Since 2010, OSHA inspectors have visited Schwalbach Ace Hardware in Minnesota 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 20, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Windom.
In all, OSHA issued 3 citation items: 2 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $1,050; today they stand at $655, 38% less.
Among retail employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $1,750 penalty. Schwalbach Ace Hardware averages $480 across 1 cited inspection.
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Watch this company193 9th Street, Windom, MN 56101 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $800 | $480 | Apr 2, 2025 | Final |
193 9th Street, Windom, MN 56101 · Hardware Stores · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $150 | $105 | Mar 11, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $70 | Mar 11, 2010 | Closed |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii)
(ii) Working space required by this standard may not be used for storage. When normally enclosed live parts are exposed for inspection or servicing, the working space, if in a passageway or general open space, shall be suitably guarded.
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii)
(iii) Flexible cords and cables shall be connected to devices and fittings so that strain relief is provided that will prevent pull from being directly transmitted to joints or terminal screws.
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.