Fort Wayne, Indiana · Roofing Contractors · NAICS 238160
Since 1986, OSHA inspectors have visited Preferred Inc. in Indiana 8 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Sep 12, 2023 after a complaint, in Fort Wayne.
In all, OSHA issued 32 citation items: 19 serious, 1 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $46,700; today they stand at $21,875, 53% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.503 (fall protection training in construction), 5 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,079 penalty. Preferred Inc. averages $5,600 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
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Watch this company5030 Executive Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · Roofing Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.453(b)(2)(v) · Aerial lifts |
Other-than-serious | $5,600 | $5,600 | Oct 18, 2023 | Final |
500 Wolfe Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(1) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $3,000 | $750 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(ii) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $3,000 | $750 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(iii) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1926.503(a)(2)(vii) · Fall protection training in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.501(b)(4) · Fall protection in construction |
Serious | $21,000 | $7,000 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.503(b)(1) · Fall protection training in construction |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1995 | Final |
(central Noble Schools) 202 Cougar Ct, Albion, IN 46701 · 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(b)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $2,100 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.59(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $900 | $675 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.59(h)(2)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1) · Eye and face protection in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.300(b)(2) · Tools—Hand and Power: general requirements |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1926.403(a) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $900 | $600 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iic) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1926.405(a)(2)(iij) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection |
Repeat | $200 | $100 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(d)(1) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3 29 CFR 1926.403(b)(1) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 4 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1993 | Closed |
(r.r. Donnelley & Son, Inc.) 2801 West Old Rd 30, Fort Wayne, IN 46815 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
(store) 1024 Main Street, Rochester, IN 46975 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.50(f) · Medical services and first aid |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1990 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i) · Fire protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1990 | Closed |
500 Wolfe Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 12, 1988 (fatal): Electric shock & fall - direct contact with busbar
TWO PAINTERS WERE PAINTING INSIDE AN ENERGIZED SUBSTATION. ONE OF THE TWO EMPLOY EES (EMPLOYEE #1) WAS STANDING ON A SUPPORT BEAM FOR THE STEEL SUBSTATION STRUCT URE. ENERGIZED BUSBARS WERE LOCATED 56 INCHES ABOVE AND 18 INCHES BEHIND THE BEA M WHERE THIS EMPLOYEE WAS WORKING. THE EMPLOYEE WAS ELECTROCUTED WHEN HE CONTACT ED ONE OF THESE 4160-VOLT BUSBARS. AFTER THE ELECTRIC SHOCK, HE WAS LEFT HANGING UPSIDE DOWN BY HIS LEFT FOOT. THE OTHER EMPLOYEE TRIED TO FREE THE FIRST EMPLOY EE BY CLIMBING A 10-FOOT METAL LADDER. WHEN THE SECOND EMPLOYEE CLIMBED THE LADD ER, HE ALSO CONTACTED AN ENERGIZED BUSBAR, AND THE RESULTING ELECTRIC SHOCK CAUS ED HIM TO FALL TO THE GROUND. HE LATER DIED OF HIS INJURIES.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Oct 18, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1926.450(a)(11) · Scope, application and definitions applicable to this subpart |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1926.28(a) · Personal protective equipment |
Serious | $800 | $800 | Sep 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1926.451(a)(4) · Scaffolds, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $1,000 | $1,000 | Sep 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 1988 | Closed |
500 Wolfe Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2100 West State Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46808 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 4000402 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.151(a)(3) · Fire prevention |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1987 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.152(b)(1) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1987 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(3)
(3) Turning head side to side. Standing in place, the subject shall slowly turn his or her head from side to side between the extreme positions on each side for 1 minute. The head shall be held at each extreme momentarily so the subject can inhale at each side. After the turning head side to side exercise, the subject needs to hold head full left and hold his or her breath for 10 seconds during test measurement. Next, the subject needs to hold head full right and hold his or her breath for 10 seconds during test measurement.
29 CFR 1926.102(a)(1)
(a) General. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
29 CFR 1926.150(c)(1)(i)
(c) Portable firefighting equipment—(1) Fire extinguishers and small hose lines. (i) A fire extinguisher, rated not less than 2A, shall be provided for each 3,000 square feet of the protected building area, or major fraction thereof. Travel distance from any point of the protected area to the nearest fire extinguisher shall not exceed 100 feet.
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