KOSER IRON WORKS INC
150 N 18TH ST, BARRON, WI 54812
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Oct 1, 2014#339980427Oct 1, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339980427$71,52622 viol.22 violations$71,526 in penalties
Inspection #339980427
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 2014
- Final Order
- Apr 2, 2015
- Closed
- Dec 11, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 22
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 2 willful, 5 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $102,180
- Penalties on Record
- $71,526
- Site Address
- 150 North 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (5 of 22 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 4 | $3,080 | $2,156 | - | Apr 2, 2015 | |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,080 | $2,156 | May 28, 2015 | - | Apr 2, 2015 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,080 | $2,156 | May 28, 2015 | - | Apr 2, 2015 |
| 01004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,200 | $1,540 | Apr 1, 2015 | - | Apr 2, 2015 |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,200 | $1,540 | Apr 1, 2015 | - | Apr 2, 2015 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 11, 2013#338297815Jan 11, 2013Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#338297815$17,55014 viol.14 violations$17,550 in penalties
Inspection #338297815
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 31, 2013
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 2013
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $23,400
- Penalties on Record
- $17,550
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- 332999 All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 (5 of 14 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 C01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Sep 20, 2013 | - | Jun 11, 2013 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2013 | - | Jun 11, 2013 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,800 | $2,100 | Sep 20, 2013 | - | Jun 11, 2013 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 2013 | - | Jun 11, 2013 |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $2,000 | $1,500 | Sep 20, 2013 | - | Jun 11, 2013 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 28, 2001#106055775Mar 28, 2001Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#106055775$1,8002 viol.2 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #106055775
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 28, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 28, 2001
- Closed
- Oct 16, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 150 N. 18th Street, Barron, WI 54812
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 4 | 23 | $1,500 | $900 | Jul 20, 2001 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 7 | 23 | $1,500 | $900 | Jul 20, 2001 | - | - |
Feb 6, 1985#1955160Feb 6, 1985Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#1955160$1,25528 viol.28 violations$1,255 in penalties
Inspection #1955160
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1985
- Contested
- May 22, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 1, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 28
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 6 repeat, 20 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,320
- Penalties on Record
- $1,255
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on May 22, 1985. Final orders are recorded through Apr 22, 1986. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 28 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $140 | $40 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 01002 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $90 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Repeat | 5 | 3 | $700 | $135 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Repeat | 5 | 6 | $1,960 | $450 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $560 | $135 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 28 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 5, 1984#1954635Dec 5, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1954635$1,04511 viol.11 violations$1,045 in penalties
Inspection #1954635
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 1, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 18
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 repeat, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,045
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Final orders are recorded through Apr 22, 1986. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $140 | $65 | Jan 15, 1985 | - | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 01002 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $350 | $140 | Jan 15, 1985 | - | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Repeat | 3 | 4 | $980 | $360 | Jan 15, 1985 | - | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $1,280 | $480 | Jan 15, 1985 | - | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 15, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $700 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|
Showing the 0 FTA rows present in the first 5 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 1 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 26, 1982#14405989Jul 26, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#14405989$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14405989
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 26, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 18, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 33
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Apr 12, 1982#14366280Apr 12, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14366280$503 viol.3 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #14366280
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 12, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 1982
- Contested
- May 15, 1982
- Closed
- Dec 1, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $250
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th Street, Barron, WI 54812
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | - | $250 | $50 | May 24, 1982 | May 15, 1982 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 24, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1982 | - | - |
Jul 27, 1981#14405567Jul 27, 1981Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#14405567$2808 viol.8 violations$280 in penalties
Inspection #14405567
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 1981
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $280
- Penalties on Record
- $280
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $280 | Apr 19, 1982 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1982 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 I | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1981 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 G02 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 23, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 5 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.
Jun 17, 1981#14383186Jun 17, 1981Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14383186$16016 viol.16 violations$160 in penalties
Inspection #14383186
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 17, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1981
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 15 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $160
- Penalties on Record
- $160
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- 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 (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B04 I | Serious | 1 | - | $160 | $160 | Jul 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 24, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1981 | - | - |
| 02004A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1981 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 27, 1977#14396519Jun 27, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#14396519$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14396519
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
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.
12 inspections, 1973 to 2014. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.