HUNT-WESSON INC
540 E BROADWAY, NEWPORT, TN 37821
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Inspection records
Sep 14, 1998#127324234Sep 14, 1998FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#127324234$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127324234
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 1998
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 515
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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 dies of heart attack
Nov 17, 1997#127350288Nov 17, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127350288$6007 viol.7 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #127350288
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 17, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 639
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $600 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 III | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 50 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Feb 19, 1998 | - | - |
Sep 12, 1996#120527007Sep 12, 1996Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#120527007$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #120527007
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1996
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 315
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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.
Sep 12, 1996#120526991Sep 12, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120526991$11,7507 viol.7 violations$11,750 in penalties
Inspection #120526991
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 12, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 12, 1996
- Contested
- Dec 30, 1996
- Final Order
- Feb 2, 1999
- Closed
- Jul 20, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 315
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $72,500
- Penalties on Record
- $11,750
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $25,000 | $3,500 | May 29, 1998 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $20,000 | $2,000 | May 29, 1998 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $17,500 | $2,000 | May 29, 1998 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Repeat | 1 | 6 | $3,750 | $2,000 | May 29, 1998 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 03001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 6 | $6,000 | $2,000 | Dec 9, 1996 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 03001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 B | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 11, 1998 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
| 04001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | 6 | $250 | $250 | Dec 9, 1999 | Dec 30, 1996 | Feb 2, 1999 |
Mar 11, 1996#120526207Mar 11, 1996Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#120526207$3,1005 viol.5 violations$3,100 in penalties
Inspection #120526207
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1996
- Closed
- May 21, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,100
- Penalties on Record
- $3,100
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Serious | 6 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 503010501 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $100 | $100 | May 10, 1996 | - | - |
Aug 10, 1995#120522065Aug 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120522065$3,4009 viol.9 violations$3,400 in penalties
Inspection #120522065
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1995
- Closed
- Nov 4, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,400
- Site Address
- 540 E Broadway, Newport, TN 37821
- 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 (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 503010501 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Apr 11, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 503010501 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $1,600 | $400 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $600 | $300 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $300 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $400 | $200 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 8 | $200 | $100 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 2 | 20 | $200 | $100 | Nov 13, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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Understanding These Penalties
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6 inspections, 1995 to 1998. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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