Florence Hardwoods, LLC: OSHA inspection 346804313
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Florence Hardwoods, LLC OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 30
- Proposed penalty
- $1,313,204
- Willful
- 8
- Repeat
- 4
- Serious
- 18
OSHA opened inspection 346804313 at Florence Hardwoods, LLC in Florence, WI on June 29, 2023 (fatality/catastrophe inspection). The record lists 30 violations (8 willful, 4 repeat, 18 serious), with $1,313,204 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (9 citations). 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.
9 citations · $979,746
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a)
- 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b)
- 1910.147(d) Application of control ×5
6 citations · $77,346
Sawmills
- 1910.265(c)(4)(iv) Elevated walks
- 1910.265(c)(5)(i)
- 1910.265(c)(5)(ii) Handrails
- 1910.265(e)(6)(i)(c)
- 1910.265(c)(18)(i) Standards
- 1910.265(c)(26)(viii)
4 citations · $17,190
Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels
- 1910.177(c)(1)
- 1910.177(c)(2)
- 1910.177(c)(3)
- 1910.177(g) Safe operating procedure—single piece rim wheels
3 citations · $154,698
Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
Training for 1910.28 →2 citations · $34,378
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
Training for 1910.305 →1 citation · $8,595
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
1 citation · $8,595
Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general
- 1910.242(b) Compressed air used for cleaning
1 citation · $6,875
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
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All 30 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22(c) Access and egress | Serious | 3 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.28(b)(1)(i) | Serious | 7 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.28(b)(7) Openings | Serious | 2 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) | Serious | 8 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 01005 | 1910.147(c)(6)(i) | Serious | 4 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 01006A | 1910.177(c)(1) | Serious | 3 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01006B | 1910.177(c)(2) Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels | Serious | 3 | $0.00 | $0.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01006C | 1910.177(c)(3) Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels | Serious | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01007 | 1910.177(g) Safe operating procedure—single piece rim wheels | Serious | 2 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01008 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Serious | 3 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01009 | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 2 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 01010 | 1910.219(c)(4)(i) | Serious | 6 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | Not provided |
| 01011 | 1910.242(b) Compressed air used for cleaning | Serious | 4 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 01012 | 1910.265(c)(4)(iv) Elevated walks | Serious | 2 | $8,595.00 | $8,595.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 01013 | 1910.265(c)(5)(i) Sawmills | Serious | 4 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 01014 | 1910.265(c)(5)(ii) Handrails | Serious | 4 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 01015 | 1910.265(e)(6)(i)(c) Sawmills | Serious | 5 | $6,875.00 | $6,875.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 01016 | 1910.333(a) General | Serious | 3 | $12,031.00 | $12,031.00 | January 10, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.28(b)(3)(v) | Willful | 4 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 18, 2024 |
| 02002 | 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) | Willful | 4 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 02003 | 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(b) | Willful | 4 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 3, 2024 |
| 02004 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Willful | 6 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 02005 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Willful | 5 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 02006 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Willful | 2 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 02007 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Willful | 1 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 02008 | 1910.147(d) Application of control | Willful | 2 | $137,508.00 | $137,508.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 03001 | 1910.265(c)(18)(i) Standards | Repeat | 9 | $24,063.00 | $24,063.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 03002 | 1910.265(c)(26)(viii) Sawmills | Repeat | 4 | $24,063.00 | $24,063.00 | January 16, 2024 |
| 03003 | 1910.305(b)(1)(i) | Repeat | 4 | $17,189.00 | $17,189.00 | January 2, 2024 |
| 03004 | 1910.305(b)(2)(i) | Repeat | 1 | $17,189.00 | $17,189.00 | January 2, 2024 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Florence Hardwoods, LLC fined by OSHA?
For inspection 346804313, OSHA proposed $1,313,204 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Florence Hardwoods, LLC cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 9; 29 CFR 1910.265 (Sawmills): 6; 29 CFR 1910.177 (Servicing multi-piece and single piece rim wheels): 4; 29 CFR 1910.28 (Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection): 3; 29 CFR 1910.305 (Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use): 2.
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 346804313 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.