OSHA has inspected Aarrowcast, Inc. 18 times in Wisconsin since 1989.
The latest one began on Oct 3, 2023 after a complaint, in Shawano.
Those inspections ended with 32 citation items: 16 serious and 16 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $91,172 and now stand at $52,209, 43% lower after settlements or reviews.
Machine guarding comes up most often in these citations: 6 items under 1910.212.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Aarrowcast, Inc. averages $7,707 (5 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Aarrowcast, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 8 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $12,278 | $7,367 | Dec 14, 2023 | Final |
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 20, 2021: Employee suffers burns when molten iron discharges from furn
At 9:00 a.m. on December 20, 2021, an employee was slagging furnace #6 with a slagging rod. As the rod entered the furnace, molten iron discharged from the furnace covering the employee. It is unknown what caused the iron to expel from the furnace. The employee suffered severe burns to his left arm and chest, resulting in hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $14,502 | $10,000 | Feb 11, 2022 | Final |
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 14, 2021: Employee amputates fingertip when pinched between box and le
At 10:30 p.m. on October 14, 2021, an employee, a Melt Deck Telpher Operator, was observing two coworkers, both maintenance workers. The coworkers had finished repairs and were attempting to return the dump box to the upright position. After noticing that the latch on the dump box was preventing the dump box from returning to the upright position, the employee manipulated the lever which disengages and engages the latch. When his coworkers attempted to move the dump box, the employee's right index finger was pinched between the box and the lever. The employee sustained an amputation to the fingertip of the first knuckle. The employee was treated without hospitalization.
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 16, 2021: Employee amputates multiple fingertips while troubleshooting
At 10:30 p.m. on October 16, 2021, an employee was troubleshooting core box alignment issues on a Laempe 150 core machine at an iron foundry. The machine was having issues with cores breaking, and employee discovered that the hydraulic cylinder was detached from the core box frame. When the employee reached into the machine to assess the damage, the core machine unexpectedly cycled and caught the employee's right hand between the frame and the cylinder. The employee sustained an amputation of the second and third finger. The employee required medical treatment but was not hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1053(d)(3)(iii) · Silica dust in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $14,502 | $4,000 | Apr 7, 2022 | Final |
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,246 | $5,072 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1053(f)(1) · Silica dust in general industry |
Serious | $7,246 | $5,072 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1053(h)(1) · Silica dust in general industry |
Serious | $7,246 | $5,072 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i) · Cadmium |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2019 | Final |
2900 E. Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(n)(3)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $3,902 | $1,951 | Apr 18, 2016 | Final |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(7) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $825 | $518 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,375 | $866 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,375 | $866 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2006 | Closed |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,625 | $1,625 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · All Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(3)(iiib)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $2,500 | Aug 27, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,000 | Aug 27, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1998 | Closed |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $2,125 | $500 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $2,125 | $1,000 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.94(b)(5)(ib) · Ventilation |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(4)(i) · Cadmium |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 28, 1998 | Closed |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $1,800 | Nov 4, 1997 | Closed |
2900 E Richmond Street, Shawano, WI 54166 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Mar 23, 1989 (fatal): Employee killed while cleaning sand speed mullor
During a machine cleaning operator in a gray iron foundry, Employee #1, a mainte nance man, entered a sand speed mullor to grease the wheels. The control panel p ower was locked out by the operator at the time. The operator removed his lock a nd started the mullor, killing Employee #1, who had failed to add his lock to th e lockout. The operator had left the access door open and routinely started the mullor during cleaning, with the access door left open and unsecured.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $800 | $0 | Apr 11, 1989 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2021, the Shawano site logged 25 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 272 workers: 8.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 5.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 385 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aarrowcast, Inc. Shawano · 2021 | 272 | 25 | 9 | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Aarrowcast Shawano · 2020 | 275 | 13 | 2 | 4.5 | 5.4 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 8 reports on file, the 6 most recent shown.
Oct 30, 2023, Shawano: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
Employees were working to lower a 1,600-pound pattern into a bolster. The injured employee was guiding the pattern into the bolster as the crane lifted and lowered the pattern a few times to get it to seat. The injured employee then began checking for obstructions. The crane lowered the pattern onto the frame and the injured employee's right index fingertip was caught and amputated between the…
Dec 20, 2021, Shawano: Hospitalization · heat (thermal) burns, unspecified · multiple body parts, n.e.c.
On December 20, 2021, an employee was slagging off a furnace when molten iron discharged from it and landed on the employee's uniform. The employee sustained burns on their chest and arms, resulting in hospitalization.
Oct 16, 2021, Shawano: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
At 7:00 a.m. on October 16, 2021, an employee was troubleshooting a machine. The top part cylinder became detached from the machine's top part frame, leaving a gap. The machine then cycled while the employee's right hand was between the cylinder and the bracket. He suffered amputations to the index and middle fingertips.
Oct 14, 2021, Shawano: Amputation · amputations · fingertip(s)
An employee was helping repair a dump box when they moved a twisted latch into position. The employee's right index fingertip was caught in a pinch point created by the latch moving flush to the dump box, resulting in an amputation of the fingertip just below the nail.
Jul 18, 2021, Shawano: Hospitalization · poisoning, including poisoning-related asphyxia · body systems
An employee used a 20-pound dry chemical fire extinguisher to extinguish a fire under the furnace on a melt deck. The employee began to have trouble breathing and was hospitalized, suffering from smoke inhalation.
Jan 10, 2020, Shawano: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee was picking up a piece of scrap iron to place it in the recycle hopper when he lost his balance and fell onto the hopper. When he landed, his finger was caught between the hopper and the scrap iron resulting in a partial amputation.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.