AUBURNDALE RECYCLING CENTER, INC.
10453 S. GEORGE STREET, AUBURNDALE, WI 54412
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Inspection records
Dec 20, 2023#347169237Dec 20, 2023Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#347169237$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347169237
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 2023
- Closed
- Jan 19, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
May 15, 2021#345310031May 15, 2021FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#345310031$19,1142 viol.2 violations$19,114 in penalties
Inspection #345310031
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 2021
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2021
- Closed
- Jan 24, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 75
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $27,306
- Penalties on Record
- $19,114
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is killed when forklift tips over
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L03 II A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $13,653 | $9,557 | - | Dec 7, 2021 | |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $13,653 | $9,557 | Jan 3, 2022 | - | Dec 7, 2021 |
Aug 23, 2011#330979360Aug 23, 2011Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#330979360$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #330979360
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 23, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 2011
- Closed
- Aug 24, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 562920 Materials Recovery Facilities
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.
May 5, 2009#310770938May 5, 2009Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#310770938$3,2502 viol.2 violations$3,250 in penalties
Inspection #310770938
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 6, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 1, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,500
- Penalties on Record
- $3,250
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 5 | 0.0073133 - 0.0613194 | mg/m³ |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 5 | 1.4985 - 15.5501 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 5 | 0.1935003 - 1.8197119 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 5 | 0 - 0.0100804 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 5 | 1.4985 - 15.5501 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 5 | 1.213 - 12.028 | mg |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 5 | 0 - 0.1793253 | mg/m³ |
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 | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Nov 30, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,500 | $750 | Aug 31, 2009 | - | - |
Mar 30, 2006#308384346Mar 30, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#308384346$3,0004 viol.4 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #308384346
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 30, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 2006
- Contested
- May 4, 2006
- Final Order
- Aug 28, 2006
- Closed
- Aug 1, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | May 10, 2006 | May 4, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G05 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2006 | May 4, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
| 01004A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $1,500 | May 10, 2006 | May 4, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
| 01004B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 10, 2006 | May 4, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
Mar 15, 2006#308384163Mar 15, 2006Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#308384163$3,7509 viol.9 violations$3,750 in penalties
Inspection #308384163
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2006
- Closed
- Jun 30, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,750
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee's foot is amputated in tire shredder
Violations
Violation list (7 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,750 | $875 | Jun 6, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Serious | 2 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,250 | $625 | Jun 6, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $2,500 | $1,250 | May 22, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $0 | May 30, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 27, 1997#106052228Mar 27, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#106052228$1,6006 viol.6 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #106052228
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 27, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 12, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- 10453 S. George Street, Auburndale, WI 54412
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,000 | $800 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $320 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $240 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $600 | $240 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Apr 16, 1997 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1997 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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