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OSHA Inspection: CARNES COMPANY INC.

Planned inspection · Safety discipline

On , OSHA opened a planned safety inspection of CARNES COMPANY INC. in 448 S. MAIN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593 (NAICS 333412). OSHA activity number 338924632.

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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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.

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Establishment
CARNES COMPANY INC.
Site address
448 S. MAIN STREET
City
VERONA
State
WI
ZIP
53593
Mailing
P.O. BOX 930040, VERONA, WI 53593
Inspection type
Planned (H)
Scope
Partial (B)
Discipline
Safety
Advance notice
No
Union status
B
Opened
Closing conference
Case closed
Last modified
Data loaded
NAICS code
333412
Employees
15
Ownership type
A

6 citations on file for this inspection.

1910.23 D01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
May 28, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,900 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1): Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall be equipped with standard stair railings or standard handrails as specified in paragraphs (d)(1)(i) through (v) of this section, the width of the stair to be measured clear of all obstructions except handrails:                      Employees were accessing stairs to enter a confined space area, of which, the stairs did not have any standard railings on all open sides.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1900
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.23 E01

Serious Gravity 5 2 instances 2 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
May 28, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $0 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1): A standard railing did not consist of top rail, intermediate rail, and posts, and shall have a vertical height of 42 inches nominal from upper surface of top rail to floor, platform, runway, or ramp level. The top rail shall be smooth-surfaced throughout the length of the railing. The intermediate rail shall be approximately halfway between the top rail and the floor, platform, runway, or ramp. The ends of the rails shall not overhang the terminal posts except where such overhang does not constitute a projection hazard.                    Employees were accessing a stairway to enter a confined space area, of which, a mid-rail was missing in the stairway railings.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $0
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.24 E

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 2 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
Jun 30, 2013
Penalty
Initial $2,800 · Current $1,600 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.24(e): "Angle of stairway rise." Fixed stairs were not installed at angles to the horizontal of between 30 deg. and 50 deg. Any uniform combination of rise/tread dimensions may be used that will result in a stairway at an angle to the horizontal within the permissible range. Table D-1 gives rise/tread dimensions which will produce a stairway within the permissible range, stating the angle to the horizontal produced by each combination. However, the rise/tread combinations are not limited to those given in Table D-1.                      Employees were accessing stairs in the confined space area, of whcih, the angle of the stairs was greater than 50 degrees, thus too steep.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $1600
  • — Z (S) $2800

1910.305 E01

Serious Gravity 5 1 instance 3 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
May 28, 2013
Penalty
Initial $3,500 · Current $2,500 Reduced
29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1): Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures. Cabinets, cutout boxes, fittings, boxes, and panelboard enclosures in damp or wet locations were not installed so as to prevent moisture or water from entering and accumulating within the enclosures and shall be mounted so there is at least 6.35-mm (0.25-in.) airspace between the enclosure and the wall or other supporting surface. However, nonmetallic enclosures may be installed without the airspace on a concrete, masonry, tile, or similar surface. The enclosures shall be weatherproof in wet locations.                        Employees working near chemicals in the confined space area were being exposed to electrical equipment that was not free from recognized hazards .
Recent events (2)
  • — I (S) $2500
  • — Z (S) $3500

1910.37 B06

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
May 23, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6): Each exit sign were not illuminated to a surface value of at least five foot-candles (54 lux) by a reliable light source and be distinctive in color. Self-luminous or electroluminescent signs that have a minimum luminance surface value of at least .06 footlamberts (0.21 cd/m2) are permitted.            An exit sign over an exit doorway was not illuminated for employees as a realiable light source for safely exiting the building.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

1910.157 E02

Other-than-serious 1 instance 1 exposed
Issued
May 13, 2013
Abate by
May 17, 2013
Penalty
Initial $0 · Current $0
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2): Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.            Employees working in plant, of which, several fire extinguishers had not been inspected monthly.
Recent events (2)
  • — I (O) $0
  • — Z (O) $0

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