ESSENTIAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
28391 ESSENTIAL ROAD, MERTON, WI 53056 · NAICS 325611 Soap and Other Detergent Manufacturing
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Apr 30, 2009#122391576Apr 30, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#122391576$6,27515 viol.15 violations$6,275 in penalties
Inspection #122391576
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 30, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2009
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 65
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,500
- Penalties on Record
- $6,275
- Site Address
- N73 W28391 Essential Road, Merton, WI 53056
- Industry
- 325611 Soap and Other Detergent 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.
Violations
Violation list (15 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01006 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $625 | May 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Nov 13, 2009 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 2 | 2 | $750 | $0 | Oct 16, 2009 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $3,150 | Mar 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q03 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011D | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011E | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IB | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011F | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 VB | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011G | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IIA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011H | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q06 IID | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2010 | - | - |
| 01011I | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q09 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2010 | - | - |
| 01012A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B06 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $1,250 | Nov 15, 2009 | - | - |
| 01012B | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 2009 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2009 | - | - |
Nov 13, 1986#100106467Nov 13, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#100106467$16026 viol.26 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #100106467
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1986
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 32
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 21 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 28391 Essential Road, Merton, WI 53056
- Industry
- 325611 Soap and Other Detergent 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 (25 of 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $150 | $80 | Dec 2, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Serious | 1 | 5 | $150 | $80 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 D02 IIIB | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 D02 VII | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 3 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D11 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C04 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02011 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02012 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G11 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02013 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1986 | - | - |
| 02014 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Other | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02015 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02016 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02017 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02018 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
| 02019 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1986 | - | - |
| 02020 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 11, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 25 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 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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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Chemical Manufacturing, 12,274 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: soap and other detergent manufacturing reported 1.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 18.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source