BIRDS EYE VENEER CO.
240 S. SECOND ST., BUTTERNUT, WI 54514
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Feb 10, 2010#313176828Feb 10, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#313176828$8,25010 viol.10 violations$8,250 in penalties
Inspection #313176828
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 10, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 2010
- Closed
- May 11, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,250
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,000 | $1,100 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $2,750 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,500 | $1,925 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,000 | $1,100 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 2010 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 7, 2009#307047290May 7, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#307047290$4,3208 viol.8 violations$4,320 in penalties
Inspection #307047290
Dates
- Opened
- May 7, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- May 7, 2009
- Closed
- Sep 1, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 79
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,320
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- 321211 Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E07 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | $810 | Sep 1, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E05 I | Serious | 2 | 1 | $1,350 | $810 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F11 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 F12 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 25, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $2,700 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 2009 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 16, 2009 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 24, 1998#106051998Mar 24, 1998Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#106051998$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106051998
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 24, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 24, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
May 19, 1997#106052335May 19, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, SafetyFatality#106052335$119,52030 viol.30 violations$119,520 in penalties
Inspection #106052335
Dates
- Opened
- May 19, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 30, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 15, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 129
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 22 serious, 6 other-than-serious, 2 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $157,200
- Penalties on Record
- $119,520
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee killed in fall into vat of hot water
Violations
Violation list (7 of 30 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,200 | $720 | Nov 20, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,200 | $720 | Dec 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 4 | 3 | $1,600 | $960 | Dec 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 3 | 4 | $2,000 | $1,200 | Dec 11, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 3 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 C04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,200 | $720 | Dec 4, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.27 OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 1997 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 16, 1994#106047608Aug 16, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106047608$5,00012 viol.12 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #106047608
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C08 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Aug 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,000 | $500 | Sep 28, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 2, 1991#102474707Jul 2, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#102474707$2,7008 viol.8 violations$2,700 in penalties
Inspection #102474707
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 2, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 2, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 9, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,700
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $900 | $0 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 Q02 | Serious | 3 | 4 | $1,500 | $1,000 | Oct 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $900 | $450 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $900 | $450 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 3 | $800 | $800 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
| 01007C | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 3, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 27, 1989#101662351Jul 27, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101662351$64014 viol.14 violations$640 in penalties
Inspection #101662351
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 30, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 53
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $640
- Site Address
- 240 S. Second St., Butternut, WI 54514
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $120 | $120 | Sep 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 Q01 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $240 | $240 | Sep 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 Q02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $80 | $80 | Aug 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $120 | $120 | Aug 11, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $80 | $80 | Sep 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
7 inspections, 1989 to 2010. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing reported 4.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source