Menk USA, LLC: OSHA inspection 348624446
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Closed case Referral inspection
Menk USA, LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 2
- Proposed penalty
- $6,621
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 2
OSHA opened inspection 348624446 at Menk USA, LLC in Sterling, IL on December 3, 2025 (referral inspection). The record lists 2 violations (2 serious), with $6,621 in proposed penalties and $11,000 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (2 citations).
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
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2 citations · $11,000
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
- 1910.147(f)(1) Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof
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All 2 citations
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| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | Serious | 1 | $6.621,00 | $4.500,00 | May 14, 2026 |
| 01002B | 1910.147(f)(1) Testing or positioning of machines, equipment or components thereof | Serious | 1 | $0,00 | $6.500,00 | May 14, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Menk USA, LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348624446, OSHA proposed $6,621 in penalties; the current penalty is $11,000. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was Menk USA, LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 2.
Is OSHA inspection 348624446 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-06-01.
Where does this OSHA data come from?
From public U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement records, copied nightly. Check the official record on osha.gov before relying on it.