Inspection #1955160
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducted a follow-up inspection of KOSER IRON WORKS INC at 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812 on Feb 6, 1985. The inspection scope was partial. The case was closed on Jan 1, 1989.
OSHA documented 28 violations (2 serious, 6 repeat, 20 other-than-serious) with total penalties on record of $1,255.
This employer has 11 other OSHA inspections on record at this establishment.
Inspection Details
- Inspection Number
- 1955160
- Type
- Follow-Up (F)
- Scope
- Partial
- Opened
- Feb 6, 1985
- Closed
- Jan 1, 1989
- Contested
- May 22, 1985
- Final Order
- Apr 22, 1986
- Total Violations
- 28
- Penalties on Record
- $1,255
- Initial Penalties
- $5,320
Establishment
- Address
- 150 N 18th St, Barron, WI 54812
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Other Inspections of This Employer11 on record
| Inspection | Opened | Type | Violations | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #339980427 | Oct 1, 2014 | Complaint (B) | 22 violations | $71,526 |
| #338297815 | Jan 11, 2013 | Complaint (B) | 14 violations | $17,550 |
| #106055775 | Mar 28, 2001 | Planned (H) | 2 violations | $1,800 |
| #1954635 | Dec 5, 1984 | Planned (H) | 11 violations | $1,045 |
| #14405989 | Jul 26, 1982 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #14366280 | Apr 12, 1982 | Planned (H) | 3 violations | $50 |
| #14405567 | Jul 27, 1981 | Planned (H) | 8 violations | $280 |
| #14383186 | Jun 17, 1981 | Planned (H) | 16 violations | $160 |
| #14396519 | Jun 27, 1977 | Follow-Up (F) | No violations | |
| #14396337 | Apr 6, 1977 | Planned (H) | 9 violations | $90 |
| #15447972 | Oct 16, 1973 | Planned (H) | 8 violations | $60 |
Other OSHA inspections of the same establishment. Linked via establishment ID (exact government key).
Enforcement Outcome
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Inspection closed Jan 1, 1989.
2 serious, 6 repeat, 20 other-than-serious.
Citation amounts as first recorded in OSHA's penalty fields.
Latest published amounts after changes in the enforcement process.
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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | $140 | $40 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 01002 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 B02 | Serious | $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 | $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 | $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 | $560 | $135 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Repeat | $560 | $135 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Repeat | $560 | $135 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 02006 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Repeat | $560 | $135 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II | Other | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03004 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C02 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03005 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 C05 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03006 | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 F04 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03008 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 E04 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03009 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03010 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03011 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03012 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03013 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B08 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03014 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D06 I | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03015 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 I | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03016 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 II | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03017 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 D09 III | Other | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 1986 | May 22, 1985 | Apr 22, 1986 |
| 03018 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03019 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Other | $0 | $0 | May 10, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
| 03020 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B04 IXC | Other | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | May 22, 1985 | - |
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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