3m Company: OSHA inspection 346690084
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Open case Fatality/Catastrophe inspection
3m Company OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 2
- Proposed penalty
- $156,259
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 2
- Serious
- 0
OSHA opened inspection 346690084 at 3m Company in Prairie Du Chien, WI on May 9, 2023 (fatality/catastrophe inspection). The record lists 2 violations (2 repeat), with $156,259 in proposed penalties and $312,518 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (1 citation). The case is still open, so penalties can change if it is contested or settled.
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards cited in this inspection
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
1 citation · $156,259
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(d) Application of control
1 citation · $156,259
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
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All 2 citations
Cited standards as published by the source, not predicted violations. “Abate by” is the date OSHA set for the hazard to be fixed.
| Citation | Standard | Type | Exposed | Initial penalty | Current penalty | Abate by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Repeat | 2 | $0.00 | $156,259.00 | October 25, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Repeat | 3 | $156,259.00 | $156,259.00 | October 25, 2024 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 3m Company fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346690084, OSHA proposed $156,259 in penalties; the current penalty is $312,518. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was 3m Company cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 1; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 1.
What do willful and repeat OSHA citations mean?
A willful citation means OSHA found the employer knowingly failed to comply or acted with plain indifference to worker safety. A repeat citation means the employer was cited for the same or a substantially similar hazard within the last five years. Both carry the highest penalties OSHA can propose.
What is a fatality/catastrophe inspection?
OSHA opens a fatality/catastrophe inspection after a work-related death or an event that sends workers to the hospital. The inspection type alone does not establish the cause; read the cited standards and the final case outcome on osha.gov.
Is OSHA inspection 346690084 closed?
No. The source lists the case as open. Citations can be contested, and penalties often change at an informal conference or settlement.
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.