GENERAL EQUIPMENT CO
1500 E MAIN ST, Owatonna, MN 55060
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Inspection records
Sep 25, 2025#348529686Sep 25, 2025Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#348529686$8,2605 viol.5 violations$8,260 in penalties
Inspection #348529686
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 25, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2025
- Contested
- Oct 14, 2025
- Final Order
- Nov 28, 2025
- Closed
- Oct 9, 2026
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 19
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $20,650
- Penalties on Record
- $8,260
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Repeat | 1 | 2 | $10,500 | $4,200 | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 01002 | 5205.116 | Repeat | 1 | 19 | $7,000 | $2,800 | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $560 | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 02002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | $560 | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| 03001 | 5205.1200 | Other | 1 | 1 | $350 | $140 | Oct 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 | Nov 28, 2025 |
Nov 5, 2020#345014039Nov 5, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#345014039$7704 viol.4 violations$770 in penalties
Inspection #345014039
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 25, 2020
- Final Order
- Dec 7, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 23, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,100
- Penalties on Record
- $770
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Dec 27, 2020 | - | Dec 7, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $400 | $280 | Dec 27, 2020 | - | Dec 7, 2020 |
| 02001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $200 | $140 | Dec 27, 2020 | - | Dec 7, 2020 |
| 02002 | 5205.116 | Other | 1 | 16 | $200 | $140 | Dec 27, 2020 | - | Dec 7, 2020 |
Apr 7, 2015#317978906Apr 7, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#317978906$6302 viol.2 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #317978906
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 9, 2015
- Closed
- May 11, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | May 9, 2015 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205011601 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $400 | $280 | May 9, 2015 | - | - |
Aug 11, 2011#315784561Aug 11, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#315784561$6302 viol.2 violations$630 in penalties
Inspection #315784561
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 11, 2011
- Closed
- Dec 22, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $630
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $500 | $350 | Sep 18, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $400 | $280 | Oct 29, 2011 | - | - |
Sep 9, 2010#314845280Sep 9, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#314845280$1,4708 viol.8 violations$1,470 in penalties
Inspection #314845280
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 9, 2010
- Closed
- Dec 8, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 34
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,470
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Oct 18, 2010 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Sep 28, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Dec 8, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02I A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 2010 | - | - |
| 01003C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02I D | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 8, 2010 | - | - |
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.
Oct 3, 2006#310436332Oct 3, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310436332$1405 viol.5 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #310436332
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 3, 2006
- Closed
- Nov 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 48
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- 620 Alexander Drive Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III | Other | 2 | 30 | $100 | $70 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV | Other | 2 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 L01 | Other | 2 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01 | Other | 2 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205011601 | Other | 1 | 30 | $100 | $70 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
Dec 5, 2001#304802424Dec 5, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#304802424$9806 viol.6 violations$980 in penalties
Inspection #304802424
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 5, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 5, 2001
- Closed
- Apr 12, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 44
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $980
- Site Address
- 1500 E Main St, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $400 | $280 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Feb 8, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $420 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 4, 2002 | - | - |
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.
Dec 9, 1999#303294094Dec 9, 1999Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#303294094$9109 viol.9 violations$910 in penalties
Inspection #303294094
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1999
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 21, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 41
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $910
- Site Address
- 1500 E Main St, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $150 | $105 | Feb 19, 2000 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.169 Air Receivers OSHA citation code: 19100169 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $140 | Feb 13, 2000 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $200 | $140 | Feb 13, 2000 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $200 | $140 | Feb 13, 2000 | - | - |
| 01005 | 5205014001 | Serious | 1 | 30 | $150 | $105 | Feb 26, 2000 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 1, 1987#104584230May 1, 1987Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#104584230$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104584230
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 1987
- Closed
- May 11, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 31
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1500 E. Main St., Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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.
Jun 3, 1983#15429889Jun 3, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#15429889$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15429889
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 1983
- Closed
- Jun 20, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1500 E Main St, Owatonna, MN 55060
- 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
10 inspections, 1983 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: construction machinery manufacturing reported 2.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 8.1%; NAICS 33312 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source