Protero Inc: OSHA Violations and Fines, New Hope MN

Since 2006, OSHA inspectors have visited Protero Inc in Minnesota 4 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Feb 18, 2021 as a planned inspection, in Minneapolis.

In all, OSHA issued 22 citation items: 17 serious and 5 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $6,975; today they stand at $5,725, 18% less.

The rule cited most here is 5206.700 (), 4 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Protero Inc averages $2,200 across 1 cited inspection.

Protero Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 2006 to 2021 — Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345153258 OPENED FEB 18, 2021Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Jul 27, 2021

5401 Boone Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55428 · All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection	Serious	$375	$375	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection	Serious	$225	$225	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection	Serious	$225	$225	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash	Serious	$375	$375	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding	Serious	$375	$375	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools	Serious	$375	$375	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5205.116	Other-than-serious	$100	$100	Mar 16, 2021	Final
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 5206.700	Other-than-serious	$150	$150	Mar 16, 2021	Final

Inspection 317710424 OPENED MAY 5, 2014Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Apr 15, 2016

8722 E Research Center Rd, New Hope, MN 55428 · Cutlery and Handtool 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	Serious	$525	$525	May 16, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks	Serious	$525	$525	May 16, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 5205.116(1)	Serious	$525	$525	May 16, 2014	Closed
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 5206.700(1)	Serious	$525	$525	May 16, 2014	Closed
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) · Hazard communication	Other-than-serious	$175	$175	May 16, 2014	Closed

Inspection 315115576 OPENED DEC 2, 2010Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 8 employees at the site · Closed Dec 7, 2010

8722 E Research Center, New Hope, MN 55428 · Lawn and Garden Tractor and Home Lawn and Garden Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 309985885 OPENED MAR 24, 2006Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 22 employees at the site · Closed Jan 4, 2007

8722 E Research Center, New Hope, MN 55428 · Cutlery and Handtool Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and rule	Type	Proposed	Current	Issued	Status
Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1820.6530(8)	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 19, 2006	Closed
Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1) · Spray painting and finishing	Serious	$375	$200	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing	Serious	$375	$200	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing	Serious	$500	$200	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding	Serious	$375	$200	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(vii) · Welding fire safety	Serious	$375	$200	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 5206.700(1)	Serious	$375	$125	Apr 19, 2006	Final
Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 5206.700(1)(b)	Other-than-serious	$0	$0	Apr 19, 2006	Closed
Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 5206.800(1)	Other-than-serious	$125	$125	Apr 19, 2006	Final

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1)

(b) Spray booths—(1) Construction. Spray booths shall be substantially constructed of steel, securely and rigidly supported, or of concrete or masonry except that aluminum or other substantial noncombustible material may be used for intermittent or low volume spraying. Spray booths shall be designed to sweep air currents toward the exhaust outlet.

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9)

(9) Cleaning. Spray booths shall be so installed that all portions are readily accessible for cleaning. A clear space of not less than 3 feet on all sides shall be kept free from storage or combustible construction.

29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6)

(6) Wiring type approved. Electrical wiring and equipment not subject to deposits of combustible residues but located in a spraying area as herein defined shall be of explosion-proof type approved for Class I, group D locations and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part, for Class I, Division 1, Hazardous Locations. Electrical wiring, motors, and other equipment outside of but within twenty (20) feet of any spraying area, and not separated therefrom by partitions, shall not produce sparks under normal operating conditions and shall otherwise conform to the provisions of subpart S of this part for Class I, Division 2 Hazardous Locations.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

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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.

Protero Inc: OSHA inspections and violations