KOHLER CO
444 HIGHLAND DR., KOHLER, WI 53044
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Inspection records
Sep 19, 2007#309840007Sep 19, 2007Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#309840007$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309840007
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 2007
- Closed
- Sep 21, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
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.
Apr 21, 2007#309838175Apr 21, 2007FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#309838175$6,3003 viol.3 violations$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #309838175
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 16, 2007
- Closed
- Oct 2, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
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 is struck and killed by unstable load
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 O01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Aug 30, 2007 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 N04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,800 | $1,800 | Aug 30, 2007 | - | - |
Sep 21, 2005#306801101Sep 21, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#306801101$3,5002 viol.2 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #306801101
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 21, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 24, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6,500
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- 332913 Plumbing Fixture Fitting and Trim Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $3,500 | Apr 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 2006 | - | - |
May 15, 2003#304017502May 15, 2003Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#304017502$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #304017502
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 2003
- Closed
- Aug 20, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 2003 | - | - |
Feb 28, 2002#304013139Feb 28, 2002Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Health#304013139$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #304013139
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Jun 21, 2001#122015092Jun 21, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122015092$7502 viol.2 violations$750 in penalties
Inspection #122015092
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 21, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 22, 2001
- Closed
- Oct 25, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 6 | 0.1911 - 7.3138 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 6 | 0.115 - 4.389 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 7 | 0 - 19 | % |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 9 | $1,500 | $750 | Nov 15, 2001 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Oct 15, 2001 | - | - |
Sep 2, 1999#300485117Sep 2, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300485117$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300485117
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 23, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,836
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Sep 1, 1999#300485125Sep 1, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300485125$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300485125
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 1, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 17, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 3,836
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Jun 17, 1997#122476062Jun 17, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122476062$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122476062
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 17, 1997
- Closed
- Sep 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 7,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Mar 6, 1997#114154636Mar 6, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#114154636$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114154636
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 6, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 7, 1997
- Closed
- Jun 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 444 Highland Dr., Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hexane (n-Hexane) | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Isobutyl Alcohol | 1 | 0 | ppm |
| Stoddard Solvent | 1 | 0 | mg/m³ |
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.