CB Machining - Engineering Inc has 3 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 2020.
OSHA's last visit started on Dec 11, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Buffalo.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 3 citation items: 3 serious.
OSHA proposed $5,900 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $2,980, down 49%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.147, lockout/tagout (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. CB Machining - Engineering Inc averages $1,490 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
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Watch this company1500 1st Street Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $300 | $180 | Dec 16, 2025 | Final |
1500 1st Street Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313 · Machine Shops · 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 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Mar 15, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Mar 15, 2022 | Final |
1500 1st Street Ne, Buffalo, MN 55313 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)
(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)
(7) Training and communication. (i) The employer shall provide training to ensure that the purpose and function of the energy control program are understood by employees and that the knowledge and skills required for the safe application, usage, and removal of the energy controls are acquired by employees. The training shall include the following:
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
(b) Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.
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