Hutchinson, Minnesota · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710
Since 2011, OSHA inspectors have visited RD Machine Inc in Minnesota 6 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jun 11, 2025 after a complaint, in Hutchinson.
In all, OSHA issued 7 citation items: 5 serious and 2 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $2,875; today they stand at $2,305, 20% less.
The rule cited most here is 5206.700 (), 2 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. RD Machine Inc averages $465 across 2 cited inspections.
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Watch this company325 Michigan Street Se, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · 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 |
Serious | $1,200 | $720 | Jul 16, 2025 | Final |
325 Michigan Street Se, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
325 Michigan Street Se, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $300 | $210 | Apr 5, 2019 | Final |
1164 Benjamin Ave S, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
325 Michigan Street Se, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
325 Michigan Street Se, Hutchinson, MN 55350 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 | Serious | $250 | $250 | Oct 19, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Oct 19, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $500 | $500 | Oct 19, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $250 | $250 | Oct 19, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 19, 2011 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1)
(a) Machine guarding—(1) Types of guarding. One or more methods of machine guarding shall be provided to protect the operator and other employees in the machine area from hazards such as those created by point of operation, ingoing nip points, rotating parts, flying chips and sparks. Examples of guarding methods are—barrier guards, two-hand tripping devices, electronic safety devices, etc.
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4)
(4) Work rests. On offhand grinding machines, work rests shall be used to support the work. They shall be of rigid construction and designed to be adjustable to compensate for wheel wear. Work rests shall be kept adjusted closely to the wheel with a maximum opening of one-eighth inch to prevent the work from being jammed between the wheel and the rest, which may cause wheel breakage. The work rest shall be securely clamped after each adjustment. The adjustment shall not be made with the wheel in motion.
29 CFR 1910.242(b)
(b) Compressed air used for cleaning. Compressed air shall not be used for cleaning purposes except where reduced to less than 30 p.s.i. and then only with effective chip guarding and personal protective equipment.
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.