OSHA Inspection: WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION

Issued

2025-04-17 00:00:00

Abate by

2025-05-12 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $7802.00 · Current $4681.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3): The employer did not ensure that walking-working surfaces are maintained free of hazards such as sharp or protruding objects, loose boards, corrosion, leaks, spills, snow, and ice.  Whirlpool Corp. - Marion, Ohio: On or about March 11, 2025, the employer did not ensure that the work platform located at the Dahlstrom Shear's stacker box was free from protrusions in that, when not being used to convey a stack of parts, the three transfer conveyor chains protruded from the work platform. Employees who worked on the platform to operate the stacker box and band metal blanks were exposed to trip and fall hazards.  In accordance with 29 CFR 1903.19(d), abatement certification is required for this violation (using the CERTIFICATION OF CORRECTIVE ACTION WORKSHEET), and in addition, documentation demonstrating that abatement is complete must be included with your certification.  This documentation may include, but is not limited to, evidence of the purchase or repair of the equipment, photographic or video evidence, or written records.

Issued

2025-04-17 00:00:00

Penalty

Initial $16550.00 · Current $9930.00 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1910.219(c)(3): Vertical or inclined shafting seven (7) feet or less from floor or working platform, except maintenance runways, was not enclosed with a stationary casing in accordance with requirements of paragraphs (m) and (o) of this section:  Whirlpool Corp. - Marion, Ohio: On or about March 5, 2025, employees were exposed to injuries associated with being caught in rotating power-transmission shafting located at the Dahlstrom Shear's stacker box.  Vertical power screw mechanisms, used to raise and lower the stacker box, were not enclosed with a stationary casing to prevent employees from being caught-in the rotating parts.  No additional abatement information is needed for this item.