NICHOLS TILLAGE TOOLS INC.
312 HERFORD AVENUE, STERLING, CO 80751
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Inspection records
Dec 11, 2020#345061956Dec 11, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345061956$6,1001 viol.1 violation$6,100 in penalties
Inspection #345061956
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 11, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 2020
- Final Order
- May 4, 2021
- Closed
- May 20, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 141
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,288
- Penalties on Record
- $6,100
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Other | 1 | 6 | $12,288 | $6,100 | May 21, 2021 | - | May 4, 2021 |
Feb 27, 2018#342984598Feb 27, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342984598$7001 viol.1 violation$700 in penalties
Inspection #342984598
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 27, 2018
- Final Order
- Sep 6, 2018
- Closed
- Sep 12, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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.
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.
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Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.39 Reporting Fatalities, Hospitalizations, Amputations, and Losses of an Eye OSHA citation code: 19040039 A02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,000 | $700 | Sep 5, 2018 | - | Sep 6, 2018 |
Oct 19, 2011#331079673Oct 19, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#331079673$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #331079673
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 19, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 2, 2012
- Final Order
- Apr 13, 2012
- Closed
- Apr 4, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | - | 88 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2012 | - | Apr 13, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 II | Other | - | 88 | $0 | $0 | Apr 15, 2012 | - | Apr 13, 2012 |
Oct 13, 2011#331076166Oct 13, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#331076166$10,4587 viol.7 violations$10,458 in penalties
Inspection #331076166
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 13, 2011
- Final Order
- Apr 12, 2012
- Closed
- May 14, 2012
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 110
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,731
- Penalties on Record
- $10,458
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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 (6 of 7 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 A03 II | Serious | 14 | 88 | $6,300 | $3,000 | Apr 4, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 88 | $3,060 | $1,836 | Apr 4, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 88 | $3,060 | $1,836 | May 7, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 X | Other | 1 | 88 | $3,251 | $1,950 | Apr 4, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 01007 | 1910.335 Electrical - Safeguards OSHA citation code: 19100335 A01 I | Serious | 2 | 88 | $3,060 | $1,836 | Apr 4, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
| 02001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02 | Other | 1 | 88 | $0 | $0 | Apr 4, 2012 | - | Apr 12, 2012 |
Showing the 6 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.
Aug 7, 1997#301176319Aug 7, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#301176319$1,3752 viol.2 violations$1,375 in penalties
Inspection #301176319
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 7, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 7, 1997
- Closed
- Jan 27, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $1,375
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Ave., Sterling, CO 80751
- 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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IID | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,375 | $1,375 | Oct 2, 1997 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1997 | - | - |
Aug 22, 1996#116121310Aug 22, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#116121310$2,6007 viol.7 violations$2,600 in penalties
Inspection #116121310
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 22, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1996
- Closed
- Nov 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 98
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,425
- Penalties on Record
- $2,600
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Ave., Sterling, CO 80751
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling12 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0.012 - 0.5307 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 6 | 0 - 0.0095 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0.0975 - 2.9483 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0.0055 - 0.1661 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 - 0.0284 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 - 0.0045 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 6 | 0 - 0.0036 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (6 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 90 | $1,225 | $600 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 B01 | Serious | 1 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I01 | Other | 1 | 90 | $875 | $400 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIB | Serious | 8 | 90 | $1,750 | $850 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G08 IIC | Serious | 8 | 90 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 90 | $700 | $350 | Oct 16, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Feb 5, 1987#100608199Feb 5, 1987Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#100608199$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #100608199
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 5, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1987
- Closed
- Apr 30, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 312 Hereford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B08 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Mar 26, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 8, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 24, 1987 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Jun 8, 1984#1567478Jun 8, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1567478$5604 viol.4 violations$560 in penalties
Inspection #1567478
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 1984
- Closed
- Jul 9, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 63
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $560
- Penalties on Record
- $560
- Site Address
- 312 Herford Avenue, Sterling, CO 80751
- 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $240 | $240 | Jun 29, 1984 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $320 | $320 | Jul 2, 1984 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 D06 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1984 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.180 Crawler Locomotive and Truck Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100180 G01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 1984 | - | - |
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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, 1984 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: farm machinery and equipment manufacturing reported 4.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source