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BLUESTONE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, LLC

Company Details

Entity Name: BLUESTONE SPECIALTY CHEMICALS, LLC
Jurisdiction: Illinois
Entity Type: Limited Liability Company
Status: NGS
Date Formed: 03 Nov 2010
Company Number: LLC_03401693
File Number: 03401693
Type of Management: Manager Managed
Date Status Change: 01 Nov 2024
Address 10 INDUSTRY AVE, JOLIET, 60435, IL
Place of Formation: ILLINOIS

Agent

Name and Address Role Appointment Date
COGENCY GLOBAL INC., 600 SOUTH SECOND ST, SUITE 404, SPRINGFIELD, 62704 Agent 2023-09-15

Manager

Name and Address Role Appointment Date
ARTHUR AGNEESSENS, 10 INDUSTRY DRIVE, JOLIET, IL, 60435 Manager 2023-12-08
WOUTER VAN LOO, 10 INDUSTRY DRIVE, JOLIET, IL, 60435 Manager 2023-12-08

Historical Names

Name Change Date
APEX MATERIAL TECHNOLOGIES, LLC 2019-09-04

OSHA's Inspections within Industry

Inspection Nr Report ID Date Opened Site Address
345158505 0521700 2021-02-23 10 INDUSTRY AVENUE, JOLIET, IL, 60435
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2021-02-23
Case Closed 2021-07-08

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1735141
Safety Yes
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100151 C
Issuance Date 2021-05-27
Current Penalty 2000.0
Initial Penalty 3901.0
Final Order 2021-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 9
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
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: a. On or about February 23, 2021, on the R5 platform, employees were required to work with corrosive chemicals including, but not limited to sodium hydroxide solution. Employees were exposed to skin and eye burns when a safety shower and eyewash were not readily available on the R5 platform.
343600771 0521700 2018-11-13 10 INDUSTRY DR., JOLIET, IL, 60435
Inspection Type Unprog Rel
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Safety
Close Conference 2018-11-13
Case Closed 2018-11-19

Related Activity

Type Inspection
Activity Nr 1359641
Safety Yes
341571438 0521700 2016-06-22 10 INDUSTRY DR., JOLIET, IL, 60435
Inspection Type Referral
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2016-06-22
Case Closed 2016-12-08

Related Activity

Type Referral
Activity Nr 1104428
Safety Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100151 C
Issuance Date 2016-07-15
Abatement Due Date 2016-08-31
Current Penalty 1200.0
Initial Penalty 2400.0
Final Order 2016-08-04
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 1
Related Event Code (REC) Referral
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. [63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998] a. On or about June 21, 2016, in the outside tank storage area, employees were required to work near and around chemicals including, but not limited to, nitric acid. The employer did not ensure that the employees were provided suitable facilities for flushing of eyes and drenching of body within a reasonable distance.
341375962 0521700 2016-04-05 10 INDUSTRY DR., JOLIET, IL, 60435
Inspection Type Complaint
Scope Partial
Safety/Health Health
Close Conference 2016-04-05
Emphasis L: PIV, N: DUSTEXPL
Case Closed 2016-08-08

