OSHA has inspected HP Hearth once in Ohio.
The inspection began on Aug 8, 2023 on a referral, in Delaware.
That inspection ended with 1 citation item: 1 serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $8,539 and now stand at $6,831, 20% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for wholesale employers since 2015 is $3,425, and HP Hearth averages $6,831 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $8,539 | $6,831 | Sep 1, 2023 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.213(m)(1)
(m) Wood shapers and similar equipment. (1) The cutting heads of each wood shaper, hand-fed panel raiser, or other similar machine not automatically fed, shall be enclosed with a cage or adjustable guard so designed as to keep the operator's hand away from the cutting edge. The diameter of circular shaper guards shall be not less than the greatest diameter of the cutter. In no case shall a warning device of leather or other material attached to the spindle be acceptable.
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.