BEATRICE CHEESE, INC.
445 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVE, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
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Inspection records
Mar 15, 1999#115091290Mar 15, 1999Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115091290$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #115091290
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 15, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1999
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 506
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $500 | $500 | Jun 9, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jun 9, 1999 | - | - |
Aug 26, 1998#115088684Aug 26, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115088684$5,0004 viol.4 violations$5,000 in penalties
Inspection #115088684
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $5,000
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 22 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Jan 5, 1999 | - | - |
Mar 14, 1997#115082364Mar 14, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115082364$4,1005 viol.5 violations$4,100 in penalties
Inspection #115082364
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 14, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 16, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 15, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,252
- Penalties on Record
- $4,100
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- 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 (5 of 5 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 | 3 | $2,063 | $1,025 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIA | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,063 | $1,025 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,063 | $1,025 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,063 | $1,025 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 14, 1990#104251152Aug 14, 1990Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#104251152$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #104251152
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 14, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 5, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 359
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.36 OSHA citation code: 19100036 B08 | Other | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 3, 1990 | - | - |
Jul 25, 1990#104255641Jul 25, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104255641$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #104255641
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 25, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 26, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 27, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 359
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.3 OSHA citation code: 1200003 1 | Other | 1 | 359 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 1990 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1989#104229984Apr 4, 1989Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#104229984$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104229984
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 1989
- Closed
- Apr 4, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 324
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Oct 3, 1988#104220454Oct 3, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#104220454$6303 viol.3 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #104220454
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 381
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $630
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 341 S Jefferson, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 3 | $350 | $350 | Nov 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $280 | $280 | Nov 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 120.6 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1988 | - | - |
Nov 13, 1986#101937571Nov 13, 1986Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#101937571$7002 viol.2 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #101937571
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 1986
- Closed
- Feb 23, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 354
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 345 South Jefferson Street, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 injures finger in packaging machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Dec 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $420 | $420 | Dec 24, 1986 | - | - |
Jul 24, 1986#101928539Jul 24, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#101928539$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101928539
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1986
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 445 South Jefferson Avenue, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Finger amputated on cheese-handling line
Dec 27, 1983#17151309Dec 27, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17151309$1,2604 viol.4 violations$1,260 in penalties
Inspection #17151309
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 27, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 28, 1983
- Closed
- Feb 1, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 285
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,260
- Penalties on Record
- $1,260
- Site Address
- 445 South Jefferson Ave, Fredericksburg, IA 50630
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Serious | 1 | - | $490 | $490 | Jan 27, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | - | $420 | $420 | Jan 27, 1984 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Serious | 1 | - | $350 | $350 | Jan 27, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.24 OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 18, 1984 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
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 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, 1983 to 1999. 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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.