THE KAREL COMPANY
36 EAST MAIN STREET, RARDEN, OH 45671 · NAICS 337910 Mattress Manufacturing
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Feb 11, 1988#101416808Feb 11, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101416808$5406 viol.6 violations$540 in penalties
Inspection #101416808
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 11, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 11, 1988
- Closed
- May 3, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 3 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $540
- Site Address
- 36 E Main St, Rarden, OH 45671
- Industry
- 337910 Mattress Manufacturing
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B01 | Serious | 1 | 16 | $540 | $540 | Mar 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1903.2 Posting of Notices; Availability of the Act, Regulations and Applicable Standards OSHA citation code: 19030002 A01 | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 A | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 29, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1988 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E03 | Other | 1 | 16 | $0 | $0 | Mar 31, 1988 | - | - |
Jul 8, 1986#101688471Jul 8, 1986Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#101688471$25013 viol.13 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #101688471
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 21, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $490
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 36 East Main Street, Rarden, OH 45671
- Industry
- 337910 Mattress Manufacturing
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 Sampling6 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butanone | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 2 | 0 | ppm |
| Di-n-Octyl Phthalate | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Ethyl Alcohol | 2 | 0 - 2.4 | ppm |
| Toluene | 2 | 4.5 - 14.3 | ppm |
| Xylene | 2 | 0.3 - 27.9 | ppm |
Violations
Violation list (12 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $490 | $250 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G02 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 1986 | - | - |
| 02006 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 02007 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 02008 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F04 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 02009 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F07 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 02010 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 20, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jul 8, 1986#101688406Jul 8, 1986Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#101688406$2,64014 viol.14 violations$2,640 in penalties
Inspection #101688406
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 9, 1986
- Closed
- Mar 21, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,950
- Penalties on Record
- $2,640
- Site Address
- 36 East Main Street, Rarden, OH 45671
- Industry
- 337910 Mattress Manufacturing
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 (12 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $540 | $300 | Sep 20, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $360 | $200 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 5 | 10 | $540 | $540 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 2 | $450 | $200 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $540 | $200 | Sep 8, 1986 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $270 | $150 | Oct 31, 1986 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $450 | $200 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 R04 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $540 | $300 | Oct 31, 1986 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $450 | $200 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 IVA | Serious | 2 | 3 | $540 | $250 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01011A | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $270 | $100 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
| 01011B | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 5, 1986 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 18, 1978#215026394Apr 18, 1978Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#215026394$4005 viol.5 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #215026394
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 18, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 19, 1978
- Closed
- Jul 12, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- State Route 73, Rarden, OH 45671
- Industry
- 337910 Mattress Manufacturing
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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 4 | - | $400 | $400 | May 26, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.7 General Recording Criteria for Cases | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1978 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1978 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 26, 1978 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 28, 1978 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
4 inspections, 1978 to 1988. 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).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,798 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.