OSHA Inspection: BASKI WATER INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Issued

Jun 15, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $2,412 · Current $1,447 Reduced

General-duty citation text

OSH ACT of 1970 Section (5)(a)(1):  The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm in that employees were exposed to crushing hazards while operating an overhead, and underhung hoist:    a) Welding Department: On or about March 26, 2026, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that repairs to the  Budgit 3 ton Electric Chain Hoist were conducted or taken out of service and promptly repaired before resuming normal operations when the crane was operated with broken hook throat latches. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.   b) Welding Department: On or about March 26, 2026, and at times prior, the employer did not ensure that repairs to the ACCO Wright Way 1 ton Electric Chain Hoist were conducted or taken out of service and promptly repaired before resuming normal operations when the crane was operated with broken hook throat latches. This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.  c) Welding Department: On or about March 26, 2026, and at times prior, did not ensure the Budgit 3 ton Electric Chain and the ACCO Wright Way 1 ton Electric Chain Hoist were visually inspected frequently and periodically.  This condition exposed employees to struck-by and crushing hazards.

Issued

Jun 15, 2026

Penalty

Initial $1,809 · Current $1,085 Reduced

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  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).  a) Welding Department: On or about March 26, 2026, and at times prior, employees were exposed to amputation hazards from using an unguarded DeWalt Angle Grinder to clean slag from welds .

Issued

Jun 15, 2026

Abate by

Jul 22, 2026

Penalty

Initial $0 · Current $0

General-duty citation text

29 CFR  1904.32(a)(3): The employer did not certify its annual summary of injuries and illnesses using the OSHA Form 300A or equivalent.  a) On or about March 26, 2026, the employer failed to certify an annual summary of injuries and illnesses using the OSHA Form 300A or its equivalent for the calendar years 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 partial.