SEBRING, OH —
OSHA Inspection: MODERN CHINA CO.
Unprogrammed Other inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened an unprogrammed Other health inspection of MODERN CHINA CO. in 368 EAST VERMONT AVENUE, SEBRING, OH 44672 (NAICS 000000). OSHA activity number 301915096.
What this inspection record means
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.
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Where did this inspection happen?
- Establishment
- MODERN CHINA CO.
- Site address
- 368 EAST VERMONT AVENUE
- City
- SEBRING
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44672
- Mailing
- PO BOX 309, SEBRING, OH 44672
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Unprogrammed Other (I)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- N
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 000000
- SIC code (legacy)
- 3269
- Employees
- 10
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
24 citations on file for this inspection.
5(a)(1)
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 8, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced
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: 368 EAST VERMONT AVENUE, SEBRING, OHIO: The employees, who worked inside the manufacturing facility, were exposed to the hazards associated with failing structural members and a possible building collapse. a.FRONT ROOM: There were two, water damaged, wooden ceiling joists severely cracked and unable to support the intended load. The failing joists had separated from the wooden cross member and roof sheeting. b.CASTING ROOM: (1) The wooden ceiling joist, serving as an anchor for the suspended exhaust fan motor, was broken in half. (2) The seventh wooden ceiling joist from the east wall was broken. The failing joist had separated from the water damaged roof sheathing. c.BACK ROOM, WEST WALL: The first wooden ceiling joist, was broken and severely water damaged. There was a four foot section of the failing joist missing. d.CASTING ROOM, CENTER: The cross member, designed to support the wooden ceiling joists, was incapable of supporting the intended load and was extremely warped. e.The concrete block exterior walls had several cracks and breaks that compromised the integrity of the structure. (1) The Southeast corner of the facility had a vertical break in the exterior walls that spanned the entire height of the walls. In addition, there were several places along the walls where the concrete blocks had separated as much as two inches. (2) The Northeast corner of the front exterior wall had a seven foot diagonal crack that followed along the concrete block mortar. Among other methods to correct the hazard, one feasible and acceptable method of abatement includes the following elements: 1.Repair the damaged portions of the roof and flashing so that they are sound, tight and have no defects that admit water. 2.Repair and/or replace the water damaged, cracked and broken ceiling joists, cross members and roof sheeting. 3.Install a new cross beam that is supported by the appropriate number of vertical members. The new structural members must be constructed from materials capable of supporting the intended load. 4.Replace the broken concrete blocks in the Southeast corner of the building. In addition, re-position the separated blocks and apply new mortar. 5.Apply caulking along the cracks in the concrete block mortar. 6.Repair and/or replace damaged structural members promptly and as needed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
9010
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.22 C
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.23 A02
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 8, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $850 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $850.00
- — Z (S) $2100.00
1910.24 B
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 8, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,200 · Current $600 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $600.00
- — Z (S) $1200.00
1910.37 F02
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $750 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $750.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.37 I
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $850 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $850.00
- — Z (S) $2100.00
1910.215 A02
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $1,500 · Current $700 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $700.00
- — Z (S) $1500.00
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.215 D03
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 D01
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $2,100 · Current $850 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $850.00
- — Z (S) $2100.00
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.219 E01 I
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $765 · Current $400 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $400.00
- — Z (S) $765.00
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Jul 23, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (S)
- — Z (S)
1910.304 F05 IVC
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.305 A04 V
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.305 G01 III
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.305 G02 II
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.305 J02 II
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Sep 22, 1998
- Penalty
- Initial $900 · Current $450 Reduced
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $450.00
- — Z (S) $900.00
1910.23 A08
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
1910.141 D02 II
- Issued
- Jul 20, 1998
- Abate by
- Aug 7, 1998
Recent events (2)
- — I (O)
- — Z (O)
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Source
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