MILWAUKEE, WI —
OSHA Inspection: MILWAUKEE BRUSH ACQUISITION CORP.
Planned inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of MILWAUKEE BRUSH ACQUISITION CORP. in 9201 WEST HEATHER AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224 (NAICS 339994). OSHA activity number 330925371.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MILWAUKEE BRUSH ACQUISITION CORP.
- Site address
- 9201 WEST HEATHER AVENUE
- City
- MILWAUKEE
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 53224
- Mailing
- 9201 WEST HEATHER AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53224
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Planned (H)
- Scope
- Complete (A)
- Discipline
- Safety
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- A
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Case closed
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 339994
- Employees
- 115
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.151 C
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced
General-duty citation text
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) Employees were exposed to corrosive material in the forklift charging/changing area and the employer did not ensure that the eye was station was readily available.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2380
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.215 A04
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $2,550 · Current $1,785 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4): \\r\\n\\r\\nWork rest(s) on grinding machinery were not adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one eighth inch:\\r\\n\\r\\n(a) Employees were exposed to struck by hazards while using the Baldor Bench Grinder in the Tool Room and the employer did not ensure that the work rest was properly adjusted. \\r\\n
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1785
- — Z (S) $2550
1910.215 B09
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9): \\\\r\\\\n\\\\r\\\\nThe distance between the abrasive wheel periphery(s) and the adjustable tongue or the end of the safety guard peripheral member at the top exceeded one fourth inch.\\r\\n\\r\\n(a) Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while using the Baldor Bench Grinder (Model #812 RE and Serial #F1183) and the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard was properly adjusted. \\r\\n\\r\\n(b) Employees were exposed to a struck by hazard while using the Baldor Bench Grinder (Model #8107 W and Serial #X0607187009) and the employer did not ensure that the tongue guard was properly adjusted.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): \r\n\r\nElectrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees:\r\n\r\n(a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in Cell 4 and the employer did not ensure that electrical equipment, such as but not limited to extension cords, was free from recognized hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2380
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.304 B04 II B
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,400 · Current $2,380 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(B): Where connected to a branch circuit supplying two or more receptacles or outlets, a receptacle may not supply a total cord- and plug-connected load in excess of the maximum specified in Table S-4.\r\n\r\n(a) Employees were exposed to electrical hazards while working in Cell 19 and the employer did not ensure that electrical outlets could handle the total load supplied by the cord and plug connections.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2380
- — Z (S) $3400
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Aug 24, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): \\r\\n\\r\\nPortable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries.\\r\\n\\r\\n(a) Portable fire extinguishers were not readily accessible to employees who are working in the forklift battery charging/changing area.
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 330925371.
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