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OSHA Inspection: CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT LABS OF DE, INC.

Referral inspection · Safety discipline

At a glance

On , OSHA opened a referral safety inspection of CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT LABS OF DE, INC. in 612 CHRISTINA AVENUE, WILMINGTON, DE 19801 (NAICS 423520). OSHA activity number 348049495.

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Where did this inspection happen?

Establishment
CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT LABS OF DE, INC.
Site address
612 CHRISTINA AVENUE
City
WILMINGTON
State
DE
ZIP
19801
Mailing
612 CHRISTINA AVENUE, WILMINGTON, DE 19801

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
423520
Employees
54
Ownership type
A

Citations

11 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.147 A02 II A

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $4966.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(a)(2)(ii)(A):Lockout/tagout procedures were not implemented when servicing and/or maintenance was taking place during normal production operations when an employee (s) was required to (A) Remove or bypass a guard or other safety device; (B) were required to place any part of his or her body into area on a machine or piece of equipment where work was actually performed upon the material being processed (point of operation) or where an associated danger zone existed during a machine operating cycle:  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801 (Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, and days prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards when lockout/tagout procedures were not implemented during routine maintenance of the Hamer Brand model RPM Robotic Palletizer.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $4965.5
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.147 C04 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 5 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii): The energy control procedures did not clearly and specifically outline the scope, purpose, authorization, rules, and techniques to be utilized for the control of hazardous energy, including, but not limited to Items of this sec  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801 (Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, and days prior thereto, employees were exposed to struck by hazards while conducting servicing and maintenance of the Hamer Brand model RPM Robotic Palletizer, without specific lockout/tag out procedures.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.147 C06 II

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 4 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ii): The employer did not certify that periodic inspections of the energy control procedures had been performed:  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801: On or about February 20, 2025, the employer failed to certify that periodic inspections had been accomplished on the energy control procedures for employees performing service and/or maintenance on various equipment, included but not limited to conveyor (typical) date prepared July 2023.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.212 A01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $4966.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1): Machine guarding was not provided to protect operator(s) and other employees from hazard(s) created by:  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-1): On or about February 20, 2025, the employer failed to adequately guard employees from rotating parts of the conveyor system. Employees were exposed to a 1.5-inch diameter roller.   b) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to  caught in hazards from rotating parts of the conveyor system. Employees were exposed to a 1.5-inch diameter roller.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4965.5
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.303 B02

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 3 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $4966.00 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:  a)	612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-1): On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to shock hazards while using nonapproved industrial electrical fans in an area where corrosive materials accumulated on electrical parts.  b)	612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to shock hazards while using nonapproved industrial electrical fans in an area where corrosive materials accumulated on electrical parts.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $4965.5
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.303 E01 I

Deleted Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $9931.00 · Current $0.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(i): The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified was not placed on the electrical equipment that was used:    a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-1): On or about February 20, 2025,  employees were exposed to electrical hazards while the electrical motor equipment used on the conveyor line 1 did not have markings to identify manufacture and rating of the electrical equipment.  b) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025,  employees were exposed to electrical hazards while the electrical motor equipment used on the conveyor line 2 did not have markings to identify manufacture and rating of the electrical equipment.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $9931

1910.303 E01 II

Other-than-serious Gravity 5 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $4966.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1)(ii): Electric equipment was used without markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary were missing:    a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards when the control motor attached to the Hamer conveyor system Model 4200, serial #194200274 did not have required markings providing the voltage, current, wattage of the motor.  b)	612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-1): On or about February 20, 2025, the employer exposed employees to electrical shock hazards when the control motor attached to the Hamer conveyor system Model 4200, serial #unkown did not have required markings providing the voltage, current, wattage of the motor.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $4965.5
  • — Z (S) $0

1910.305 G01 IV A

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $6620.00 · Current $3310.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(A): Flexible cords and cables were used as a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, and days prior, extension cords were used to provide service to electrical equipment such as but not limited to portable fans and electrical heaters exposing employees to shock and burns hazards.  b) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, and days prior, extension cords were used to provide service to electrical equipment such as but not limited to portable fans and electrical heaters exposing employees to shock and burns hazards.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $3310
  • — Z (S) $6620

1910.37 B02

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2): Each exit was not clearly visible and marked by a sign reading "Exit":  a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801 (warehouse): On or about February 20, 2025, emergency exits were not visible or marked with an "exit" sign as required.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.157 E02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable fire extinguishers were not visually inspected at least monthly:  a)	612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801 (Warehouse): On or about February 20, 2025, multiple fire extinguishers were covered with protective covers.  The portable fire extinguishers had not been periodically/at least monthly.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.303 E02

Deleted Other-than-serious 1 instance 12 exposed
Issued
Abate by
Penalty
Initial $0.00 · Current $0.00

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.303(e)(2): Durability. The marking was not of sufficient durability to withstand the environment involved:    a) 612 Christiana Ave., Wilmington, DE 19801(Line-2): On or about February 20, 2025, employees were exposed to electrical shock hazards and potential hazards from moving parts when warning stickers affixed to the equipment were rendered unreadable.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $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 348049495.