MODERN MATERIALS INC
400 EAST 4TH STREET, ROCHESTER, IN 46975
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Inspection records
May 31, 2017#342418233May 31, 2017FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#342418233$10,5004 viol.4 violations$10,500 in penalties
Inspection #342418233
Dates
- Opened
- May 31, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- May 31, 2017
- Final Order
- Jan 5, 2018
- Closed
- Jan 25, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,500
- Penalties on Record
- $10,500
- Site Address
- 435 North State Road 25, Rochester, IN 46975
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee is struck by fork lift and later dies from injuries
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 22.8(1)(1)(SEC2) | Serious | 1 | 10 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Jan 25, 2018 | - | Jan 5, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 III | Serious | 35 | 35 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Nov 14, 2017 | - | Jan 5, 2018 |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q06 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Jan 25, 2018 | - | Jan 5, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 35 | $500 | $0 | Nov 14, 2017 | - | Jan 5, 2018 |
Nov 22, 2004#308021179Nov 22, 2004Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308021179$4508 viol.8 violations$450 in penalties
Inspection #308021179
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 22, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 23, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 11, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 25
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $450
- Site Address
- 435 N. State Road 25, Rochester, IN 46975
- Industry
- 332812 Metal Coating, Engraving (except Jewelry and Silverware), and Allied Services to Manufacturers
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 (6 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $175 | $175 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $175 | $175 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.334 Electrical - Use of Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100334 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 6 | $100 | $100 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Dec 15, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jan 30, 1997#124009416Jan 30, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124009416$754 viol.4 violations$75 in penalties
Inspection #124009416
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 23, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $75
- Penalties on Record
- $75
- Site Address
- 400 East 4th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $75 | $75 | Mar 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Other | 1 | 14 | $0 | $0 | Mar 23, 1997 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Mar 15, 1997 | - | - |
Apr 24, 1996#124029422Apr 24, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#124029422$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124029422
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 24, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 11, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 East 4th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 400.402 | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04 | Other | 2 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jul 14, 1996 | - | - |
Jul 24, 1991#108612573Jul 24, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#108612573$2,25014 viol.14 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #108612573
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 24, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1991
- Closed
- May 12, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 2 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 400 East 4th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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 (6 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $600 | $300 | Oct 24, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $250 | Aug 25, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Serious | 2 | 10 | $500 | $250 | Aug 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $400 | $200 | Aug 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $400 | $200 | Aug 17, 1991 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 E01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $150 | Aug 25, 1991 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 14, 1990#108600248May 14, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#108600248$1706 viol.6 violations$170 in penalties
Inspection #108600248
Dates
- Opened
- May 14, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 14, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 77
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $770
- Penalties on Record
- $170
- Site Address
- 400 East 4th Street, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A05 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $210 | $50 | Jul 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $60 | Jun 7, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $280 | $60 | Jul 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B07 | Other | 1 | 77 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1990 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 77 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1990 | - | - |
Apr 10, 1985#2696870Apr 10, 1985Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#2696870$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2696870
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1985
- Closed
- Jun 28, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 53
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 E 4th St, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 5, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1985 | - | - |
| 01001F | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 1985 | - | - |
Dec 13, 1983#215184573Dec 13, 1983Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#215184573$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #215184573
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 13, 1983
- Closed
- Dec 20, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 400 East Fourth St, Rochester, IN 46975
- 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.
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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.
8 inspections, 1983 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: metal coating, engraving (except jewelry and silverware), and allied services to manufacturers reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 13.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source