COLEBROOK, NH —
OSHA Inspection: AMERICAN PERFORMANCE POLYMERS LLC
Referral inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of AMERICAN PERFORMANCE POLYMERS LLC in 23 GOULD STREET, COLEBROOK, NH 03576 (NAICS 326299). OSHA activity number 345266761.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- AMERICAN PERFORMANCE POLYMERS LLC
- Site address
- 23 GOULD STREET
- City
- COLEBROOK
- State
- NH
- ZIP
- 03576
- Mailing
- 23 GOULD STREET, COLEBROOK, NH 03576
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Referral (C)
- 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
- 326299
- Employees
- 130
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.212 A01
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,778 · Current $8,778
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1):One or more methods of machine guarding was not provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks: On or about April 22, 2021 at American Performance Polymers, 23 Gould St. Colebrook, NH. The drill press located in maintenance area did not have machine guarding.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $8778
- — Z (S) $8778
1910.215 B03
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,778 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3):Bench and/or floor stand grinding machinery had angular exposure of the grinding wheel periphery and sides for safety guard(s) which exceeded 125 degrees where the work required contact with the wheel below the horizontal plane. Location - Facility On or about April 22, 2021, a bench grinder did not have the side guard in place.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8778
1910.219 F03
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,778 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3):Sprocket wheels and chains which were seven (7) feet or less above floors or platforms were not enclosed. On or about April 22, 2021 at American Performance Polymers, 23 Gould St. Colebrook, NH the chains to the dipping machine at a height of approximately 63.5 inches were not enclosed.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $8778
1910.242 B
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $7,022 · Current $5,111 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.242(b):Compressed air used for cleaning purposes was not reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. On or about April 22, 2021 at American Performance Polymers, 23 Gould St. Colebrook, NH. Compressed are was not reduced to less than 30 P.S.I.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5111
- — Z (S) $7022
1910.305 G01 IV
- Issued
- Sep 7, 2021
- Abate by
- Oct 28, 2021
- Penalty
- Initial $8,778 · Current $5,111 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv): Flexible cords and/ or cables were used for purposes prohibited by paragraphs (A) through (F) of 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a). On or about April 22, 2021 at American Performance Polymers, 23 Gould St. Colebrook, NH. Flexible power cords were being utilized as a substitute for fixed wiring.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $5111
- — Z (S) $8778
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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 345266761.
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