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Macpherson Towne Co: OSHA inspections and violations

Duluth, Minnesota · Masonry Contractors · NAICS 238140

27inspections
62citation items
$25,567current penalties
Oct 19, 2016last inspection

Since 1984, OSHA inspectors have visited Macpherson Towne Co in Minnesota 27 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Oct 19, 2016 as a planned inspection, in Minneapolis and is still open.

In all, OSHA issued 62 citation items: 46 serious, 2 repeat and 14 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $36,667; today they stand at $25,567, 30% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.451 (scaffolds, general requirements), 22 times.

Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Macpherson Towne Co averages $4,200 across 1 cited inspection.

1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.

Macpherson Towne Co: OSHA citation items per year, 1984 to 2016
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341866978 OPENED OCT 19, 2016Open

Planned · Partial · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Open

500 8th Ave Se, Minneapolis, MN 55414 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,400$1,400Nov 1, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,400$1,400Nov 1, 2016Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,400$1,400Nov 1, 2016Final

Inspection 316448810 OPENED MAR 29, 2012Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Apr 27, 2012

26 West 10th Street, St Paul, MN 55102 · Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 314624982 OPENED JUN 25, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 12 employees at the site · Closed Sep 15, 2010

519 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(3) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,400$1,400Jul 9, 2010Closed

Inspection 313727042 OPENED SEP 2, 2009Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 13 employees at the site · Closed Dec 28, 2009

2900 E 4th St, Duluth, MN 55812 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(b)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$500$250Sep 24, 2009Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(c)(2) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$500$250Sep 24, 2009Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$500$250Sep 24, 2009Final

Inspection 311449375 OPENED OCT 9, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 5 employees at the site · Closed Apr 15, 2016

1200 Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 306760539 OPENED AUG 21, 2003Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Oct 3, 2003

830 88th Ave W/united Protestant Church, Duluth, MN 55808 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$150$105Sep 8, 2003Closed

Inspection 306287202 OPENED APR 15, 2003Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed May 22, 2003

88 N 17th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(15) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$600$420Apr 23, 2003Closed

Inspection 306282781 OPENED FEB 13, 2003Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 11 employees at the site · Closed Apr 11, 2003

730 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · Masonry Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1) · Ladders in construction
 Other-than-serious$100$70Feb 21, 2003Closed
19 older inspections

Inspection 304799596 OPENED SEP 27, 2001Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 30 employees at the site · Closed Sep 28, 2001

At Capitol Bldg, University Ave, St Paul, MN 55101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 304600208 OPENED MAY 21, 2001Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 33 employees at the site · Closed Aug 2, 2001

733 7th St., St. Paul, MN 55106 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(e)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$400$280Jul 10, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$600$420Jul 10, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.454(a) · Scaffold training
 Serious$0$0Jul 10, 2001Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$600$420Jul 10, 2001Closed

Inspection 303882583 OPENED AUG 14, 2000Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 12, 2001

444 St. Peter Street, St Paul, MN 55102 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.501(a)(2) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$400$220Sep 12, 2000Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$1,000$550Sep 12, 2000Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(1) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$1,000$800Sep 12, 2000Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(10) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$0$0Sep 12, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(8) · Ladders in construction
 Serious$600$130Sep 12, 2000Final

Inspection 302907936 OPENED OCT 13, 1999Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 9 employees at the site · Closed Jan 27, 2000

51 W.7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1926.55(a) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
 Serious$1,000$700Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1926.55(b) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
 Serious$0$0Dec 13, 1999Closed

Inspection 302907381 OPENED SEP 28, 1999Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 7 employees at the site · Closed Oct 1, 1999

1479 Gortner Ave, St Paul Campus, U Of M, St Paul, MN 55100 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 302907472 OPENED SEP 28, 1999Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Sep 28, 1999

1479 Gortner Ave, St Paul Campus, U Of M, St Paul, MN 55100 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 302498811 OPENED APR 5, 1999Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed May 20, 1999

1919 University Ave, St Paul, MN 55101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(f)(7) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,000$700Apr 26, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(1)(ii) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$400$280Apr 23, 1999Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(g)(3)(iii) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,000$700Apr 26, 1999Closed

Inspection 302089016 OPENED APR 23, 1998Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 5 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 1998

117 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55401 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.52(d)(1) · Occupational noise exposure
 Serious$900$630Aug 11, 1998Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1926.55(a) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
 Serious$1,500$1,050Aug 11, 1998Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1926.103(d)(2) · Respiratory protection
 Serious$0$0Aug 11, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1926.55(b) · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists
 Serious$0$0Aug 11, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 11, 1998Final

Inspection 302087895 OPENED APR 2, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed May 7, 1998

75 Constitution Ave, St Paul, MN 55101 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.302(b)(1) · Power-operated hand tools
 Serious$225$157Apr 10, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
 Other-than-serious$100$70Apr 10, 1998Closed

