BALDOR ELECTRIC CO
5711 S 7TH, Fort Smith, AR 72902
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Inspection records
Nov 3, 2017#342750676Nov 3, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342750676$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342750676
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 3, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 2017
- Closed
- Nov 30, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5711 R.s. Boreham, Jr. St., Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Industry
- 335312 Motor and Generator 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.
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 struck by motor shaft and amputates finger
Sep 23, 2015#340940097Sep 23, 2015Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#340940097$4,9001 viol.1 violation$4,900 in penalties
Inspection #340940097
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 2015
- Final Order
- Oct 23, 2015
- Closed
- Nov 2, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 148
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,900
- Site Address
- 600 Raleigh Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Industry
- 331523 Nonferrous Metal Die-Casting Foundries
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 (1 of 1 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 | 6 | $7,000 | $4,900 | Oct 7, 2015 | - | Oct 23, 2015 |
May 3, 1983#16599516May 3, 1983Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#16599516$355 viol.5 violations$35 in penalties
Inspection #16599516
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,000
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $310
- Penalties on Record
- $35
- Site Address
- 5711 S 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72902
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 V | Serious | 2 | - | $70 | $35 | May 31, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D02 II | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 M02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1983 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 4 | - | $240 | $0 | Jun 24, 1983 | - | - |
Feb 9, 1983#16666497Feb 9, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16666497$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16666497
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1983
- Closed
- Apr 5, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,020
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5711 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- 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 5 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 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 16, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1983 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 26, 1983 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1983 | - | - |
Feb 13, 1980#16587594Feb 13, 1980Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#16587594$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16587594
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5711 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72902
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Oct 25, 1979#16657793Oct 25, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#16657793$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #16657793
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 25, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5711 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72902
- 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.
Sep 19, 1979#16633570Sep 19, 1979Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#16633570$7205 viol.5 violations$720 in penalties
Inspection #16633570
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 1979
- Closed
- Nov 9, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,199
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $720
- Site Address
- 5711 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72902
- 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 5 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 A03 II | Serious | 5 | - | $300 | $300 | Oct 23, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 025045 | Serious | 300 | - | $420 | $420 | Oct 23, 1979 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 23, 1979 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1979 | - | - |
Feb 28, 1973#17069394Feb 28, 1973Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17069394$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17069394
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 765
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5711 South 7th, Fort Smith, AR 72901
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 2, 1973 | - | - |
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8 inspections, 1973 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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