PALEN KIMBALL
101 JEFFERSON AVE. S., HOPKINS, MN 55343
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Jun 18, 2015#317994176Jun 18, 2015Programmed Related (I) · Complete scope, Health#317994176$15,00018 viol.18 violations$15,000 in penalties
Inspection #317994176
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 18, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 20, 2015
- Contested
- Apr 13, 2016
- Closed
- Sep 14, 2016
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 18
- Violation Types
- 18 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,500
- Penalties on Record
- $15,000
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave S, Hopkins, MN 55343
- Industry
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Apr 13, 2016. Final orders are recorded through Sep 9, 2016. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (8 of 18 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 B | Serious | 3 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Oct 24, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 F01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Oct 24, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 2 | $375 | $100 | Oct 24, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01004 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Feb 10, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01005 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01006 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 J04 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Feb 10, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01007 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 L01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Nov 27, 2015 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| 01008 | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 O04 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,750 | $800 | Mar 10, 2016 | Apr 13, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 18 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 30, 1993#120392675Jun 30, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120392675$3364 viol.4 violations$336 in penalties
Inspection #120392675
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1993
- Contested
- Aug 27, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $576
- Penalties on Record
- $336
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Aug 27, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Mar 24, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $240 | $0 | Sep 13, 1993 | Aug 27, 1993 | Mar 24, 1994 |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.120 Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response OSHA citation code: 19100120 Q01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $240 | $240 | Sep 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5206070001 OSHA citation code: 5206070001 B | Other | 1 | 2 | $96 | $96 | Sep 13, 1993 | - | - |
Jun 23, 1993#120392550Jun 23, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#120392550$9004 viol.4 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #120392550
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 23, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 14, 1993
- Contested
- Aug 22, 1993
- Closed
- May 26, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,772
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Aug 22, 1993. Final orders are recorded through Apr 25, 1995. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 C01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,386 | $0 | Sep 13, 1993 | Aug 22, 1993 | Apr 25, 1995 |
| 01001B | 1910.119 Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals OSHA citation code: 19100119 F01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $0 | $0 | Sep 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5205066003 | Other | 1 | 100 | $693 | $500 | Dec 4, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 5206070001 | Other | 1 | 100 | $693 | $400 | Nov 1, 1993 | - | - |
Jul 16, 1991#111670386Jul 16, 1991Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111670386$4484 viol.4 violations$448 in penalties
Inspection #111670386
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,100
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $448
- Penalties on Record
- $448
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $448 | $448 | Aug 19, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.177 Servicing Multi-Piece and Single Piece Rim Wheels OSHA citation code: 19100177 E01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 11, 1991 | - | - |
| 02003 | 182065308 | Other | 2 | 110 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1991 | - | - |
Aug 19, 1986#104538467Aug 19, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#104538467$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104538467
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 19, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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.
May 20, 1986#104593900May 20, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104593900$65611 viol.11 violations$656 in penalties
Inspection #104593900
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 20, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 700
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $656
- Penalties on Record
- $656
- Site Address
- 101 Jefferson Ave. S., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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 (8 of 11 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 | 1 | $123 | $123 | Jul 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $455 | $455 | Jul 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 03001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $78 | $78 | Jun 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 03002 | 1910.110 Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1986 | - | - |
| 03003 | 5205.660 | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 03004 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 30, 1986 | - | - |
| 03005 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1986 | - | - |
| 03006 | 5205033005 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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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.
6 inspections, 1986 to 2015. 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: commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance reported 2.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 15.5%; NAICS 8113 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source