ASSOCIATED FINISHING INC
320 MALLARD LANE, MANKATO, MN 56001 · NAICS 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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Inspection records
Jul 30, 2026#349086157Jul 30, 2026OpenComplaint (B) · Partial scope, HealthOpen#349086157$3,6003 viol.3 violations$3,600 in penalties
Inspection #349086157
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 2026
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 10, 2026
- Contested
- Oct 22, 2026
- Closed
- Open
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $3,600
- Site Address
- 225 W Rock St, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 27, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Nov 27, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | - |
| 01003 | 5205.110 | Serious | 1 | 21 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Oct 27, 2026 | Oct 22, 2026 | - |
May 2, 2023#346683188May 2, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346683188$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346683188
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Closed
- Oct 12, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 225 W Rock St, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
May 2, 2023#346683170May 2, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#346683170$4,4005 viol.5 violations$4,400 in penalties
Inspection #346683170
Dates
- Opened
- May 2, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 31, 2023
- Contested
- Nov 3, 2023
- Final Order
- Aug 11, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 15, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,000
- Penalties on Record
- $4,400
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 5 | 5 | $1,600 | $880 | Nov 9, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $2,400 | $1,320 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.132 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,600 | $880 | Sep 10, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.138 Hand Protection OSHA citation code: 19100138 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,600 | $880 | Sep 10, 2024 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 2 | 2 | $800 | $440 | Nov 14, 2023 | Nov 3, 2023 | Aug 11, 2024 |
Apr 3, 2023#346616402Apr 3, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346616402$1,6004 viol.4 violations$1,600 in penalties
Inspection #346616402
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 2023
- Contested
- Sep 26, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,600
- Site Address
- 225 W Rock St, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 31, 2024 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 31, 2024 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $500 | Mar 31, 2024 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01004 | 1910.303 OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,000 | $100 | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Apr 3, 2023#346616394Apr 3, 2023Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#346616394$6004 viol.4 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #346616394
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 3, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 5, 2023
- Contested
- Sep 26, 2023
- Final Order
- Mar 1, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 17, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 325510 Paint and Coating Manufacturing
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 III | Serious | 1 | 3 | $600 | $300 | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 01002 | 1910.106 OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,000 | $100 | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IV | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $100 | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| 02002 | 5205.675 | Other | 1 | 3 | $200 | $100 | Sep 29, 2023 | Sep 26, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Feb 23, 2021#345161814Feb 23, 2021Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#345161814$1,6801 viol.1 violation$1,680 in penalties
Inspection #345161814
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 2021
- Contested
- Mar 11, 2021
- Final Order
- May 27, 2021
- Closed
- Jun 2, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,800
- Penalties on Record
- $1,680
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182.653(02) | Serious | 1 | 80 | $2,800 | $1,680 | Jun 27, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 | May 27, 2021 |
Apr 14, 2014#317682896Apr 14, 2014Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317682896$4202 viol.2 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #317682896
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 14, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 2014
- Closed
- Apr 30, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 70
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $450 | $315 | Apr 26, 2014 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $150 | $105 | Apr 26, 2014 | - | - |
Jun 22, 2012#316571900Jun 22, 2012FatalityAccident (A) · No Inspection scope, SafetyFatality#316571900$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #316571900
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 22, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Aug 8, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 74
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee dies from natural causes after fall
Feb 3, 2009#312950744Feb 3, 2009Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#312950744$1051 viol.1 violation$105 in penalties
Inspection #312950744
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 3, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 2009
- Closed
- Feb 26, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $105
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5205.1210 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $150 | $105 | Feb 16, 2009 | - | - |
Oct 8, 2003#306289125Oct 8, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306289125$3503 viol.3 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #306289125
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 8, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 2003
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 320 Mallard Lane, Mankato, MN 56001
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $105 | Nov 9, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.307 Hazardous (classified) locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $250 | $175 | Nov 9, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 2 | 2 | $100 | $70 | Nov 9, 2003 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
10 inspections, 2003 to 2026. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 45,892 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.