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OSHA Inspection: SIMAKAS COMPANY, INC.

Complaint inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SIMAKAS COMPANY, INC. in WESTLAKE CHEMICAL 15696 ENERGY ROAD, PROCTOR, WV 26055 (NAICS 238390). OSHA activity number 345934806.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
SIMAKAS COMPANY, INC.
Site address
WESTLAKE CHEMICAL 15696 ENERGY ROAD
City
PROCTOR
State
WV
ZIP
26055
Mailing
630 ROUTE 228, MARS, PA 16046

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
238390
Employees
100
Ownership type
A

Citations

1 citation on file for this inspection.

1926.95 A

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $7252.00 · Current $5800.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1926.95(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 and used:  (a)  8B Hydrogen System:  On April 26, 2022 and times prior, employees were not provided or required to wear flame retardant clothing (FRC) while working within the hydrogen system which was had an electrical classification of Class I Division 2.  Employees were exposed to potential flash fire hazards while working around tanks, piping and equipment which contained flammable hydrogen gas.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $5800
  • — Z (S) $7252

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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 345934806.