HAMDEN, CT —
OSHA Inspection: LEED HIMMEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of LEED HIMMEL INDUSTRIES, INC. in 75 LEEDER HILL DRIVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517 (NAICS 331319). OSHA activity number 343497699.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- LEED HIMMEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
- Site address
- 75 LEEDER HILL DRIVE
- City
- HAMDEN
- State
- CT
- ZIP
- 06517
- Mailing
- 75 LEEDER HILL DRIVE, HAMDEN, CT 06517
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 331319
- Employees
- 100
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A03
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,978 · Current $2,850 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): Walking-working surfaces were not maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice: ESTABLISHMENT: The aisleway between Alkaline Tank #1 and Rinse Tank C had hoses and pieces of metal on the floor, creating a tripping hazard.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2850
- — Z (S) $3978
1910.37 A03
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(a)(3): Exit routes were not free and unobstructed. Materials or equipment were placed, either permanently or temporarily, within the exit route. The exit access went through a room that could be locked, to reach an exit or exit discharge. ESTABLISHMENT: An emergency exit door was obstructed by a metal grate.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4600
- — Z (S) $6630
1910.132 A
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $3,978 · Current $2,850 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.132(a): Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, were not provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. ESTABLISHMENT: The employer did not ensure that the Hot Pipes were either barricaded/shielded or employees were wearing appropriate types of personal protective equipment (PPE) to protect from the hazard of burns.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2850
- — Z (S) $3978
1910.178 L04 I
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Abate by
- Mar 14, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(i): The powered industrial truck (PITs) operators were not trained and evaluated at least once every three years: ESTABLISHMENT: The forklift truck operators had not received refresher training and evaluation at least once every three years.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $6630
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3): Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above the floor or platform were not enclosed: ESTABLISHMENT: A sprocket and chain assembly which were approximately 40 inches above the floor were not enclosed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4600
- — Z (S) $6630
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Feb 15, 2019
- Abate by
- Feb 28, 2019
- Penalty
- Initial $6,630 · Current $4,600 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords and cables were not connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief was provided that would prevent pull from being directly transmitted to the joints or terminal screws: ESTABLISHMENT: The flexible cord providing power to gears for a Transfer tank was pulled away from the fitting due to lack of strain relief device/terminal screws.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $4600
- — Z (S) $6630
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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 343497699.
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