Inspection 300361433 OPENED SEP 13, 1996Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Nov 6, 1996

101 West Pine St, Stillwater, MN 55082 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.501(b)(3) · Fall protection in construction
 Serious$750$525Oct 1, 1996Closed

Inspection 120398458 OPENED SEP 18, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 8 employees at the site · Closed Sep 18, 1995

2800 West Michigan Street, Duluth, MN 55806 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 120406095 OPENED OCT 25, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Oct 5, 1995

I 35 And 23rd Ave W, Duluth, MN 55806 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Repeat$6,250$3,125Nov 30, 1994Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7) · Ladders in construction
 Repeat$2,500$1,250Nov 30, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(4) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,250$1,000Nov 30, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.100(a) · Hard hats in construction
 Serious$750$500Nov 30, 1994Final
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs
 Serious$1,250$500Nov 30, 1994Final

Inspection 120387477 OPENED AUG 3, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 3 employees at the site · Closed Jan 27, 1995

Main St & Plum St (furniture Mart), Red Wing, MN 55066 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
 Serious$455$455Sep 15, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,137$910Sep 15, 1993Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(11) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$1,015$810Sep 15, 1993Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.152(a)(1) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 15, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring
 Other-than-serious$210$210Sep 15, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 15, 1993Closed

Inspection 120419742 OPENED JUN 28, 1993Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 4 employees at the site · Closed Oct 6, 1993

2801 E 4th St, Duluth, MN 55812 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$357$357Jul 27, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$357$357Jul 27, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.404(b)(1)(i) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
 Serious$255$255Jul 27, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(7) · Ladders in construction
 Other-than-serious$102$102Jul 27, 1993Closed

Inspection 107776478 OPENED JUL 24, 1990Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 6 employees at the site · Closed Oct 1, 1990

North Hwy.23, Southwest State University Phy-ed, Marshall, MN 56258 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$650$650Aug 27, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 27, 1990Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.404(a)(2) · Ground-fault protection on job sites
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 27, 1990Closed

Inspection 104538442 OPENED AUG 18, 1986Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 2 employees at the site · Closed Sep 22, 1986

6905 W. France Ave., Edina, MN 55345 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(8) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$75$75Aug 29, 1986Closed
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$57$57Aug 29, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 29, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 29, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1926.450(a)(9) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 29, 1986Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1926.451(i)(11) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 29, 1986Closed

Inspection 14927131 OPENED AUG 14, 1984Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 9 employees at the site · Closed Feb 21, 1985

Lake Avenue & 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Aug 14, 1984 (fatal): Fall from roof

EMPLOYEE #1 WAS REMOVING A PLYWOOD SHIELD FROM A HIGH-PITCHED ROOF. THE SHIELD W AS INSTALLED TO PREVENT SOILING THE ROOF FROM ABOVE WITH STONE WASH AND RED SAND STONE FROM TUCK-POINT OPERATIONS. HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND SLID OFF THE GRIT COVE RED SHIELD SURFACE ONTO CONCRETE STEPS APPROXIMATELY 32 FEET BELOW.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment
 Serious$395$200Sep 4, 1984Final

Inspection 14903009 OPENED JUL 12, 1984Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2016

2nd Street & Lake Avenue, Duluth, MN 55802 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment
 Serious$93$93Jul 30, 1984Final

Inspection 14927776 OPENED MAY 10, 1984Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 5 employees at the site · Closed Jun 2, 2016

Lake Avenue & 2nd Street, Duluth, MN 55802 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(d)(10) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Serious$84$84May 24, 1984Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1926.451(a)(13) · Scaffolds, general requirements
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 24, 1984Closed

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1820.6530

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(ia)

(A) Facial hair that comes between the sealing surface of the facepiece and the face or that interferes with valve function; or

29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1)

(1) The employer shall conduct evaluations of the workplace as necessary to ensure that the provisions of the current written program are being effectively implemented and that it continues to be effective.

29 CFR 1926.100 · Hard hats in construction

29 CFR 1926.100(a)

(a) Employees working in areas where there is a possible danger of head injury from impact, or from falling or flying objects, or from electrical shock and burns, shall be protected by protective helmets.

29 CFR 1926.102 · Eye and face protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.103 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction

29 CFR 1926.152 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs

29 CFR 1926.28 · Personal protective equipment

29 CFR 1926.302 · Power-operated hand tools

29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites

29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring

29 CFR 1926.450 · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart

29 CFR 1926.451 · Scaffolds, general requirements

29 CFR 1926.454 · Scaffold training

29 CFR 1926.501 · Fall protection in construction

29 CFR 1926.52 · Occupational noise exposure

29 CFR 1926.55 · Gases, vapors, fumes, dusts, and mists

29 CFR 5206.700

29 CFR 5207.250

29 CFR 5207.260

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