Mapes Piano String Co. (The): OSHA inspection 348632118
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Mapes Piano String Co. (The) OSHA violations & penalties
- Violations
- 15
- Proposed penalty
- $12,000
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 0
- Serious
- 7
OSHA opened inspection 348632118 at Mapes Piano String Co. (The) in Elizabethton, TN on December 9, 2025 (planned inspection). The record lists 15 violations (7 serious), with $12,000 in proposed penalties. The most-cited rule was 29 CFR 1910.215, Abrasive wheel machinery (3 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.
3 citations · $4,500
Abrasive wheel machinery
- 1910.215(a)(2) Guard design
- 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests
- 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment
2 citations · $3,000
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
- 1910.212(a)(5) Exposure of blades
State-plan standard
1 citation · $2,400
1 citation · $1,200
Guarding of portable powered tools
- 1910.243(c)(4) Other portable grinders
1 citation · $150
Hand and portable powered tools and equipment, general
- 1910.242(b) Compressed air used for cleaning
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All 15 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 | TCA 50-3-105(1) | Serious | 1 | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01002 | 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding | Serious | 1 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01003 | 1910.212(a)(5) Exposure of blades | Serious | 2 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01004 | 1910.215(a)(2) Guard design | Serious | 1 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01005 | 1910.215(a)(4) Work rests | Serious | 3 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01006 | 1910.215(b)(9) Exposure adjustment | Serious | 3 | $1,500.00 | $1,500.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 01007 | 1910.243(c)(4) Other portable grinders | Serious | 1 | $1,200.00 | $1,200.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02001 | 1910.157(c)(1) | Other-than-serious | 7 | $150.00 | $150.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02002A | 1910.178(p)(1) | Other-than-serious | 6 | $300.00 | $300.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02002B | 1910.178(q)(1) | Other-than-serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02002C | 1910.178(q)(7) | Other-than-serious | 6 | $0.00 | $0.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02003 | 1910.242(b) Compressed air used for cleaning | Other-than-serious | 3 | $150.00 | $150.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02004A | 1910.303(b)(2) Installation and use | Other-than-serious | 4 | $150.00 | $150.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02004B | 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(a) | Other-than-serious | 2 | $0.00 | $0.00 | February 17, 2026 |
| 02005 | 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) | Other-than-serious | 2 | $150.00 | $150.00 | Not provided |
Questions about this inspection
How much was Mapes Piano String Co. (The) fined by OSHA?
For inspection 348632118, OSHA proposed $12,000 in penalties. The case is open, so the final amount may change.
What OSHA standards was Mapes Piano String Co. (The) cited for?
Most-cited sections in this inspection, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.215 (Abrasive wheel machinery): 3; 29 CFR 1910.178 (Powered industrial trucks): 3; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 2; state-plan code: 1; 29 CFR 1910.243 (Guarding of portable powered tools): 1.
Is OSHA inspection 348632118 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.