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RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.

Company Details

Name: RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Jurisdiction: Rhode Island
Entity type: Domestic Profit Corporation
Status: Dissolved
Date of Organization in Rhode Island: 30 Dec 1976 (48 years ago)
Date of Dissolution: 17 Dec 2020 (4 years ago)
Date of Status Change: 17 Dec 2020 (4 years ago)
Identification Number: 000008318
ZIP code: 02886
County: Kent County
Principal Address: 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 02886, USA
Purpose: MAKE, BUY, SELL, DISTRIBUTE AND DEAL IN EPOXY AND RELATED PRODUCTS

Industry & Business Activity

NAICS

325520 Adhesive Manufacturing

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing adhesives, glues, and caulking compounds. Learn more at the U.S. Census Bureau

form 5500

Plan Name Plan Year EIN/PN Received Sponsor Total number of participants
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2019 050370933 2020-09-09 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 51
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 02888

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-09-09
Name of individual signing STEPHEN DEL SESTO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2019 050370933 2020-09-09 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 1
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 02888

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2020-09-09
Name of individual signing STEPHEN DEL SESTO
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2018 050370933 2019-10-10 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 53
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2019-10-10
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2017 050370933 2018-04-06 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 55
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2018-04-06
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2016 050370933 2017-10-10 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 56
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2017-10-10
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2015 050370933 2016-10-07 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 59
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2016-10-07
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2014 050370933 2015-10-13 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 61
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2015-10-13
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2013 050370933 2014-10-10 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 57
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2014-10-10
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2012 050370933 2013-10-02 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 50
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2013-10-02
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
Role Employer/plan sponsor
Date 2013-10-02
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
RBC/AMP 401(K) RETIREMENT PLAN 2011 050370933 2012-06-21 RBC INDUSTRIES, INC. 53
File View Page
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 050370933
Plan administrator’s name RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119
Administrator’s telephone number 4019413000

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2012-06-21
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
File https://efast2-filings-public.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/2011/07/13/20110713052044P030435477504001.pdf
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 050370933
Plan administrator’s name RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119
Administrator’s telephone number 4019413000

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2011-07-12
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature
File https://efast2-filings-public.s3.amazonaws.com/prd/2010/09/24/20100924211039P030011674417001.pdf
Three-digit plan number (PN) 001
Effective date of plan 1995-01-01
Business code 332810
Sponsor’s telephone number 4019413000
Plan sponsor’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119

Plan administrator’s name and address

Administrator’s EIN 050370933
Plan administrator’s name RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.
Plan administrator’s address 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 028882119
Administrator’s telephone number 4019413000

Signature of

Role Plan administrator
Date 2010-09-24
Name of individual signing KAY DUCKWORTH
Valid signature Filed with authorized/valid electronic signature

Agent

Name Role Address
RODIO & URSILLO, LTD. Agent 86 WEYBOSSET STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI, 02903, USA

PRESIDENT

Name Role Address
KAY H DUCKWORTH JR PRESIDENT 80 CYPRESS STREET WARWICK, RI 02886 USA

Events

Type Date Old Value New Value
Merged 1993-04-07 Hallemite, Inc. on RBC INDUSTRIES, INC.

Filings

Number Name File Date
202082212540 Articles of Dissolution 2020-12-17
201912097430 Order Appointing Permanent Receiver 2019-07-18
201903082780 Order Appointing Temporary Receiver 2019-06-14
201991562520 Annual Report 2019-05-01
201859711310 Annual Report 2018-03-02
201735088710 Annual Report 2017-02-28
201693592140 Annual Report 2016-03-02
201558117080 Annual Report 2015-03-27
201436424600 Annual Report 2014-02-27
201313474100 Annual Report 2013-03-01

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
344554902 0112300 2020-01-09 80 CYPRUS ST, WARWICK, RI, 02888
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope NoInspection
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2020-01-09
Case Closed 2020-01-14

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1390072
Health Yes
343900726 0112300 2019-04-01 80 CYPRUS ST, WARWICK, RI, 02888
Inspection Type FollowUp
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2019-04-01
Case Closed 2020-08-25

