68593 – Hydraulic Specialists Inc: OSHA inspection 348605205
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Closed case Complaint inspection
68593 - Hydraulic Specialists Inc OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 5
- Proposed penalty
- $17,500
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 3
OSHA opened inspection 348605205 at 68593 - Hydraulic Specialists Inc in Somerset, KY on November 19, 2025 (complaint inspection). The record lists 5 violations (3 serious), with $17,500 in proposed penalties and $12,250 current. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1904.40 (1 citation).
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.
29 CFR 1904.40
1 citation · $4,900
- 1904.40(a)
1 citation · $2,450
Guarding of portable powered tools
- 1910.243(c)(3) Vertical portable grinders
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All 5 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 | 1910.178(l)(1)(ii) | Serious | 15 | $3,500.00 | $2,450.00 | April 14, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 15 | $3,500.00 | $2,450.00 | April 28, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.243(c)(3) Vertical portable grinders | Serious | 15 | $3,500.00 | $2,450.00 | April 28, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1904.40(a) | Other-than-serious | 20 | $7,000.00 | $4,900.00 | April 14, 2026 |
| 02002 | 1910.132(d)(1) | Other-than-serious | 15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | April 23, 2026 |
Questions about this inspection
How much was 68593 - Hydraulic Specialists Inc fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348605205, OSHA proposed $17,500 in penalties; the current penalty is $12,250. The case is closed.
What OSHA standards was 68593 - Hydraulic Specialists Inc cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1904.40: 1; 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 1; 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 1; 29 CFR 1910.243 (Guarding of portable powered tools): 1; 29 CFR 1910.132 (General requirements): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348605205 closed?
Yes. The source lists the case as closed 2026-05-07.
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.