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Whetstone Machine Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Winona, Minnesota · Machine Shops · NAICS 332710

5inspections
34citation items
$16,300current penalties
Apr 16, 2025last inspection

Since 2006, OSHA inspectors have visited Whetstone Machine Inc in Minnesota 5 times.

The most recent inspection opened on Apr 16, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Winona.

In all, OSHA issued 34 citation items: 24 serious and 10 other-than-serious.

The proposed penalties came to $30,475; today they stand at $16,300, 47% less.

The rule cited most here is 1926.1101 (asbestos in construction), 10 times.

Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Whetstone Machine Inc averages $4,500 across 1 cited inspection.

Whetstone Machine Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 2006 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348199019 OPENED APR 16, 2025Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 15 employees at the site · Closed Aug 6, 2025

52 Walnut Street, Winona, MN 55987 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 182.676
Serious$250$125May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$1,250$625May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,250$625May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,250$625May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$750$375May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.304(b)(4)(ii)(b) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,250$625May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 8 Serious$1,000$500May 13, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 9 Serious$1,250$625May 13, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.157(e)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers
Other-than-serious$250$125May 13, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$500$250May 13, 2025Final

Inspection 317603041 OPENED FEB 25, 2014Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Aug 11, 2015

52 Walnut Street, Winona, MN 55987 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1926.1101(e)(1) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1926.1101(f)(1)(i) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(ii) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1926.1101(g)(1)(iii) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(1)(i) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1926.1101(h)(2)(i) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1926.1101(i)(1) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(3)(i) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1926.1101(k)(9)(i) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1926.1101(o)(1) · Asbestos in construction
Serious$1,750$985Apr 16, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$250$150Apr 16, 2014Final

Inspection 317335065 OPENED OCT 4, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Feb 28, 2014

52 Walnut Street, Winona, MN 55987 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$500$300Nov 21, 2013Final
Citation 1, item 2 Serious$500$300Nov 21, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$125$100Nov 21, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$250$150Nov 21, 2013Final
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$250$150Nov 21, 2013Final

Inspection 316480912 OPENED APR 20, 2012Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 15 employees at the site · Closed May 18, 2012

52 Walnut Street, Winona, MN 55987 · Machine Shops · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 310103023 OPENED MAY 3, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 14 employees at the site · Closed Jul 3, 2007

52 Walnut Street, Winona, MN 55987 · Precision Turned Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$0$0May 23, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$700$225May 23, 2006Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Serious$0$0May 23, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Serious$700$200May 23, 2006Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$175$100May 23, 2006Final
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$350$175May 23, 2006Final
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$175$100May 23, 2006Final
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0May 23, 2006Final

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1820.6530

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iv)

(iv) The details of the hazard communication program developed by the employer, including an explanation of the labels received on shipped containers and the workplace labeling system used by their employer; the safety data sheet, including the order of information and how employees can obtain and use the appropriate hazard information.

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1)

(d) Hazard assessment and equipment selection. (1) The employer shall assess the workplace to determine if hazards are present, or are likely to be present, which necessitate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). If such hazards are present, or likely to be present, the employer shall:

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)

(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

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

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1926.1101 · Asbestos in construction

29 CFR 5205.116

29 CFR 5205.1200

29 CFR 5205.880

29 CFR 5206.700

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