AMES COMPANY
SOUTH HIGHWAY 73, FALLS CITY, NE 68355
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Jul 14, 1992#109320325Jul 14, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#109320325$19,00025 viol.25 violations$19,000 in penalties
Inspection #109320325
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 1992
- Contested
- Sep 17, 1992
- Final Order
- Feb 16, 1993
- Closed
- May 16, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 108
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 25
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $42,400
- Penalties on Record
- $19,000
- Site Address
- South Highway 73, Falls City, NE 68355
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (16 of 25 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F06 | Other | 3 | 6 | $2,000 | $500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 C02 IVD | Serious | 2 | 15 | $1,200 | $750 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 108 | $4,000 | $2,500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 108 | $1,200 | $0 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01007 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01008 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,600 | $1,400 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $0 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01010 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 I | Other | 1 | 108 | $2,800 | $1,000 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01011 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 II | Other | 1 | 108 | $2,800 | $0 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01012 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A03 VIII | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,600 | $2,200 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01013 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A03 IX | Serious | 1 | 25 | $1,600 | $0 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01014 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 B02 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01015 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 F02 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,000 | $1,500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01016 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 H03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01017 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,200 | $500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
| 01019 | 1910.254 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100254 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $500 | Dec 9, 1992 | Sep 17, 1992 | Feb 16, 1993 |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 23, 1990#101381473Aug 23, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#101381473$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101381473
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 23, 1990
- Closed
- Jan 4, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 160
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Highway 73, Falls City, NE 68355
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Dec 1, 1989#100893270Dec 1, 1989Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#100893270$2,47227 viol.27 violations$2,472 in penalties
Inspection #100893270
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 160
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,580
- Penalties on Record
- $2,472
- Site Address
- South Highway 73, Falls City, NE 68355
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (16 of 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 3 | 10 | $210 | $157 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $210 | $157 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 3 | $140 | $105 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $140 | $105 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 10 | 10 | $280 | $0 | Feb 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01006C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 10 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 22, 1990 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $140 | $105 | Feb 23, 1990 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $140 | $105 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $350 | $262 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01010A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 10 | 10 | $640 | $480 | Mar 22, 1991 | - | - |
| 01010B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 7 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 1990 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $140 | $105 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01011C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 2 | 6 | $350 | $262 | Feb 12, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 16 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Failure to Abate Penalties2 citations, $2,100 in FTA penalties on record
OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 2 citations issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.
| Citation | FTA Inspection | FTA Issuance | FTA Penalty | FTA Contest | FTA Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01010A | #101381473 | Sep 14, 1990 | $2,000 | - | - |
Showing the 1 FTA rows present in the first 16 citations on this inspection. OSHA's record shows 2 total citations with FTA activity for this inspection. The complete list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.
Understanding These Penalties
The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.
3 inspections, 1989 to 1992. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.