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Torginol, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · NAICS 325510

3inspections
15citation items
$33,649current penalties
Nov 19, 2021last inspection

Since 1994, OSHA inspectors have visited Torginol, Inc. in Wisconsin 3 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Nov 19, 2021 on a referral, in Sheboygan.

In all, OSHA issued 15 citation items: 10 serious and 5 other-than-serious.

The penalties, $33,649 in total, stand where OSHA first set them.

The rule cited most here is 1910.147 (lockout/tagout), 3 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Torginol, Inc. averages $33,149 across 1 cited inspection.

Torginol, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.

Torginol, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1994 to 2021
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 345649628 OPENED NOV 19, 2021Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 199 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 2022

4617 S. Taylor Dr., Sheboygan, WI 53081 · Paint and Coating Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Nov 15, 2021: Employee fractures eleven ribs when pulled into conveyor bel

At 6:50 a.m. on November 15, 2021, an employee was preparing a flake paint line at the beginning of their shift, and they started the conveyor belt. The conveyor belt rotated approximately one revolution per 2 minutes and the rollers were unguarded to prevent entanglement hazards. After noticing a piece of debris on the conveyor, the employee used a pneumatic air want to clear the debris from the line. The wand was pulled into an in-running pinch point and the employee tried to stop the wand from going around the roller. The employee's arm was also pulled into the pinch point, and the employee suffered 11 fractured ribs. The employee was hospitalized.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$8,287$8,287Feb 9, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$14,502$14,502Feb 9, 2022Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$10,360$10,360Feb 9, 2022Final
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 2022Final

Inspection 103519237 OPENED APR 14, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 13 employees at the site · Closed Jul 11, 1994

710 Forest Ave., Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
 Serious$100$100May 11, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(i) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$100$100May 11, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
 Serious$100$100May 11, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
 Serious$0$0May 11, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 1994Closed

Inspection 103517371 OPENED JAN 11, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 13 employees at the site · Closed Apr 11, 1994

710 Forest Ave., Sheboygan Falls, WI 53085 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$100$100Feb 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$100$100Feb 9, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$0$0Feb 9, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(k)(2) · Exit routes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 9, 1994Closed

Injury and illness logs

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

In 2025, the Sheboygan site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 150 workers: 3.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 13 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
7682_18533
Sheboygan · 2025
150 613.82.6
7682_18534
Sheboygan · 2024
85 424.52.6
7682_18535
Sheboygan · 2024
60 314.82.6
Torginol, Inc
Sheboygan · 2022
310 1965.52.0
Torginol
Sheboygan · 2021
400 1774.42.0

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.

Nov 15, 2021, Sheboygan: Hospitalization · fractures · chest, except internal location of diseases or disorders

An employee was cleaning a paint conveyor belt when they were pulled into the conveyor belt and 20-inch rollers. The employee was hospitalized with 11 broken ribs.

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)

(6) Sources of ignition—(i) General. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)

(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.

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 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

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

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

Other paint and coating manufacturing employers in Wisconsin

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