CHICAGO, IL —
OSHA Inspection: MRC POLYMERS, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MRC POLYMERS, INC. in 3307 S. LAWNDALE AVE., CHICAGO, IL 60623 (NAICS 325211). OSHA activity number 340028034.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MRC POLYMERS, INC.
- Site address
- 3307 S. LAWNDALE AVE.
- City
- CHICAGO
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 60623
- Mailing
- 3535 W. 31ST ST., CHICAGO, IL 60623
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 325211
- Employees
- 50
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Apr 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,850 · Current $2,695 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprockets and chains. All sprocket wheels and chains shall be enclosed unless they are more than seven (7) feet above the floor or platform. Where the drive extends over other machine or working areas, protection against falling shall be provided. This subparagraph does not apply to manually operated sprockets. a. Wash Line #2 - On or about October 21, 2014, a chain and sprockets near a platform were not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving parts. b. Wash Line #3 - On or about October 21, 2014, two chains and sprockets near a stair case were not completely guarded, thereby exposing employees to the hazards associated with moving parts.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2695
- — Z (S) $3850
1910.305 B01 II
- Issued
- Apr 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $3,080 · Current $2,156 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii): Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed. a. Throughout Facility - On or about October 21, 2014, unused openings in electrical junction boxes at Wash line #1 were not effectively covered, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards. b. Throughout Facility - On or about October 21, 2014, unused openings in electrical junction boxes at Wash line #2 were not effectively covered, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards. c. Throughout Facility - On or about October 21, 2014, unused openings in electrical junction boxes at Wash line #3 were not effectively covered, thereby exposing employees to electrical hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2156
- — Z (S) $3080
1910.305 G01 IV A
- Issued
- Apr 15, 2015
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Unless specifically permitted otherwise in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) of this section, flexible cords and cable my not be used: (A) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure; Wash line # 1 - On or about October 21, 2014, flexible cords were used as a substitute for fixed wiring of a structure in the wash line department, thereby exposing employees to electrical fire hazards and smoke inhalation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
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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 340028034.
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