OSHA has inspected Van-K Wheels once in Missouri.
The inspection began on Apr 5, 2021 after a complaint, in Sullivan.
That inspection ended with 2 citation items: 1 serious and 1 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $11,266 and now stand at $3,730, 67% lower after settlements or reviews.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Van-K Wheels averages $3,730 (1 cited inspection).
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| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,461 | $3,730 | Aug 16, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $3,805 | $0 | Aug 16, 2021 | Final |
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 1910.242(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.