SELLERSVILLE, PA —
OSHA Inspection: NORTH PENN POLISHING & PLATING, INC
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of NORTH PENN POLISHING & PLATING, INC in 40 WEST PARK AVENUE, SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960 (NAICS 332813). OSHA activity number 348381682.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- NORTH PENN POLISHING & PLATING, INC
- Site address
- 40 WEST PARK AVENUE
- City
- SELLERSVILLE
- State
- PA
- ZIP
- 18960
- Mailing
- 40 WEST PARK AVENUE, SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- 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
- 332813
- Employees
- 25
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
3 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.176 G
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $4,256 · Current $3,000 Reduced
General-duty citation text
1910.176(g) Covers and/or guardrails were not provided to protect personnel: a) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, Large dip tank area, line 2, - On or about July 18, 2025, an employee was working on a catwalk adjacent to dip tanks containing corrosives, such as Sodium Hydroxide and Hydrochloric Acid, where the sides of the dip tanks were no more than 21" above the catwalk, exposing the employee to chemical burns, drowning, and/or fall hazards. The employer did not provide fall protection for the tanks as required. b) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, small dip tank area in rear of building , line 5 & 7, - On or about July 18, 2025, an employee was working on a catwalk adjacent to dip tanks containing corrosives, such as Nitric Acid and Hydrochloric Acid, and nickel/zinc from 7th line behind employee, where the sides of the dip tanks were no more than 21" above the catwalk, exposing the employee to chemical burns, drowning, and/or fall hazards. The employer did not provide fall protection for the tanks as required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3000
- — Z (S) $4256
1910.303 B06
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $398 · Current $258 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(6):Conductors or equipment were located in damp or wet locations; where exposed to gases, fumes, vapors, liquids, or other agents that had a deteriorating effect on the conductors or equipment; or where exposed to excessive temperatures and were not identified for use in the operating environment: a) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, Large dip tank area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - Large 240 volts electrical disconnect, and other electrical components, were covered in rust from moisture, fumes , vapers or other deteriorating affects, were not identified for use in the operating environment. b) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960 , Large dip tank area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - Large 480 volts electrical panel, and other electrical components, were covered in rust from moisture, fumes , vapers or other deteriorating affects, were not identified for use in the operating environment. c) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960 , recycling tank/slug storage area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - Large 240 volts electrical panel, and other electrical components, were covered in rust from moisture, fumes , vapers or other deteriorating affects, were not identified for use in the operating environment. d)40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960 , pump /drain room, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to -electrical panel, and other electrical components, were covered in rust from moisture, fumes , vapers or other deteriorating affects, were not identified for use in the operating environment. e) N40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960 , small dip tank area in rear of building , On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to -electrical panel, and other electrical components, were covered in rust from moisture, fumes , vapers or other deteriorating affects, were not identified for use in the operating environment.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $258
- — Z (O) $398
1910.303 G01
- Issued
- Jan 13, 2026
- Abate by
- Mar 13, 2026
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1):Sufficient access and working space was not provided and maintained about all electric equipment (operating at 600 volts, nominal, or less to ground) to permit ready and safe operation and maintenance of such equipment: a) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, Large dip tank area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - a 240 volt electrical panel obscured by garbage can and debris. b) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, Large dip tank area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - a 480 electrical panel, 240 electrical panel and disconnects blocked by boxes. c) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, Large dip tank area, On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - electrical panel blocked by pallets and other equipment. d) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, storage area , On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - electrical panels blocked by wood and debris. e) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, maintenance shop , On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to -electrical panels blocked by boxes, wood and debris. f) 40 WEST PARK AVENUE SELLERSVILLE, PA 18960, line 5 , On or about July 18, 2025, and times prior to - electrical disconnects blocked by chemical containers.
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 348381682.
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