EAU CLAIRE, WI —
OSHA Inspection: MINNESOTA SUPPLY COMPANY, INC
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of MINNESOTA SUPPLY COMPANY, INC in 7476 KENT AVENUE, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701 (NAICS 811310). OSHA activity number 330974445.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- MINNESOTA SUPPLY COMPANY, INC
- Site address
- 7476 KENT AVENUE
- City
- EAU CLAIRE
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 54701
- Mailing
- 7476 KENT AVENUE, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54701
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- 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
- 811310
- Employees
- 8
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
9 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.101 B
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.101(b): The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks were not in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which was incorporated by reference as specified in 29 CFR 1910.6: (a) Southwest end of shop; A compressed gas cylinder of acetylene was not secured to prevent displacement.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.253 B04 I
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $1,071
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(i): Oxygen cylinders were stored near highly combustible material, especially oil and grease; or near reserve stocks of carbide and acetylene or other fuel-gas cylinders, or near other substance likely to cause or accelerate fire: (a) Southwest end of shop; A compressed gas cylinder of acetylene was stored along with two oxygen gas cylinders.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1071
- — Z (S) $0
1910.106 D03 II A
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 15, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $1,785 · Current $1,249 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(3)(ii)(a): Metal storage cabinets construction. The bottom, top, door, and sides of cabinet were not at least No. 18 gage sheet iron and double walled with 1 1/2 - inch air space. Joints were not riveted, welded or made tight by some equally effective means. The door was not provided with a three-point lock, and the door sill was not raised at least 2 inches above the bottom of the cabinet: (a) Shop area; A metal chemical storage cabinet was constructed of single thickness walls and was only equipped with a single-point lock.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1249
- — Z (S) $1785
1910.184 D
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $3,570 · Current $2,499 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(d): Sling(s) and fastenings were not inspected each day or during use and were not removed from service when damaged or defective: (a) Throughout the shop; Nylon and chain slings were not inspected prior to use and damaged nylon and chain slings were available for use during lifting activities.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $2499
- — Z (S) $3570
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1): Alloy steel sling(s) did not have permanently affixed durable identification stating size, grade, rated capacity, and reach: (a) Shop area; Chain slings were not equipped with an identification tag stating the chain size, grade, rated capacity, or length.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E03 I
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(3)(i): Thorough periodic inspections of alloy steel chain slings in use were not made on a regular basis: (a) Shop area; Chain slings used for lifting were not inspected.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E09 I
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 2, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(9)(i): Alloy steel chain sling(s) with cracked or deformed master link(s), coupling link(s), or other component(s) were not removed from service: (a) Shop area; Damaged single chain slings were not removed from service. The S hook on a 48 inch lifting chain was bent and another lifting chain had damage consisting of several crushed links.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.178 L06
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Abate by
- Nov 17, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(6): Certification. The employer did not certify that each operator had been trained and evaluated as required by this paragraph (l): (a) Throughout the Facility; Certification of forklift operator training was not maintained.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.254 D05
- Issued
- Oct 26, 2011
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.254(d)(5): Before starting, it had not been determined that proper switching equipment for shutting down the machine was provided: (a) Shop area; The on/off switch on a Lincoln brand arc welder was missing due to damage
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 330974445.
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