Since 2014, OSHA inspectors have visited Irwin Tools in Maine 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Aug 13, 2015 after a complaint, in Gorham.
In all, OSHA issued 4 citation items: 4 serious.
The proposed penalties came to $18,050; today they stand at $10,425, 42% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.305 (electrical wiring methods), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Irwin Tools averages $4,900 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this company37 Bartlett Road, Gorham, ME 04038 · Precision Turned 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,900 | Sep 3, 2015 | Final |
37 Barlett Road, Gorham, ME 04038 · Precision Turned 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,400 | $1,700 | May 14, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $4,250 | $2,125 | May 14, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $3,400 | $1,700 | May 14, 2014 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii)
(ii) Unused openings in cabinets, boxes, and fittings shall be effectively closed.
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a)
(A) As a substitute for the fixed wiring of a structure;
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.