SPARTA MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
445 HOLTAN STREET, SPARTA, WI 54656
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Inspection records
Sep 8, 2006#308386747Sep 8, 2006Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#308386747$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308386747
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Oct 16, 2002#303869457Oct 16, 2002Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#303869457$3,7883 viol.3 violations$3,788 in penalties
Inspection #303869457
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 95
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $3,788
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 3 | 0.0291222 - 0.0433221 | ppm |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0.1277037 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 3 | 0.615 - 1.0151 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 3 | 0.449 - 0.741 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 3 | 3.6 - 19 | % |
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 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 | $1,125 | $788 | Apr 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Apr 30, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 13, 2000#300571551Jul 13, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#300571551$5,5318 viol.8 violations$5,531 in penalties
Inspection #300571551
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 13, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 2000
- Closed
- Sep 17, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 152
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,525
- Penalties on Record
- $5,531
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzene | 4 | 0.0448 - 0.0678 | ppm |
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 5 | 0 - 0.000209 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 5 | 0 - 0.0011 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 5 | 0 - 0.8127 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 12 | 0 - 1.0132 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 12 | 0 - 0.647 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 11 | 0 - 13 | % |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | 6 | $2,275 | $1,593 | Sep 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,138 | Dec 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $4,000 | $2,800 | Sep 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 30, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 1, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jan 18, 2000#300569852Jan 18, 2000FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#300569852$39,2003 viol.3 violations$39,200 in penalties
Inspection #300569852
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 18, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 21, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 14, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 180
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious, 2 unclassified
- Initial Penalties
- $49,000
- Penalties on Record
- $39,200
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- 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 when caught in punch out vessel
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Unclassified | 1 | 3 | $49,000 | $39,200 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Unclassified | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 2000 | - | - |
Apr 9, 1996#122465354Apr 9, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122465354$3,15527 viol.27 violations$3,155 in penalties
Inspection #122465354
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 9, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 23 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,765
- Penalties on Record
- $3,155
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0041 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0.0013 - 0.0044 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 6 | 0 - 0.0087 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 20 | 0.66 - 22 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0.4103 - 1.9675 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0445 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0.011 - 0.2889 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 - 0.0016 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 14 | 1 - 21 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 - 0.0007 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 6 | 0.001 - 0.0815 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $210 | Jun 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $265 | Jun 10, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $875 | $260 | Jun 11, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 11, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D05 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jul 5, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $210 | Jul 5, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Nov 30, 1993#105947394Nov 30, 1993Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#105947394$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #105947394
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 30, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 30, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 16, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 105
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Nov 12, 1991#105937700Nov 12, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#105937700$3,46020 viol.20 violations$3,460 in penalties
Inspection #105937700
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 18, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 20
- Violation Types
- 14 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,300
- Penalties on Record
- $3,460
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling7 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benzo [a] Pyrene | 2 | 0 - 0.0003 | mg/m³ |
| Chrysene | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0.2568 - 0.272 | mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 0 - 0.1009 | ppm |
| Methyl Formate | 5 | 93.2731 - 266.1628 | ppm |
| Phenol | 2 | 0.0939 - 0.3011 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 13 | 0 - 11 | % |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 20 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 75 | $675 | $405 | Jan 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 75 | $0 | $0 | Jan 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $1,575 | $945 | Nov 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | $650 | Feb 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 24, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Dec 3, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 1, 1989#103144499Feb 1, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103144499$5507 viol.7 violations$550 in penalties
Inspection #103144499
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 17, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $550
- Penalties on Record
- $550
- Site Address
- 445 Holtan Street, Sparta, WI 54656
- 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 (6 of 7 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 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $250 | $250 | Mar 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $200 | May 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $100 | $100 | Mar 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 83 | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 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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Understanding These Penalties
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.
8 inspections, 1989 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source