Related Activity

Type Complaint
Activity Nr 1077769
Health Yes

Violation Items

Citation ID 01001
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100022 A03
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): To facilitate cleaning, every floor, working place, and passageway shall be kept free from protruding nails, splinters, holes, or loose boards. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the scrub tank area, employees were required to use an aisle where a section of floor grating was missing. Employees were thereby exposed to trip and fall hazards.
Citation ID 01002
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 A03
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 800.0
Initial Penalty 1600.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 3
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3): Every hatchway and chute floor opening shall be guarded by one of the following: a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, employees were required to take samples from the top of the copper nitrate slurry tank that had an 18 inch square opening. The opening did not have adequate guarding. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with chemical contact and falls.
Citation ID 01003
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100023 C01
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 2
Nr Exposed 4
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1): Every open-sided floor or platform 4 feet or more above adjacent floor or ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing (or the equivalent as specified in paragraph (e)(3) of this section) on all open sides except where there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder. The railing shall be provided with a toeboard wherever, beneath the open sides, a. On or about April 5, 2016, on dump zone 1 and the holding area for caustic, employees were required to work on a platform over 7 feet high. The platform did not have a guardrails on all open sides, exposing the employees to fall hazards.
Citation ID 01004
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100132 A
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 2
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.132(a): Application. Protective equipment, including personal protective equipment for eyes, face, head, and extremities, protective clothing, respiratory devices, and protective shields and barriers, shall be provided, used, and maintained in a sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary by reason of hazards of processes or environment, chemical hazards, radiological hazards, or mechanical irritants encountered in a manner capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact. a. On or about April 5, 2016, on top of the scrub tank, employees required to access and work on top of the tank were exposed to falls of over seven (7) feet above the ground level. The employer did not ensure that employees were provided with and used protective equipment, such as a body harness and lanyard, to protect them against injury in the event of a fall.
Citation ID 01005
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100134 C01
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 7
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1): In any workplace where respirators are necessary to protect the health of the employee or whenever respirators are required by the employer, the employer shall establish and implement a written respiratory protection program with worksite-specific procedures. The program shall be updated as necessary to reflect those changes in workplace conditions that affect respirator use. The employer shall include in the program the following provisions of this section, as applicable: On or about April , 2016, in the plant, the employer did not establish and implement an adequate respiratory program for employees that were required to wear respirators. The employer did not ensure employee's medical evaluations, fit testing and training.
Citation ID 01006A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 C04
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4): If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer did not develop and implement a written confined space program for employees of the Apex Material Technology company required to enter mixing and storage tanks.
Citation ID 01006B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 E01
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1): Before entry is authorized, the employer shall document the completion of measures required by paragraph (d)(3) of this section by preparing an entry permit. NOTE: Appendix D to section 1910.146 presents examples of permits whose elements are considered to comply with the requirements of this section. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer did not complete confined space permits before employees made entry into mixing tanks and holding tanks to do cleaning and repair work..
Citation ID 01006C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100146 G01
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1): The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer did not provide training to employees on the company specific confined space entry program including completing an entry permit before entering mixing and holding tanks to do cleaning and repair work.
Citation ID 01007A
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C04 II B
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(B): Specific procedural steps for shutting down, isolating, blocking and securing machines or equipment to control hazardous energy; a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer did not develop specific procedures for employees to use when isolating equipment such as, changing motors and repairing the motor control center by final treatment. Employees were thereby exposed to the hazards associated with unexpected energization of equipment.
Citation ID 01007B
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C05 I
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 4
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i): Locks, tags, chains, wedges, key blocks, adapter pins, self-locking fasteners, or other hardware shall be provided by the employer for isolating, securing or blocking of machines or equipment from energy sources. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer did not provided extra lockout locks for authorized employees that were required to isolate equipment that had more than two isolation points.
Citation ID 01007C
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100147 C06 I
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-08-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Related Event Code (REC) Complaint
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i): The employer shall conduct a periodic inspection of the energy control procedure at least annually to ensure that the procedure and the requirements of this standard are being followed. a. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, the employer had not performed annual periodic inspections to ensure that documented lockout/tagout procedures were being followed by authorized employees.
Citation ID 01008
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100151 C
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Current Penalty 1000.0
Initial Penalty 2000.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 5
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.151(c): Where the eyes or body of any person may be exposed to injurious corrosive materials, suitable facilities for quick drenching or flushing of the eyes and body shall be provided within the work area for immediate emergency use. [63 FR 33450, June 18, 1998] a. On or about April 5, 2016, the work area, employees required to work with caustic and acid solutions were not provided with suitable facilities for flushing of the eyes and drenching of bodies.
Citation ID 01009
Citaton Type Serious
Standard Cited 19100178 L04 III
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 600.0
Initial Penalty 1200.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 5
Gravity 1
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii): An evaluation of each powered industrial truck operator's performance shall be conducted at least once every three years. a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the plant, employees were required to operate forklifts on a daily basis. The forklift drivers were not retrained after three years as required by the standard.
Citation ID 02001
Citaton Type Other
Standard Cited 19101200 E01
Issuance Date 2016-05-17
Abatement Due Date 2016-07-05
Current Penalty 0.0
Initial Penalty 0.0
Final Order 2016-06-09
Nr Instances 1
Nr Exposed 7
FTA Current Penalty 0.0
Citation text line 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1): Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, material safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following: a. On or about April 5, 2016, in the facility, Apex Material Technology did not develop or maintain an adequate hazard communication program that included information and training on anhydrous ammonia.

Date of last update: 13 Feb 2025

Sources: Illinois Office of the Secretary of State