TOWER AUTOMOTIVE
221 SOUTH PROGRESS DRIVE WEST, KENDALLVILLE, IN 46755
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Inspection records
Apr 27, 1998#125404368Apr 27, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125404368$1,5002 viol.2 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #125404368
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 27, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 28, 1998
- Closed
- Jun 18, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 221 South Progress Drive West, Kendallville, IN 46755
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $750 | May 31, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,500 | $750 | May 31, 1998 | - | - |
May 20, 1997#124001975May 20, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124001975$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #124001975
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 274
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 221 South Progress Drive West, Kendallville, IN 46755
- 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.
Sep 11, 1996#125340067Sep 11, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125340067$3,50014 viol.14 violations$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #125340067
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 19, 1996
- Closed
- Mar 4, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 260
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 221 South Progress Drive West, Kendallville, IN 46755
- 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 (14 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $750 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $750 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 239 | $1,500 | $750 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Other | 1 | 239 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 B04 I | Other | 1 | 239 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 239 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 239 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Other | 1 | 239 | $0 | $0 | Feb 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 M05 I | Other | 1 | 25 | $0 | $0 | Jan 28, 1997 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III | Other | 5 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 1997 | - | - |
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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.
13 inspections, 1996 to 2003. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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