Inspection #111691036

Name: OSHA Inspection #111691036: ARMSTRONG STEEL MANUFACTURING
Creator: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a complaint inspection of ARMSTRONG STEEL MANUFACTURING at 118 W. Harney Rd., Esko, MN 55733 on Dec 26, 1991. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jan 31, 1995.

OSHA documented 26 violations (6 serious, 1 repeat, 19 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $0. This inspection is linked to 1 complaint in OSHA records.

This employer has 1 other OSHA inspection on record at this establishment.

Inspection Details

Inspection Number: 111691036
Type: Complaint (B)
Scope: Partial
Opened: Dec 26, 1991
Closed: Jan 31, 1995
Contested: Apr 22, 1992
Final Order: Nov 22, 1993
Total Violations: 26
Penalties on Record: $0
Related Activity: 1 complaint

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.

Establishment

Name: ARMSTRONG STEEL MANUFACTURING
Address: 118 W. Harney Rd., Esko, MN 55733
Industry: Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Other Inspections of This Employer1 on record

Inspection	Opened	Type	Violations	Penalties
#111691010	Dec 26, 1991	Complaint (B)	17 violations	$7,760

Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).

Enforcement Outcome

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Status on Record

Closed

Inspection closed Jan 31, 1995.

Citations on Record

6 serious, 1 repeat, 19 other-than-serious.

Initial Penalties

Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.

Current Penalties

Current and initial penalty totals are the same on record.

Citation contest activity appears on Apr 22, 1992. Final orders are recorded through Nov 22, 1993. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.

Violations

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Citation	Standard	Type	Initial	Current	Abatement	Contest	Final Order
01001	1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L	Repeat	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02001	1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02002	1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 XIII	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02003	1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 C02	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02004	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02	Serious	$0	$0	Apr 21, 1992	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02005	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 J03	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
02006	1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 B03	Serious	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03001	1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03002	1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03003	1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03004	1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07	Other	$0	$0	Apr 21, 1992	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03005	1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03006	1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 P01	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03007	1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03008	1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03009	1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03010	1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03011	1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03012	1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 VII	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03013	1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 D09 III	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03014	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03015	1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03016	5205067502	Other	$0	$0	Apr 21, 1992	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03017	5205.865	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03018	5205.870	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 22, 1993
03019	5205.1210	Other	$0	$0	Nov 23, 1993	Apr 22, 1992	Nov 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.

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