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1270859
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100106 E06 I
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 18564.0
Initial Penalty 18564.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: Facility: On or about April 1, 2019, the employer did not take adequate precautions, such as using non-sparking tools and equipment to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors, in that unapproved electrical equipment was used while making 587A Natural Resin and floors were cleaned with acetone and a metal ice scraper. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.106(e)(6)(i), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1 , item number 1a and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100106 E06 II
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 degree F (37.8 degree C), were dispensed into containers without the containers being electrically interconnected: Facility: On or about April 1, 2019, employees in the batch making area dispensed flammable liquids, such as but not limited to toluol (toluene) and methyl ethyl ketone (MEK), from metal 55 gallon drums into containers that were not bonded and grounded. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.106(e)(6)(ii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1 , item number 1b and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100307 B
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 18564.0
Initial Penalty 18564.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.307(b): Documentation for areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 was not available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location: Facility: On or about April 1, 2019, the employer did not designate areas where flammable gases or vapors may exist with class and division so as to communicate what electrical equipment was allowed in hazardous areas to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location and thereby exposed employees to fire hazards. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.307(b), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1, item number 9a and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19100307 C
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: Facility: On or about April 1, 2019, electrical equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment, including but not limited to facility wiring, switches and outlets, were not safe nor approved for a Class I Division 2 location and thereby exposed employees to fire hazards. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.307(c), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1, item number 9b and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
Citation ID 01003A
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19101200 H01
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 13261.0
Initial Penalty 13261.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: Facility: On or about April 1, 2019, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees that used hazardous chemicals in the workplace including but not limited to; methylene chloride, toluol and methyl ethyl ketone. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.1200(h)(1), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1 , item number 11c and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
Citation ID 01003B
Citaton Type Repeat
Standard Cited 19101200 H03 III
Issuance Date 2019-09-24
Abatement Due Date 2019-10-25
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2019-10-21
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: Batch Making Room: On or about April 1, 2019, employees using acetone and methylene chloride were not provided with employee training that included the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including but not limited to health and fire hazards. RBC Industries, Inc. was previously cited for a violation of this Occupational Safety and Health Standard 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii), which was contained in OSHA inspection number 1270859, citation number 1 , item number 11d and was affirmed as a final order on 3/23/2018, with respect to a workplace located at 80 Cypress Street, Warwick, RI 02888.
342708591 0112300 2017-10-16 80 CYPRESS STREET, WARWICK, RI, 02886
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2017-10-16
Emphasis L: FORKLIFT, N: AMPUTATE
Case Closed 2020-08-25

