Abate by
- Jan 26, 1995
- Penalty
- Initial $600 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $600.00
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Source
This record is reproduced from the U.S. Department of Labor Open Data API (OSHA inspection dataset). The original IMIS detail view is available at OSHA's Establishment Search for activity number 122305972.
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