BESSER
1518 12TH, BOONE, IA 50036
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Jun 19, 2006#310079991Jun 19, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310079991$7,87514 viol.14 violations$7,875 in penalties
Inspection #310079991
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 19, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 18, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 11 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,500
- Penalties on Record
- $7,875
- Site Address
- 1518 12th, Boone, IA 50036
- Industry
- 333120 Construction Machinery 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 (10 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,125 | Oct 15, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $900 | Aug 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.26 Dockboards OSHA citation code: 19100026 C02 VII | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $900 | Jul 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $900 | Jul 31, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 B06 VI | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,000 | $900 | Aug 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,000 | $900 | Aug 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01006B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Aug 28, 2006 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $675 | Jul 24, 2006 | - | - |
| 01008A | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $2,000 | $900 | Aug 7, 2006 | - | - |
| 01008B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Aug 7, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 23, 2006#308266303May 23, 2006Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#308266303$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308266303
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 2006
- Closed
- Sep 26, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Not recorded
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1518 12th, Boone, IA 50036
- Industry
- 333120 Construction Machinery 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.
Mar 17, 2005#308257914Mar 17, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308257914$1,2003 viol.3 violations$1,200 in penalties
Inspection #308257914
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 17, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 2005
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 114
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,200
- Site Address
- 1518 12th, Boone, IA 50036
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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.
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.
Foundry mold falls on employee's foot amputating it
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N02 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $100 | May 12, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Jun 24, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,875 | $100 | May 12, 2005 | - | - |
Apr 8, 1997#115084998Apr 8, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115084998$1,5255 viol.5 violations$1,525 in penalties
Inspection #115084998
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 8, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Closed
- May 16, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 130
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,094
- Penalties on Record
- $1,525
- Site Address
- 1518 12th, Boone, IA 50036
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $619 | $300 | May 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $825 | $400 | May 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $825 | $412 | May 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $825 | $413 | May 6, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1997 | - | - |
Dec 13, 1989#104241757Dec 13, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104241757$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104241757
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 132
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1518 12th, Boone, IA 50036
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E03 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 9 | $0 | $0 | Jan 13, 1990 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1989 to 2006. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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