CHIEF INDUSTRIES INC.
1225 E. MAPLE STREET, RENSSELAER, IN 47978
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Nov 14, 2002#305674665Nov 14, 2002Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#305674665$1004 viol.4 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #305674665
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 14, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 14, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 7, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 87
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1225 E. Maple Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- 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 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $975 | $100 | Jan 9, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 II | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 I | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 2003 | - | - |
Jan 2, 1997#125324145Jan 2, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125324145$1,1354 viol.4 violations$1,135 in penalties
Inspection #125324145
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 2, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 2, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 13, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 54
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $1,135
- Site Address
- 1225 E. Maple Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 G06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $975 | $485 | Feb 10, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.108 Dip Tanks (Reserved) OSHA citation code: 19100108 G06 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Feb 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D05 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1997 | - | - |
Sep 23, 1988#104068002Sep 23, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104068002$1005 viol.5 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #104068002
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 23, 1988
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1225 E. Maple Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978
- 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 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $100 | Oct 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 20, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 F13 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1989 | - | - |
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About these records
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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.
3 inspections, 1988 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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