Kato Engineering Inc has 5 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 1972.
OSHA's last visit started on Aug 28, 2024 as a planned inspection, in Mankato.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 22 citation items: 22 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $3,860 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $2,460, down 36%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.212, machine guarding (5 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Kato Engineering Inc averages $2,100 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Kato Engineering Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2075 Howard Drive West, Mankato, MN 56003 · Motor and Generator 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(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $2,100 | $1,260 | Sep 26, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $1,400 | $840 | Sep 26, 2024 | Final |
2075 Howard Drive West, Mankato, MN 56003 · Motor and Generator Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2075 Howard Dr., North Mankato, MN 56001 · Motor and Generator Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1415 First Avenue North, Mankato, MN 56001 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $90 | $90 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.108(e)(2) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(5) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 19, 1973 | Closed |
1415 First Avenue North, Mankato, MN 56001 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.159(e) · Automatic sprinkler systems |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1972 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the North Mankato site logged 1 recordable injury or illness among about 315 workers: 0.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kato Engineering North Mankato · 2023 | 315 | 1 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iib)
(ii) Containers. Flammable liquids shall be stored in tanks or closed containers.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)
(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2)
(2) Quantity. The quantity of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) kept in the vicinity of spraying operations shall be the minimum required for operations and should ordinarily not exceed a supply for 1 day or one shift. Bulk storage of portable containers of flammable liquids or liquids with a flashpoint greater than 199.4 °F (93 °C) shall be in a separate, constructed building detached from other important buildings or cut off in a standard manner.
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.