KWS, Inc. has one OSHA inspection on record in Maine.
OSHA opened it on Jun 1, 2021 after a complaint, in Waldoboro.
From that inspection OSHA issued 2 citation items: 2 serious.
OSHA proposed $2,341 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $1,170, down 50%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.157, portable fire extinguishers (2 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,872. KWS, Inc. averages $1,170 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $2,341 | $1,170 | Aug 24, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 2021 | Final |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2)
(2) Portable extinguishers or hose used in lieu thereof under paragraph (d)(3) of this section shall be visually inspected monthly.
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(3)
(3) The employer shall assure that portable fire extinguishers are subjected to an annual maintenance check. Stored pressure extinguishers do not require an internal examination. The employer shall record the annual maintenance date and retain this record for one year after the last entry or the life of the shell, whichever is less. The record shall be available to the Assistant Secretary upon request.
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.