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Simpson Electric Co: OSHA inspections and violations

Mercer, Wisconsin · Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing · NAICS 334418

11inspections
36citation items
$1,000current penalties
Feb 18, 2021last inspection

OSHA has inspected Simpson Electric Co 11 times in Wisconsin since 1973.

The latest one began on Feb 18, 2021 after a complaint, in Lac Du Flambeau.

Those inspections ended with 36 citation items: 2 serious, 1 repeat and 33 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $3,301 and now stand at $1,000, 70% lower after settlements or reviews.

Hazard communication comes up most often in these citations: 8 items under 1910.1200.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Simpson Electric Co averages $0 (2 cited inspections).

Simpson Electric Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Simpson Electric Co: OSHA citation items per year, 1973 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345153928 OPENED FEB 18, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 60 employees at the site · Closed Nov 17, 2021

520 Simpson Avenue, Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 · Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2) · Asbestos in general industry
Other-than-serious$767$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i) · Asbestos in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv) · Asbestos in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$767$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(2)(i) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 7, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.1025(m)(1)(iii) · Lead in general industry
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 7, 2021Final

Inspection 345154603 OPENED FEB 18, 2021Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Oct 29, 2021

520 Simpson Avenue, Lac Du Flambeau, WI 54538 · Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$767$0Jul 1, 2021Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1200(j)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 1, 2021Final

Inspection 101672780 OPENED JAN 4, 1989Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 33 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 1989

Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$140$140Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Repeat$140$140Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 1
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 2
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(5) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(4) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 5 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 6
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed
Citation 3, item 7
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 24, 1989Closed

Inspection 103139127 OPENED MAR 1, 1988Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 40 employees at the site · Closed May 24, 1988

Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 8, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 8, 1988Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(2)(iv) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 8, 1988Closed

Inspection 14320147 OPENED JUL 28, 1980Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 73 employees at the site · Closed Aug 7, 1980

Highway 51, Mercer, WI 54547 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14401483 OPENED DEC 5, 1979Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 199 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Highway 45, Eagle River, WI 54521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 14347850 OPENED MAY 23, 1979Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 199 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 1979

Hwy 45 North, Eagle River, WI 54521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 11, 1979Closed

Inspection 14319750 OPENED MAY 15, 1979Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 80 employees at the site · Closed Nov 21, 1979

Highway 51, Mercer, WI 54547 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(9)(iii) · Flammable liquids
Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.141(g)(2) · Sanitation
Other-than-serious$0$0May 30, 1979Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$560$560Oct 23, 1979Closed
3 older inspections

Inspection 15517345 OPENED JUN 26, 1974Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 107 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

130 Willow Street, Eagle River, WI 54521 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15521883 OPENED SEP 17, 1973Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 90 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

Hwy 51, Mercer, WI 54547 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Other-than-serious$55$55Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Other-than-serious$25$25Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 6 Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 1, 1973Closed
Citation 1, item 7 Other-than-serious$25$25Oct 1, 1973Closed

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2024, the Lac Du Flambeau site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 60 workers: 4.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 1 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Simpson Electric
Lac Du Flambeau · 2024
60 214.50.3

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.1001 · Asbestos in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(2)

(2) Installed Asbestos Containing Material. Employers and building owners are required to treat installed TSI and sprayed on and troweled-on surfacing materials as ACM in buildings constructed no later than 1980 for purposes of this standard. These materials are designated “presumed ACM or PACM”, and are defined in paragraph (b) of this section. Asphalt and vinyl flooring material installed no later than 1980 also must be treated as asbestos-containing. The employer or building owner may demonstrate that PACM and flooring material do not contain asbestos by complying with paragraph (j)(8)(iii) of this section.

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(5)(i)

(5) Warning labels—(i) Labeling. Labels shall be affixed to all raw materials, mixtures, scrap, waste, debris, and other products containing asbestos fibers, or to their containers. When a building owner or employer identifies previously installed ACM and/or PACM, labels or signs shall be affixed or posted so that employees will be notified of what materials contain ACM and/or PACM. The employer shall attach such labels in areas where they will clearly be noticed by employees who are likely to be exposed, such as at the entrance to mechanical room/areas. Signs required by paragraph (j) of this section may be posted in lieu of labels so long as they contain the information required for labeling.

29 CFR 1910.1001(j)(7)(iv)

(iv) The employer shall also provide, at no cost to employees who perform housekeeping operations in an area which contains ACM or PACM, an asbestos awareness training course, which shall at a minimum contain the following elements: health effects of asbestos, locations of ACM and PACM in the building/facility, recognition of ACM and PACM damage and deterioration, requirements in this standard relating to housekeeping, and proper response to fiber release episodes, to all employees who perform housekeeping work in areas where ACM and/or PACM is present. Each such employee shall be so trained at least once a year.

29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1048 · Formaldehyde

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.141 · Sanitation

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders

29 CFR 1910.309

Other printed circuit assembly (electronic assembly) manufacturing employers in Wisconsin

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