OSHA company record
Konz Wood Products, Inc. OSHA inspections, violations & penalties · Appleton, WI
- Inspections since 2023
- 4
- Citations
- 28
- Current penalties
- $97,603
- Willful
- 0
- Repeat
- 1
Konz Wood Products, Inc. had 4 OSHA inspections since 2023, with 28 citations and $97,603 in current penalties. That includes 0 willful and 1 repeat citation. The most-cited rule is 29 CFR 1910.147, The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) (4 citations).
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OSHA inspections at Konz Wood Products, Inc.
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| Opened | Inspection | Type | Status | Citations | Current penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | 348133760 | Follow-up | Closed | 0 | $0 |
| March 25, 2025 | 348133323 | Complaint | Closed | 1 | $0 |
| December 5, 2023 | 347143893 | Planned | Closed | 7 | $8,874 |
| December 5, 2023 | 347142630 | Fatality/Catastrophe | Closed | 20 | $88,729 |
| October 11, 2023 | 347023624 | Referral | Closed | 0 | $0 |
Penalties by citation type
OSHA standards Konz Wood Products, Inc. was cited for
Each rule links to its plain-English page with the official text, how often OSHA cites it nationwide, and training that covers it.
4 citations · $46,137
The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)
- 1910.147(c)(4)(ii)(b)
- 1910.147(c)(6)(i)
- 1910.147(c)(7)(iii)(a)
- 1910.147(d) Application of control
4 citations · $3,500
Permit-required confined spaces
Course: Permit-Required Confined Space Entrant (General Industry) →3 citations · $8,874
Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection
Course: Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Hazards for General Industry Workers →2 citations · $12,421
General requirements for all machines
- 1910.212(a)(1) Types of guarding
- 1910.212(a)(3)(ii)
2 citations · $4,437
Mechanical power-transmission apparatus
- 1910.219(c)(4)(i)
- 1910.219(f)(3) Sprockets and chains
1 citation · $2,687
General requirements
Course: Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Hazards for General Industry Workers →1 citation · $2,687
Flammable liquids
- 1910.106(d)(2)(i) General
1 citation · $0
Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use
Course: Electrical Safety-Related Work Practices for Workers →Prevent the next citation
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Questions about Konz Wood Products, Inc.’s OSHA record
How many times has OSHA inspected Konz Wood Products, Inc.?
OSHA records list 4 inspections of Konz Wood Products, Inc. in Appleton, WI since 2023, plus 1 older stored inspection.
How much has Konz Wood Products, Inc. been fined by OSHA?
Since 2023: $177,453 in initial proposed penalties and $97,603 in current penalties across 28 citations.
What OSHA violations has Konz Wood Products, Inc. been cited for?
Most-cited sections since 2023, with citation counts: 29 CFR 1910.147 (The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout)): 4; 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-required confined spaces): 4; 29 CFR 1910.213 (Woodworking machinery requirements): 4; 29 CFR 1910.28 (Duty to have fall protection and falling object protection): 3; 29 CFR 1910.212 (General requirements for all machines): 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.
Has Konz Wood Products, Inc. had an OSHA fatality or accident inspection?
The records list 1 accident or fatality/catastrophe inspection since 2023. The inspection type alone does not establish the cause; see each inspection and the final case outcome on osha.gov.
Is this the same company as other Konz Wood Products, Inc. locations?
Not necessarily. OSHA publishes records by establishment, so this page covers Appleton, WI only. Names merged here: KONZ WOOD PRODUCTS, INC..