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1275165
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E06 I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 4622.0
Initial Penalty 9054.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i): Adequate precautions were not taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors: (a) Batch making room: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto employees used a Blue Hawk metal ice scraper, which is capable of producing sparks, in conjunction with Acetone, a flammable liquid, to perform floor cleaning operations. (b) Batch making room: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto employees handled Abeita HC-85, which is capable of producing static charges when poured, into process vessels containing flammable liquids, without taking adequate precautions to prevent static electrical charges from developing, which could cause ignition of the flammable liquid.
Citation ID 01001B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100106 E06 II
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(ii): Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), were dispensed into containers without the nozzle and container being electrically interconnected. Facility: On or about October 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto employees in the batch making area dispensed flammable liquids such as but not limited to Isopropanol Blend, Acetone Blend, and Acetone/Acetone Rework from metal 55 gallon drums through a plastic drum faucet into containers that were not bonded and grounded.
Citation ID 01002A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100120 Q02
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 2644.0
Initial Penalty 5174.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 30
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2): The employer did not develop an emergency response plan for emergencies which addressed the following minimum requirements of this standard: 1910.120(q)(2)(i) through 1910.120(q)(2)(xii): Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer's emergency response plan, for hazardous substance releases including but not limited to methylene chloride and flammable liquids such as acetone and isopropyl alcohol, did not adequately nor effectively address elements included in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(2) including but not limited to the following: - (i) Pre-emergency planning and coordination with outside parties, - (ii) Personnel roles, lines of authority, training, and communication, - (iii) Emergency recognition and prevention, - (iv) Safe distances and places of refuge, - (vi) Evacuation routes and procedures, - (vii) Decontamination, - (ix) Emergency alerting and response procedures, - (x) Critique of response and follow-up, - (xi) Personal protective equipment and emergency equipment.
Citation ID 01002B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100120 Q06 III
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii): Employees who participated as hazardous materials technicians, or were expected to participate as hazardous materials technicians, had not received at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level, and in addition have competency in the areas outlined in 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)(iii)(A) through (q)(6)(iii)(I) and/or the employer did not so certify: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not provide at least 24 hours of training equal to the first responder operations level for manufacturing personnel and / or the employer did not so certify.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 D02
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-04-30
Current Penalty 2644.0
Initial Penalty 5174.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 8
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2): The employer did not verify that the required workplace hazard assessment has been performed through a written certification that identifies the workplace evaluated, the person certifying that the evaluation has been performed, the date(s) of the hazard assessment, and, which identifies the document as a certification of hazard assessment: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto a written certification of the workplace hazard assessment for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for employees handling various chemicals including but not limited to methylene chloride, acetone and isopropyl alcohol was not available.
Citation ID 01004A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 C01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 3963.0
Initial Penalty 7760.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): A written respiratory protection program that included the provisions in 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(i) - (ix) with worksite specific procedures was not established and implemented for required respirator use. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not establish and implement a written respiratory protection program when employees in the batch making area are required to wear respiratory protection while working with chemicals including but not limited to acetone, isopropyl alcohol and Abietin HC85 (Rosin Acids).
Citation ID 01004B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 E01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Inspection NR 1390072
FTA Issuance Date 2019-09-24
FTA Current Penalty 39781.0
FTA Final Order Date 2019-10-21
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1): The employer did not provide a medical evaluation to determine the employee's ability to use a respirator, before the employee was fit tested or required to use the respirator in the workplace: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that employees in the batch making area that are required to wear respirators while working with chemicals, including but not limited to acetone and isopropyl alcohol, are medically evaluated to prevent employee injury.
Citation ID 01004C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 F01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Inspection NR 1390072
FTA Issuance Date 2019-09-24
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
FTA Final Order Date 2019-10-21
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1): The employer did not ensure that employee(s) required to use a tight-fitting facepiece respirator passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT): Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that employees in the batch making area that are required to wear tight-fitting respirators while working with chemicals, including but not limited to acetone and isopropyl alcohol, have passed the appropriate qualitative fit test (QLFT) or quantitative fit test (QNFT) to prevent employee injury.
Citation ID 01004D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 G01 I A
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Inspection NR 1390072
FTA Issuance Date 2019-09-24
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
FTA Final Order Date 2019-10-21
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(A): Respirators with tight-fitting facepieces were worn by employees who had facial hair that came between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interfered with valve function: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer allowed employees in the batch making area with facial hair to wear respirators with tight-fitting facepieces exposing the employees to inhalation hazards.
Citation ID 01004E
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 H02 I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i): Respirators were not stored to protect them from damage, contamination, dust, sunlight, extreme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals or were not packed or stored to prevent deformation of the facepiece and exhalation valve. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that employees in the batch making area that were required to wear tight-fitting respirators while working with chemicals, including but not limited to acetone and isopropyl alcohol, stored and protected the respirators from contamination and damaging chemicals.
Citation ID 01004F
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 K01 II
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Inspection NR 1390072
FTA Issuance Date 2019-09-24
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
FTA Final Order Date 2019-10-21
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1)(ii): The employer did not ensure that each employee could demonstrate knowledge of the limitations and capabilities of the respirator. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto employees required to use elastomeric and filtering face-piece air purifying respirators were not provided training on the proper use and limitations of the respirators, exposing employees to an inhalation hazard while working with chemicals including but not limited to acetone and isopropyl alcohol.
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100151 C
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 4622.0
Initial Penalty 9054.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where employees were exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body were not provided within the work area for immediate emergency use: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not did not provide suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes to protect employees in the the batch making area while working with corrosive materials such as, but not limited to, Ancamine 2489 and Ancamine 1768.
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 C02 V
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-15
Current Penalty 3302.0
Initial Penalty 6467.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(v): In locations used for the storage of hazardous liquids in sealed containers or liquified or compressed gases in containers, approved power-operated industrial trucks designated as DS, ES, GS, or LPS were not used. This classification includes locations where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases or vapors were used, but which, would become hazardous only in case of an accident or of some unusual operating condition. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer allowed a propane powered, power-operated industrial truck not designated as LPS to be used in the batch making room, which was a location where volatile flammable liquids or flammable gases were handled, processed or used.
