Inspection #102469319
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of NORTHWESTERN MOTOR CO at 1125 Starr Ave.& 2021 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703 on Oct 22, 1992. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Mar 3, 1993.
OSHA documented 11 violations (5 serious, 6 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,500. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.
OSHA collected 35 air monitoring samples covering 11 substances during this inspection, including 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate, 2-Butanone, Acetone, Ethyl Benzene, Hexamethylene Diisocyanate, and 6 more.
This employer has 10 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 102469319
- Type
- Complaint (B)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 3, 1993
- Total Violations
- 11
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Establishment
- Address
- 1125 Starr Ave.& 2021 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire, WI 54703
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer10 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #106052491 | Oct 9, 1997 | Complaint (B) | 22 violations | $7,600 |
| #106050677 | Jun 18, 1996 | Unprogrammed Related (G) | 1 violation | $950 |
| #101672467 | Feb 15, 1989 | Planned (H) | 7 violations | $185 |
| #1955129 | Apr 24, 1985 | Planned (H) | No violations | |
| #14359558 | Mar 7, 1982 | Planned (H) | 11 violations | |
| #14358782 | Nov 4, 1980 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #14401582 | Aug 28, 1980 | Complaint (B) | 3 violations | |
| #14358725 | Aug 28, 1980 | Complaint (B) | 16 violations | $300 |
| #14372536 | Nov 22, 1977 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #14372379 | Jul 7, 1977 | Planned (H) | 10 violations | $180 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page.
Inspection closed Mar 3, 1993.
5 serious, 6 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
Chemical Exposure Sampling11 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate | 4 | 0 - 0.4009 | ppm |
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0.1044 - 1.6005 | ppm |
| Acetone | 2 | 0.2411 - 1.8113 | ppm |
| Ethyl Benzene | 4 | 0.0838 - 0.2784 | ppm |
| Hexamethylene Diisocyanate | 5 | 0 - 0.0204 | mg/m³ |
| Hexone | 2 | 0.3166 - 4.2076 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Acetate | 2 | 0.2862 - 2.3736 | ppm |
| n-Butyl Alcohol | 2 | 0 - 1.1538 | ppm |
| Toluene | 4 | 0.4576 - 1.2954 | ppm |
| VM and P Naphtha | 4 | 0 - 12.6072 | mg/m³ |
| Xylene | 4 | 0.521 - 1.6068 | ppm |
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).
Violations
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Jan 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | $750 | $375 | Jan 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | $1,000 | $500 | Jan 21, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 7, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 G01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 22, 1992 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A02 | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1993 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Dec 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.177 Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels OSHA citation code: 19100177 C01 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1993 | - | - |
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.
Data Source and Methodology
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