WAUPACA, WI —
OSHA Inspection: SWIDERSKI EQUIPMENT
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of SWIDERSKI EQUIPMENT in 1777 ROYALTON ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981 (NAICS 423820). OSHA activity number 339386468.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- SWIDERSKI EQUIPMENT
- Site address
- 1777 ROYALTON ST
- City
- WAUPACA
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 54981
- Mailing
- 1777 ROYALTON ST, WAUPACA, WI 54981
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
- 423820
- Employees
- 18
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.178 A04
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $3,500 · Current $1,800 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(4): Modifications and additions which affect capacity and safe operation of powered industrial truck were performed by the employer without the manufacturer's prior written approval: a) On or about September 4, 2013, the employer allowed forklift operators to operate a Case 580 G Series forklift with a non-factory front-end attachment without having written approval from the manufacturer. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1800
- — Z (S) $3500
1910.178 A05
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Jan 31, 2014
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.178(a)(5): The powered industrial truck was equipped with front-end attachments other than factory installed attachments, however the employer did not request that the truck be marked to identify the attachments and show the approximate weight of the truck and attachment combination at maximum elevation with load laterally centered: a) On or about September 4, 2013, the employer allowed forklift operators to operate a Case 580 G Series forklift with a non-factory front-end attachment without updating the lift per the standard requirements. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $2,800 · Current $1,400 Reduced
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) On or about September 4, 2013, the company did not have permanently affixed tags or other acceptable means to identify the sling size, grade, rated capacity, reach, etc., on the alloy steel chain slings used in the facility. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $1400
- — Z (S) $2800
1910.184 E02 II
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(2)(ii): Makeshift link(s) or fastener(s) formed from bolts, or other such attachment(s) were used to connect links or fastenings on alloy steel chain sling(s): a) On or about September 4, 2013, a steel alloy chain sling available for use in the second service building, stored on the metal hoist frame was shortened using a metal bolt, nut and red washer. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.184 E04
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 26, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.184(e)(4): Certificate(s) of proof test were not available for new, repaired or reconditioned alloy steel chain slings: a) On or about September 4, 2013, the employer had not provided certification that the steel chain slings used in the facility were proof tested per the standard requirements. Abatement Certification and Abatement Documentation Required.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.303 B01
- Issued
- Nov 19, 2013
- Abate by
- Dec 1, 2013
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1): Electrical equipment was not free from recognized hazards that were likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees: a) On or about September 4, 2013, live electrical conductors leading to an exterior receptacle were exposed due to broken composite tubing installed below the switch on the exterior wall adjacent to the wash pad. Abatement Certification Required.
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 339386468.
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