KURZ & ROOT CO
510 E. WINNEBAGO ST., APPLETON, WI 54911
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Inspection records
Feb 17, 1988#101299071Feb 17, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#101299071$43516 viol.16 violations$435 in penalties
Inspection #101299071
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 19, 1988
- Closed
- Jan 11, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $435
- Site Address
- 232 E. North Island St., Appleton, WI 54915
- 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 Sampling19 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acetone | 4 | 0 - 1.3 | ppm |
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0138 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 - 0.0064 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium Fume (as Cd) | 6 | 0 - 0.0176 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0 - 0.1381 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 6 | 0 - 0.131 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 198.3434 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0998 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0 - 1.0289 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 - 0.0117 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 - 0.0808 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction) | 7 | 4.017 - 16.663 | mg/m³ |
| Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 2 | 0 | |
| Toluene | 4 | 0 - 1.4 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 - 0.2774 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 4 | 0.04 - 1.2 | ppm |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 1.6689 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $95 | Oct 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 17, 1988#101292225Feb 17, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101292225$16012 viol.12 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #101292225
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 17, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 1988
- Closed
- Jul 11, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 25
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 repeat, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 232 E. North Island St., Appleton, WI 54915
- 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 (5 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $100 | Jul 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $120 | $60 | Mar 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 G03 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1988 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Dec 30, 1986#103077681Dec 30, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103077681$49017 viol.17 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #103077681
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 30, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 31, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 18, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 53
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 17
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $960
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 232 E. North Island St., Appleton, WI 54915
- 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 17 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 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $50 | Feb 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $360 | $200 | Feb 20, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Serious | 10 | 7 | $360 | $180 | Feb 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 53 | $60 | $60 | Jan 30, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 3 | 53 | $60 | $0 | Feb 13, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 17 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 30, 1986#101729465Dec 30, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101729465$48515 viol.15 violations$485 in penalties
Inspection #101729465
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 30, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 31, 1986
- Closed
- Sep 18, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,320
- Penalties on Record
- $485
- Site Address
- 510 E. Winnebago St., Appleton, WI 54911
- 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 IV | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $160 | Mar 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $160 | Mar 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $165 | Mar 13, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 11, 1983#14336051Apr 11, 1983Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#14336051$15013 viol.13 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #14336051
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 510 E Winnebago, Appleton, WI 54911
- 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 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 5 | - | $400 | $150 | Aug 15, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IB | Serious | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1983 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 1, 1983#14391734Apr 1, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#14391734$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14391734
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 13, 1983
- Closed
- Jan 30, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 510 E Winnebago, Appleton, WI 54911
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1983 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 13, 1983 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1983 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 1, 1983 | - | - |
Feb 25, 1980#14388276Feb 25, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14388276$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #14388276
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 13, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 43
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 232 East North Island Street, Appleton, WI 54911
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VI | Serious | 1 | - | $100 | $100 | Mar 3, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1980 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 3, 1980 | - | - |
Apr 1, 1977#14331011Apr 1, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#14331011$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14331011
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 32
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 232 East North Island Street, Appleton, WI 54911
- 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.
Aug 7, 1973#15540453Aug 7, 1973Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15540453$12028 viol.28 violations$120 in penalties
Inspection #15540453
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 105
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 28 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $120
- Penalties on Record
- $120
- Site Address
- 1000 N Meade St, Appleton, WI 54911
- 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 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D02 VIII | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Sep 17, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 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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9 inspections, 1973 to 1988. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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