EMCO INDUSTRIES INC
220 NEW YORK AVE, Des Moines, IA 50304
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Inspection records
Aug 30, 1995#115076424Aug 30, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115076424$1,2904 viol.4 violations$1,290 in penalties
Inspection #115076424
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 1995
- Closed
- Dec 22, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 106
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,572
- Penalties on Record
- $1,290
- Site Address
- 220 New York 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 (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 | 1 | $536 | $270 | Sep 26, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 5 | $536 | $270 | Dec 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $750 | $375 | Dec 15, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 2 | 7 | $750 | $375 | Nov 8, 1995 | - | - |
Aug 29, 1995#115071383Aug 29, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115071383$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115071383
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 29, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 29, 1995
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 110
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 220 New York 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.
Mar 8, 1988#104213186Mar 8, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104213186$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104213186
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 8, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1988
- Closed
- May 4, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 117
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 220 New York 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1988 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1988 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1988#104211156Feb 23, 1988Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#104211156$5603 viol.3 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #104211156
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 7, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 220 New York 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 (3 of 3 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 | 1 | 1 | $80 | $80 | Mar 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $160 | $160 | Mar 21, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Mar 21, 1988 | - | - |
Jul 10, 1984#14766281Jul 10, 1984Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#14766281$5602 viol.2 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #14766281
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1984
- Closed
- Jul 27, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 93
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 220 New York Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $560 | $560 | Jul 28, 1984 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 22, 1984 | - | - |
Aug 31, 1983#17188244Aug 31, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#17188244$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17188244
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 31, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 21, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 220 New York Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 6, 1983 | - | - |
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.
Mar 31, 1982#17138165Mar 31, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17138165$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17138165
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 31, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 31, 1982
- Closed
- Mar 31, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 220 New York Ave, 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.
May 14, 1980#17189408May 14, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#17189408$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17189408
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 1980
- Closed
- May 14, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 320 New York Ave, Des Moines, IA 50304
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.
Mar 11, 1980#17189234Mar 11, 1980Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#17189234$1503 viol.3 violations$150 in penalties
Inspection #17189234
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 1980
- Closed
- May 14, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 126
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $150
- Penalties on Record
- $150
- Site Address
- 220 New York Ave Po Box 853, Des Moines, IA 50304
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | - | $150 | $150 | Apr 21, 1980 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 21, 1980 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1980 | - | - |
Oct 22, 1974#17203431Oct 22, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17203431$351 viol.1 violation$35 in penalties
Inspection #17203431
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $35
- Penalties on Record
- $35
- Site Address
- 220 New York 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $35 | $35 | Dec 10, 1974 | - | - |
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Understanding These Penalties
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11 inspections, 1974 to 1995. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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