JAMES SCHARER MASONRY INC
(TIPPECANOE COUNTY BRANCH LIBRARY)3101 S CREASY LN, LAFAYETTE, IN 47904
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Inspection records
Jan 30, 2020#344598347Jan 30, 2020Final Order RecordedReferral (C) · Partial scope, SafetyFinal Order Recorded#344598347$3501 viol.1 violation$350 in penalties
Inspection #344598347
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 16, 2020
- Final Order
- Apr 15, 2020
- Closed
- No close date in inspection feed
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 4951 Us 231, Lafayette, IN 47909
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
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 | 1904.39 OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $350 | $350 | Mar 24, 2020 | - | Apr 15, 2020 |
Mar 29, 2016#341407476Mar 29, 2016Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Safety#341407476$1,0227 viol.7 violations$1,022 in penalties
Inspection #341407476
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 14, 2016
- Final Order
- Jun 13, 2016
- Closed
- Jun 17, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $1,022
- Site Address
- 5542 E 50 S, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.20 General Safety and Health Provisions OSHA citation code: 19260020 B02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $225 | $146 | Jun 28, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $225 | $146 | Jun 28, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 C02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $225 | $146 | May 16, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01004 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 E01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $225 | $146 | May 16, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01005 | 1926.452 Additional Requirements for Specific Scaffold Types OSHA citation code: 19260452 C02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $225 | $146 | May 16, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01006 | 1926.454 OSHA citation code: 19260454 A | Serious | 1 | 5 | $225 | $146 | Jun 28, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
| 01007 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A02 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $146 | Jun 28, 2016 | - | Jun 13, 2016 |
Jul 14, 2010#314362534Jul 14, 2010Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Safety#314362534$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #314362534
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 14, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 2010
- Closed
- Aug 18, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5865 E Cr 50 S, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Nov 13, 2009#313857021Nov 13, 2009Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Safety#313857021$5251 viol.1 violation$525 in penalties
Inspection #313857021
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 13, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 16, 2009
- Closed
- May 6, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 17
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $525
- Penalties on Record
- $525
- Site Address
- 5218 Haggarty Ln, Lafayette, IN 47905
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
Programmed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a programmed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.602 Material Handling Equipment OSHA citation code: 19260602 A09 II | Serious | 1 | 10 | $525 | $525 | Jan 26, 2010 | - | - |
Sep 26, 2006#309723658Sep 26, 2006Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#309723658$3003 viol.3 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #309723658
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 24, 2006
- Closed
- Feb 6, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 9
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $300
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 5526 Sr 26 E., Lafayette, IN 47905
- Industry
- 238140 Masonry Contractors
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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $300 | $300 | Dec 11, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 C02 | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 G04 IV | Other | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 17, 2006 | - | - |
Jul 8, 2002#305201972Jul 8, 2002Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#305201972$4004 viol.4 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #305201972
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 2002
- Closed
- Jan 13, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,350
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 200 Park East Blvd, Lafayette, IN 47905
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1926.21 Safety Training and Education OSHA citation code: 19260021 B02 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $150 | Oct 24, 2002 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1926.454 OSHA citation code: 19260454 A | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 24, 2002 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 G01 VI | Serious | 1 | 3 | $525 | $250 | Oct 23, 2002 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1926.451 Scaffolding - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19260451 G04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $525 | $0 | Oct 23, 2002 | - | - |
Feb 1, 2001#127451730Feb 1, 2001Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127451730$2252 viol.2 violations$225 in penalties
Inspection #127451730
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 2001
- Closed
- May 16, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- (tippecanoe County Branch Library)3101 S Creasy Ln, Lafayette, IN 47904
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 1 | $225 | $225 | May 13, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1926.153 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LP-Gas) OSHA citation code: 19260153 N | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | May 14, 2001 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 2001 to 2020. 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).
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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: masonry contractors reported 1.9 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 15.2%; NAICS 23814 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source