MERKLER MACHINE WORKS INC
424 MERKLER DRIVE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46825
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Inspection records
Mar 10, 1995#124035452Mar 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124035452$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124035452
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 25, 1995
- Closed
- Jun 15, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 424 Merkler Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- 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 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 35 | $0 | $0 | Jun 26, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1995 | - | - |
Oct 17, 1984#14732952Oct 17, 1984Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#14732952$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14732952
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 17, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 17, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 424 Merkler Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- 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.
Jul 10, 1984#15359615Jul 10, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15359615$2404 viol.4 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #15359615
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 22, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 42
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 424 Merkler Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- 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 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $120 | $120 | Jul 26, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 10 | 6 | $120 | $120 | Aug 24, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 9 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Aug 24, 1984 | - | - |
Aug 10, 1982#215180340Aug 10, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215180340$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215180340
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 18, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 124 Merkler Dr, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- 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.
Jun 18, 1982#215198599Jun 18, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#215198599$2404 viol.4 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #215198599
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 18, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 18, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 424 Merkler Drive, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
- 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 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $120 | Aug 2, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 VC | Serious | 7 | - | $120 | $120 | Aug 2, 1982 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1982 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 1982 | - | - |
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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.
5 inspections, 1982 to 1995. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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