STERLING HANDLING EQUIPMENT CO.
2300 WEST FLORIST AVENUE, MILWAUKEE, WI 53209
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Aug 28, 2007#309361210Aug 28, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#309361210$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309361210
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 2007
- Closed
- Nov 5, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 West Florist Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Black | 2 | 1.8 - 20 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Benzene | 2 | 0 - 22.833848 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 2 | 0.5364 - 29.8093 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 2 | 0.059 - 3.361 | mg |
| Xylene | 2 | 0 - 95.381105 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2007 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 2007 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 10, 2007 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 2007 | - | - |
Aug 21, 2007#309361160Aug 21, 2007Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#309361160$4,40014 viol.14 violations$4,400 in penalties
Inspection #309361160
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 2007
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,200
- Penalties on Record
- $4,400
- Site Address
- 2300 West Florist Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- Industry
- 336999 All Other Transportation Equipment 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 (14 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $800 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $750 | $0 | Feb 15, 2008 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $500 | Feb 27, 2008 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $750 | $400 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 2008 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 2 | 3 | $450 | $200 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01013A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $800 | Feb 27, 2008 | - | - |
| 01013B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 27, 2008 | - | - |
| 01014A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B06 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $1,500 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 01014B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VIII | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 9, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $200 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 16, 2008 | - | - |
Mar 22, 1988#103466652Mar 22, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#103466652$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103466652
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 22, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 22, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2300 West Florist Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53209
- 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.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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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.
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