RARE EARTH COATINGS
412 S GILMAN AVE, LITCHFIELD, MN 55355
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Inspection records
Jul 23, 2025#348395328Jul 23, 2025Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#348395328$2,4004 viol.4 violations$2,400 in penalties
Inspection #348395328
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 23, 2025
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 23, 2025
- Final Order
- Sep 9, 2025
- Closed
- Oct 21, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 11
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $2,400
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $900 | Oct 20, 2025 | - | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Oct 20, 2025 | - | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 H02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Sep 8, 2025 | - | Sep 9, 2025 |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B06 | Other | 2 | 3 | $300 | $300 | Sep 8, 2025 | - | Sep 9, 2025 |
Feb 6, 2020#344615208Feb 6, 2020Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#344615208$4902 viol.2 violations$490 in penalties
Inspection #344615208
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 2020
- Final Order
- Feb 21, 2020
- Closed
- Mar 2, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 26
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $490
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Mar 7, 2020 | - | Feb 21, 2020 |
| 01002 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 G05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Mar 7, 2020 | - | Feb 21, 2020 |
Jan 28, 2015#317957678Jan 28, 2015Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#317957678$1,0503 viol.3 violations$1,050 in penalties
Inspection #317957678
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 28, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 28, 2015
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2015
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,050
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Mar 2, 2015 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Mar 2, 2015 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $500 | $350 | Mar 2, 2015 | - | - |
Jun 3, 2011#315624403Jun 3, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315624403$2,2506 viol.6 violations$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #315624403
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 3, 2011
- Closed
- Jul 26, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 37
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 412 Gilman Ave S, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Jul 10, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Jul 10, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $450 | Jul 10, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Jul 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2011 | - | - |
| 02002 | 5205014001 | Other | 1 | 4 | $150 | $150 | Jul 10, 2011 | - | - |
Jul 15, 2005#309269181Jul 15, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309269181$1,1205 viol.5 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #309269181
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 2005
- Closed
- Oct 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $300 | $210 | Sep 19, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E02 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $300 | $210 | Aug 26, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 4 | $300 | $210 | Sep 4, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 182065302 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $600 | $420 | Sep 19, 2005 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Other | 1 | 2 | $100 | $70 | Oct 7, 2005 | - | - |
Apr 19, 2002#305286502Apr 19, 2002Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Health#305286502$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #305286502
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 19, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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.
Feb 24, 1995#120403431Feb 24, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#120403431$3752 viol.2 violations$375 in penalties
Inspection #120403431
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 24, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 24, 1995
- Contested
- Mar 22, 1995
- Final Order
- May 6, 1996
- Closed
- Jul 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $375
- Site Address
- 412 S Gilman Ave, Litchfield, MN 55355
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 182065308 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1996 | Mar 22, 1995 | May 6, 1996 |
| 01002 | 5206070001 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $500 | $375 | Jul 8, 1996 | Mar 22, 1995 | May 6, 1996 |
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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.
7 inspections, 1995 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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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: 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