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L03 II I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ii): Powered industrial truck operators did not receive initial training in the following topics, except in topics which the employer can demonstrate are not applicable to safe operation of the truck in the employer's workplace: (I): Other unique or potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and times prior thereto the employer did not train employees to recognize potentially hazardous environmental conditions in the workplace that could affect safe operation of fork lifts such as conditions that occur in the batch making area with the use of flammable liquids/vapors that create a fire/explosion hazard.
Citation ID 01006C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L06
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): The employer did not certify that each operator has been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l). Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by paragraph (l).
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100303 G02 I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 4622.0
Initial Penalty 9054.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Except as elsewhere required or permitted by Subpart S of Part 1910, live parts of electric equipment operating at 50 volts or more were not guarded against accidental contact by use of approved cabinets or other forms of approved enclosures or by any of the means identified in paragraphs (A), (B), (C), and (D) of 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i): Facility: On or about October 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure live electrical wires operating at 110 volts were guarded against accidental contact and exposed employees in the batch making area to electrical shock hazards. a) Employees in the batch making area were exposed to electrical shock hazards from energized electrical wires that were observed protruding out of the bottom of a metal electrical receptacle covered with a blank steel plate located on the wall to the left of tank mixer #5. Exposed wires are located within arms reach while employees are working at the workstation. b) Employees in the batch making area were exposed to electrical shock hazards from an open electrical panel that had a two breakers missing and no blanks were in place.
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100305 B02 I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 3963.0
Initial Penalty 7760.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2)(i): Each outlet box in completed installations did not have a cover, faceplate, or fixture canopy: Facility: On or about October 26, 2017 and at times prior thereto employees in the batch making area were exposed to electrical shock hazards through the use of an electrical outlet at the workstation to the left side of tank #5 without an approved cover installed.
Citation ID 01009A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100307 B
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-01
Current Penalty 4622.0
Initial Penalty 9054.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.307(b): Documentation for areas designated as hazardous (classified) locations under the Class and Zone system and areas designated under the Class and Division system established after August 13, 2007 was not available to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not designate areas where flammable gases or vapors may exist with class and division so as to communicate to those authorized to design, install, inspect, maintain, or operate electric equipment at the location, what electrical equipment was allowed in hazardous areas exposing employees to fire hazards.
Citation ID 01009B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100307 C
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 10
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.307(c): Equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in hazardous (classified) locations were not intrinsically safe, approved for the hazardous (classified) location, or safe for the hazardous (classified) location: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto electrical equipment, wiring methods, and installations of equipment in the batch making area, including but not limited to, facility wiring, switches and outlets were not safe nor approved for a Class I Division 2 location thereby exposing employees to fire hazards.
Citation ID 01010A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101052 D01 I
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-01
Current Penalty 2644.0
Initial Penalty 5174.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(1)(i): Where methylene chloride was present in the workplace, the employer did not determine each employee's exposure: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer allowed employees from the shipping and receiving and the batch making departments to handle and transfer methylene chloride to smaller containers without determining each employee's exposure.
Citation ID 01010B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101052 D02
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-01
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1052(d)(2): The employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure to methylene chloride: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not perform initial monitoring to determine each employee's exposure prior to allowing employees from the shipping and receiving and the batch making departments to handle, use, and transfer methylene chloride to smaller containers.
Citation ID 01011A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 3302.0
Initial Penalty 6467.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 9
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): The employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not develop, implement, and/or maintain at the workplace a written hazard communication program which describes how the criteria specified in 29 CFR 1910.1200(f), (g), and (h) will be met for chemicals used by employees, such as but not limited to methylene chloride, acetone, and isopropyl alcohol.
Citation ID 01011B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 G02
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2): The chemical manufacturer or importer preparing the safety data sheet did not ensure that it included the required headings and information in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(xii) Facility: on or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure safety data sheets included the required headings and information in 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(i) through 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(2)(xii)for hazardous chemicals manufactured on site including but not limited to GS-2004 Gasket Shellac.
Citation ID 01011C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 H01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 10
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1): Employees were not provided effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment and whenever a new hazard that the employees had not been previously trained about was introduced into their work area: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto, the employer did not provide effective information and training to employees that used hazardous chemicals in the workplace including but not limited to; methylene chloride, acetone, isopropyl alcohol, and Ancamine2489 Curing Agent.
Citation ID 01011D
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19101200 H03 III
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-05-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii): Employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards, including specific procedures the employer had implemented to protect employees from exposure to hazardous chemicals, such as appropriate work practices, emergency procedures and personal protective equipment to be used: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto employee training did not include the measures employees can take to protect themselves from chemical hazards including but not limited to exposure fire hazards where employees in the batch making room used flammable liquids.
Citation ID 02001A
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040004 A
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-04-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 1294.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 32
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1904.4(a): The employer did not record each work-related fatality, injury or illness case that resulted in the general recording criteria on the OSHA Form 300 or equivalent. Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 RBC Industries, Inc. did not record a workplace injury on the OSHA Form 300 or the equivalent for the calendar year 2017 for an employee who suffered an amputation of the tip of the left thumb.
Citation ID 02001B
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19040032 A02
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-04-26
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 32
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(2): The Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created, certified, or posted: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (OSHA Form 300A or equivalent) was not created and certified for the years 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
Citation ID 02002
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100178 A06
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-06-15
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6): The employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure that all nameplates or markings were maintained in a legible condition for Daewoo Forklift, Model Number GC20C, Serial Number BT00049.
Citation ID 02003
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19100303 G01
Issuance Date 2018-02-27
Abatement Due Date 2018-03-30
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2018-03-23
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 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: Facility: On or about October 16, 2017 and at times prior thereto the employer did not ensure sufficient access was maintained around all electrical equipment. An electrical panel in the batch making area was blocked and did not allow sufficient access.

Date of last update: 06 Apr 2025

Sources: Rhode Island Department of State