CELESTIAL SEASONINGS INC
1780 55TH STREET WAREHOUSE 1, Boulder, CO 80301
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Inspection records
Nov 13, 2017#342781275Nov 13, 2017Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#342781275$6,0003 viol.3 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #342781275
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 13, 2017
- Final Order
- May 7, 2018
- Closed
- Apr 22, 2022
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 260
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,423
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 4600 Sleepytime Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
- Industry
- 311920 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
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 amputates two finger in a tea bagging machine
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 14 | $9,423 | $6,000 | May 31, 2018 | - | May 7, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II D | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 2018 | - | May 7, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 1 | 26 | $0 | $0 | - | May 7, 2018 |
Jun 16, 2017#342403441Jun 16, 2017Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342403441$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342403441
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 16, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 19, 2017
- Closed
- Jul 19, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4600 Sleepytime Dr, Boulder, CO 80301
- Industry
- 311920 Coffee and Tea Manufacturing
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.
Oct 21, 2010#314660036Oct 21, 2010Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#314660036$6,3001 viol.1 violation$6,300 in penalties
Inspection #314660036
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 21, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 4, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,300
- Site Address
- 6325 Spine Rd., Boulder, CO 80301
- Industry
- 311920 Coffee and Tea 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $7,000 | $6,300 | Feb 17, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 21, 1994#100747260Jan 21, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#100747260$3,0006 viol.6 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #100747260
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1994
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,125
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,375 | $1,000 | Feb 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 IV | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,375 | $1,000 | Feb 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,375 | $1,000 | Feb 18, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 31, 1991#101219913Jan 31, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101219913$1002 viol.2 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #101219913
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 200 | $100 | $100 | Apr 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 E02 II | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1991 | - | - |
Jan 31, 1991#100015668Jan 31, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100015668$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100015668
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 31, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 1991
- Closed
- May 31, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4600 Sleepytime Drive, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 200 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E02 III | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Apr 29, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1991 | - | - |
Mar 7, 1989#101437234Mar 7, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101437234$3005 viol.5 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #101437234
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 7, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 1989
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 215
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 1780 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 11 | $400 | $300 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Serious | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Aug 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 11 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 1989 | - | - |
Jan 12, 1989#100675677Jan 12, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#100675677$4956 viol.6 violations$495 in penalties
Inspection #100675677
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 12, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1989
- Closed
- Mar 27, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 215
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $660
- Penalties on Record
- $495
- Site Address
- 1780 55th Street, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $180 | $135 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $90 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $120 | $90 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $120 | $90 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $120 | $90 | Mar 27, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 4, 1987#100675180Mar 4, 1987Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#100675180$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100675180
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 9, 1987
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1780 55th St., Boulder, CO 80301
- 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.
May 31, 1984#1567320May 31, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1567320$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #1567320
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1984
- Closed
- Jul 5, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 190
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1780 55th St, Boulder, CO 80301
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1984 | - | - |
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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.
15 inspections, 1979 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: coffee and tea manufacturing reported 4.6 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 16.5%; NAICS 31192 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source