BLOOMINGTON, IL —
OSHA Inspection: FRANMAR, INC. DBA FRANMAR CHEMICAL, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of FRANMAR, INC. DBA FRANMAR CHEMICAL, INC. in 10282 E 1400 NORTH RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705 (NAICS 325199). OSHA activity number 347942534.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- FRANMAR, INC. DBA FRANMAR CHEMICAL, INC.
- Site address
- 10282 E 1400 NORTH RD
- City
- BLOOMINGTON
- State
- IL
- ZIP
- 61705
- Mailing
- 10282 E 1400 NORTH RD, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61705
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
- 325199
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
10 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.28 B01 I
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $9,931 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i): The employer did not ensure that each employee on a walking-working surface with an unprotected side or edge that is 4 feet (1.2 m) or more above a lower level was protected from falling by a guardrail system, safety net system, travel restraint system or personal fall arrest system: On or about December 18, 2024, employees working in Building 2 were exposed to a fall hazard of approximately 6 feet while mixing chemicals from a platform because a suitable fall protection system was not used.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $9931
1910.28 B11 II
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(11)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each flight of stairs having at least 3 treads and at least 4 risers is equipped with stair rail systems and handrails as described in 29 CFR 1910.28 Table D-2-Stairway Handrail Requirements: On or about December 18, 2024, employees working in Building 2 were exposed to a fall hazard up to 6 feet while using the stairs to access the platform to mix chemicals because the stair rail system was missing a midrail.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.37 B02
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit": On or about December 18, 2024, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire or other emergencies because: a. the emergency exit located on the east wall in Building 2 was not marked with an exit sign. b. the emergency exit located on the west wall in Building 2 was not marked with an exit sign.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.38 B
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.38(b): An emergency action plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and available to employees for review: On or about December 18, 2024, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire or other emergencies because the employer had not developed and implemented an emergency action plan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.39 B
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $2,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.39(b): A fire prevention plan was not in writing, kept in the workplace, and be made available to employees for review: On or about December 18, 2024, employees were exposed to potential injuries from fire or other emergencies because the employer had not developed and implemented a fire prevention plan.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2500
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in CFR 1910.6: On or about December 18, 2024, employees were exposed to struck by hazards because the compressed gas cylinders were not secured to prevent from being knocked over or damaged.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.157 C04
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(4): Portable fire extinguishers were not kept in their designated places at all times except during use: On or about December 18, 2024, employees working in Building 1 were exposed to potential injuries from fire or other emergencies because the fire extinguisher was missing from its designated place by the north exit door.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.303 B02
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $6,620 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2): Listed or labeled electrical equipment was not used or installed in accordance with instructions included in the listing or labeling: On or about December 18, 2024, employees working in Building 2 were exposed to electrical hazards while using the electrical equipment for mixing chemicals because the four-way electrical box servicing the equipment was taped to the railing and not a permanent installation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $6620
1910.305 A02 X
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(x): Flexible cords and cables were not protected from accidental damage, as might be caused, for example, by sharp corners, projections, and doorways or other pinch points: On or about December 18, 2024, employees working in Building 1 were exposed to electrical shock hazards because an electrical cord was run under an exit door to an exterior holiday wreath.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $4965
1910.305 G02 III
- Issued
- Apr 8, 2025
- Abate by
- Apr 23, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $4,965 · Current $1,500 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii): Flexible cords were not connected to devices and fittings so that tension would not be transmitted to joints or terminal screws: On or about December 18, 2024, an employee working in Building 1 was exposed to electrical hazards due to the lack of strain relief on the 220-volt cord supplying power to the air compressor.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1500
- — Z (S) $4965
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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 347942534.
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