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EAGLE IRON WORKS
$56,478
penalties
183
viol.
35
insp.

EAGLE IRON WORKS

129 E. HOLCOMB AVENUE, DES MOINES, IA 50313

Inspections
35
Feb 1975 to Feb 2011 · 20 safety, 15 health
Violations
183
across 35 inspections
Penalties on record
$56,478
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 117Willful 0Repeat 6Other 60

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Inspection records

Jul 20, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115070021$3,0006 viol.

Inspection #115070021

Dates

Opened
Jul 20, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jul 26, 1994
Closed
Oct 3, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
200
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
1 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$8,000
Penalties on Record
$3,000
Site Address
129 E. Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Repeat11$4,000$2,000Aug 16, 1994--
020011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other12$800$200Sep 28, 1994--
020021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Other116$800$200Sep 28, 1994--
020031910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03
Other11$800$200Aug 16, 1994--
020041910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02
Other11$800$200Aug 16, 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 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115057820$00 viol.

Inspection #115057820

Dates

Opened
Jan 11, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Feb 25, 1994
Closed
Feb 25, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
135
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
129 E. Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Jun 29, 1993Complaint (B) · No Inspection scope, Health#115066631$00 viol.

Inspection #115066631

Dates

Opened
Jun 29, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Feb 1, 1994
Closed
Feb 1, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
135
Related Activity
1 complaint, 1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
129 E. Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Apr 22, 1993Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115063380$15,00036 viol.

Inspection #115063380

Dates

Opened
Apr 22, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Jun 9, 1993
Closed
Jul 20, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
188
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
36
Violation Types
32 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$68,800
Penalties on Record
$15,000
Site Address
129 E. Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313
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 36 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001880004Serious16$2,450$500Nov 1, 1993--
01002880004Serious13$2,450$500Jul 2, 1993--
01003880004Serious12$2,450$500Jul 2, 1993--
010041910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02
Serious110$2,450$500Jul 2, 1993--
010051910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Serious12$2,450$500Nov 1, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 36 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 22, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#104265418$2401 viol.

Inspection #104265418

Dates

Opened
Jul 22, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Aug 7, 1987
Closed
Sep 30, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
187
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$480
Penalties on Record
$240
Site Address
129 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50304
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I
Serious11$480$240Sep 25, 1987--
Jun 22, 1987Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#104195789$08 viol.

Inspection #104195789

Dates

Opened
Jun 22, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Aug 3, 1987
Closed
Dec 20, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
183
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
129 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50304
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 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03
Other23$0$0Sep 15, 1987--
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B09
Other23$0$0Sep 15, 1987--
01001C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10
Other23$0$0Sep 15, 1987--
01001D1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I
Other23$0$0Sep 15, 1987--
010021910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Other11$0$0Sep 15, 1987--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 2, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101937209$5004 viol.

Inspection #101937209

Dates

Opened
Feb 2, 1987
Closing Conference Date
Feb 2, 1987
Contested
Feb 27, 1987
Final Order
May 5, 1987
Closed
May 21, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
180

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
4 serious
Initial Penalties
$960
Penalties on Record
$500
Site Address
129 Holcomb Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50304
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Serious22$320$160Mar 11, 1987Feb 27, 1987May 5, 1987
01001B1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Serious22$0$0Mar 11, 1987Feb 27, 1987May 5, 1987
010021910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02
Serious21$320$170Mar 11, 1987Feb 27, 1987May 5, 1987
010031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 IIIC
Serious11$320$170Mar 11, 1987Feb 27, 1987May 5, 1987
Dec 7, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17172206$9007 viol.

Inspection #17172206

Dates

Opened
Dec 7, 1983
Closing Conference Date
Dec 8, 1983
Closed
Mar 6, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
143

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,250
Penalties on Record
$900
Site Address
129 Holcomb, Des Moines, IA 50304
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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 H05
Serious1-$210$140Jan 26, 1984--
010021910.213
Woodworking Machinery Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01
Serious1-$210$140Jan 26, 1984--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Serious1-$210$140Jan 26, 1984--
010041910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I
Serious1-$210$140Jan 26, 1984--
010051910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III
Serious1-$210$140Jan 26, 1984--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 27, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#17143041$01 viol.

Inspection #17143041

Dates

Opened
Apr 27, 1983
Closing Conference Date
Jun 27, 1983
Contested
Aug 5, 1983
Closed
Sep 9, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
98

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
115-128 E Holcomb Ave, Des Moines, IA 50304
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Other7-$0$0Jul 8, 1984Aug 5, 1983-
Sep 29, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17174533$01 viol.

Inspection #17174533

Dates

Opened
Sep 29, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Oct 29, 1982
Closed
Dec 13, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
132
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
129 E Holcomb, Des Moines, IA 50313
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I
Other1-$0$0Dec 5, 1982--
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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.

Standards cited

1910.134Respiratory Protection27 citations · $4,050
1910.219Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus13 citations · $1,770
1910.213Woodworking Machinery Requirements10 citations · $2,175

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: mining machinery and equipment manufacturing reported 2.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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