AKRON, OH —
OSHA Inspection: PRO-FAB, INC.
Complaint inspection · Safety discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint safety inspection of PRO-FAB, INC. in 2570 PRESSLER ROAD, AKRON, OH 44312 (NAICS 332312). OSHA activity number 348019233.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- PRO-FAB, INC.
- Site address
- 2570 PRESSLER ROAD
- City
- AKRON
- State
- OH
- ZIP
- 44312
- Mailing
- 2570 PRESSLER ROAD, AKRON, OH 44312
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
- 332312
- Employees
- 12
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
5 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.22 A01
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2025
- Abate by
- May 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $5,675 · Current $3,900 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1): The employer did not ensure that all places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, and walking-working surfaces are kept in a clean, orderly, and sanitary condition: On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure the walking and working surfaces in the production area were kept clear and organized. Employees are exposed to slip, trip and fall hazards in that they have to climb over an/or stand on top of various sizes and shapes of raw metal materials on the floor to access their work area and work at their work station.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3900
- — Z (S) $5675
1910.243 C01 II A
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2025
- Abate by
- May 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $3,783 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1)(ii)(a): Portable abrasive wheels were not equipped with guards to cover the spindle end, nut and outer flange: on or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that the hand held abrasive wheel grinder had a guard that covers the spindle end, nut and outer flange. Employees are exposed to struck by hazards of the abrasive wheel.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $3783
1910.303 E01
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2025
- Abate by
- May 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $3,783 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(e)(1): Identification of manufacturer and ratings. Electric equipment may not be used unless the following markings have been placed on the equipment-(i) The manufacturer's name, trademark, or other descriptive marking by which the organization responsible for the product may be identified; and (ii) Other markings giving voltage, current, wattage, or other ratings as necessary. On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure the electrical panel boxes in the production area had the appropriate markings and labels, such as but not limited to, voltage, manufacturer and other ratings as necessary.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3783
1910.303 G01 I
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2025
- Abate by
- May 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $3,783 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(i): The dimension of the working space in the direction of access to live parts operating at 600 volts or less and likely to require examination, adjustment, servicing, or maintenance while alive was less than indicated in Table S1: On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure the electrical panel boxes in the production area had assured clearance of at least 36 inches and remained unblocked and accessible.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (S) $3783
1910.157 C01
- Issued
- Apr 29, 2025
- Abate by
- May 19, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1): Portable fire extinguishers were not mounted, located and identified so that they were readily accessible without subjecting the employees to injuries: On or about January 31, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that a portable fire extinguisher, located in the production area near a welding station, was easily accessible and not blocked so as to stay in readily accessible condition.
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 348019233.
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