BELOIT, WI —
OSHA Inspection: THE BROASTER COMPANY
Complaint inspection · Health discipline
At a glance
On , OSHA opened a complaint health inspection of THE BROASTER COMPANY in 2855 CRANSTON RD., BELOIT, WI 53511 (NAICS 333318). OSHA activity number 348244153.
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employer broke any rule; any findings appear as the citations listed below, and citations can be contested, reduced, or withdrawn.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
- THE BROASTER COMPANY
- Site address
- 2855 CRANSTON RD.
- City
- BELOIT
- State
- WI
- ZIP
- 53511
- Mailing
- 2855 CRANSTON RD., BELOIT, WI 53511
What kind of inspection was it?
- Inspection type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial (B)
- Discipline
- Health
- Advance notice
- No
- Union status
- B
When did the case open and close?
- Opened
- Closing conference
- Last modified
- Data loaded
Establishment context
- NAICS code
- 333318
- Employees
- 36
- Ownership type
- A
Citations
6 citations on file for this inspection.
1910.147 C04 I
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $7,035 · Current $7,035
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i): Procedures were not developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in activities covered by this section: a) On or about May 12, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures were utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in cleaning activities for the east mixer. b) On or about May 12, 2025, the employer failed to ensure that lockout/tagout procedures were utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees were engaged in cleaning activities for the west mixer.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $7035
- — Z (S) $7035
1910.147 D04 I
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i): Lockout or tagout devices were not affixed to each energy isolating device by authorized employees: a) On May 12, 2025 the employer failed to ensure employees conducting servicing and maintenance to include cleaning activities for the east mixer in the condiment room utilized lockout or tagout devices. b) On May 12, 2025 the employer failed to ensure employees conducting servicing and maintenance to include cleaning activities for the east mixer in the condiment room utilized lockout or tagout devices.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $0
1910.147 C07 I A
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Oct 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $7,035 · Current $0 Reduced
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(A): Authorized employee(s) did not receive training in the recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation: On or about May 12, 2025, the employer did not ensure the authorized employees received training in recognition of applicable hazardous energy sources, the type and magnitude of the energy available in the workplace, and the methods and means necessary for energy isolation.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $0
- — Z (S) $7035
1910.243 C01
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Sep 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $5,627 · Current $3,949 Reduced
General-duty citation text
1910.243(c)(1) Abrasive wheel(s) were used on portable grinder(s) which were not provided with safety guard(s) meeting the requirements specified in 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) through (c)(4)(a)(LOCATION)(IDENTIFY SPECIFIC OPERATION(S) AND/OR CONDITIONS)(DESCRIBE HAZARD(S) WHERE NECESSARY)SEE STANDARD FOR EXCEPTION(S) AND/OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1): Abrasive wheel(s) used on grinding machinery were not used with safety guard(s): On or about May 13, 2025, in the welding area, the employer did not ensure the Speedaire Die Grinder, Model 48LZ99, a 4 inch hand die grinder was equipped with a guard for the abrasive wheel exposing employees to potential struck-by hazards.
Recent events (2)
- — I (S) $3949
- — Z (S) $5627
1910.134 K06
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Oct 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6): The employer did not provide the basic advisory information on respirators, as presented in Appendix D of 29 CFR 1910.134, in written or oral format to employees who wear respirators when such use was not required by the employer: On or about May 13, 2025, the employer failed to provide production employees with the information contained in Appendix D to 29 CFR 1910.134 before allowing voluntary use of N95 respirators.
Recent events (2)
- — I (O) $0
- — Z (O) $0
1910.1026 L01
- Issued
- Aug 26, 2025
- Abate by
- Oct 17, 2025
- Penalty
- Initial $0 · Current $0
General-duty citation text
29 CFR 1910.1026(l)(1)(ii): The employer did not address at least the following hazards with employees exposed to Hexavalent Chromium: Cancer, eye irritation and skin sensitization. On or about May 13, 2025 and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that employees exposed to hexavalent chromium were aware the health hazards including cancer, eye irritation, and skin sensitization.
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 348244153.
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