POWELLS INC
EXCELSIOR BVD & POWELL RD, Hopkins, MN 55343
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Inspection records
Jul 12, 1991#111680732Jul 12, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#111680732$1,8025 viol.5 violations$1,802 in penalties
Inspection #111680732
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 12, 1991
- Contested
- Aug 12, 1991
- Closed
- May 19, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,734
- Penalties on Record
- $1,802
- Site Address
- Excelsior Blvd. & Powell Rd., 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 12, 1991. Final orders are recorded through Nov 14, 1991. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $907 | $700 | Aug 5, 1991 | Aug 12, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 |
| 01002 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 K03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $277 | $277 | Aug 5, 1991 | Aug 12, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $907 | $500 | Aug 5, 1991 | Aug 12, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 |
| 01004 | 5207.35 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $643 | $325 | Aug 5, 1991 | Aug 12, 1991 | Nov 14, 1991 |
| 02001 | 1926.58 COVID-19 OSHA citation code: 19260058 G01 IF | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1991 | - | - |
Dec 29, 1988#107767477Dec 29, 1988Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#107767477$1,1102 viol.2 violations$1,110 in penalties
Inspection #107767477
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 29, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,110
- Penalties on Record
- $1,110
- Site Address
- Excelsior Blvd. & Powell Rd., Hopkins, MN 55343
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I 2 I | Serious | 10 | 10 | $555 | $555 | Aug 1, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G 8 I | Serious | 21 | 21 | $555 | $555 | Jun 8, 1989 | - | - |
Nov 1, 1988#107756371Nov 1, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#107756371$6,09830 viol.30 violations$6,098 in penalties
Inspection #107756371
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 22, 1988
- Closed
- Dec 11, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 250
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 30
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 repeat, 21 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,098
- Penalties on Record
- $6,098
- Site Address
- Excelsior Blvd. & Powell Rd., 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 30 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 A04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $350 | $350 | Jan 30, 1989 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $266 | $266 | Mar 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Serious | 6 | 3 | $350 | $350 | Mar 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205042001 OSHA citation code: 5205042001 E | Serious | 2 | 10 | $700 | $700 | Apr 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $616 | $616 | Jan 9, 1989 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $700 | $700 | Mar 6, 1989 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Repeat | 3 | 3 | $554 | $554 | Apr 3, 1989 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Repeat | 9 | 4 | $560 | $560 | Mar 6, 1989 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 30 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 8, 1986#104596937May 8, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104596937$33715 viol.15 violations$337 in penalties
Inspection #104596937
Dates
- Opened
- May 8, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- May 8, 1986
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 160
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $337
- Penalties on Record
- $337
- Site Address
- Excelsior Blvd. & Powell Rd., 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 15 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 | 2 | 3 | $143 | $143 | May 30, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 3 | 2 | $97 | $97 | Jun 10, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 3 | 3 | $97 | $97 | Jun 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jun 3, 1986 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1986 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 I02 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jun 10, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 8 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 14, 1983#15390172Feb 14, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15390172$964 viol.4 violations$96 in penalties
Inspection #15390172
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 14, 1983
- Closed
- Mar 8, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 190
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $96
- Penalties on Record
- $96
- Site Address
- Excelsior Blvd & Powell Rd, 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 D01 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 8, 1983 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 1983 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $96 | $96 | Mar 1, 1983 | - | - |
May 5, 1982#15415441May 5, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#15415441$1331 viol.1 violation$133 in penalties
Inspection #15415441
Dates
- Opened
- May 5, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- May 5, 1982
- Closed
- May 25, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 188
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $133
- Penalties on Record
- $133
- Site Address
- Excelsior Bvd & Powell Rd, Hopkins, MN 55343
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $133 | $133 | May 15, 1982 | - | - |
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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, 1982 to 1991. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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