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THORGREN TOOL & MOLDING CO. INC.
$9,789
penalties
61
viol.
11
insp.

THORGREN TOOL & MOLDING CO. INC.

PO BOX 210, VALPARAISO, IN 46383

Inspections
11
Mar 1982 to Aug 2011 · 9 safety, 2 health
Violations
61
across 11 inspections
Penalties on record
$9,789
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 23Willful 1Repeat 2Other 35

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Inspection records

Aug 8, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315637264$5692 viol.

Inspection #315637264

Dates

Opened
Aug 8, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Aug 8, 2011
Closed
Aug 30, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
70

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$875
Penalties on Record
$569
Site Address
1100 Evans Ave,, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Industry
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious11$875$569Aug 17, 2011--
020011910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03
Other11$0$0Aug 17, 2011--
Apr 7, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309718104$6503 viol.

Inspection #309718104

Dates

Opened
Apr 7, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Apr 7, 2006
Closed
Jun 12, 2006

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
81

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,000
Penalties on Record
$650
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
Industry
326199 All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious24$500$325Jun 6, 2006--
010021910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04
Serious515$500$325Jun 6, 2006--
020011910.242
Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General
OSHA citation code: 19100242 B
Other26$0$0Jun 6, 2006--
Feb 9, 2000Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#127440865$1,02513 viol.

Inspection #127440865

Dates

Opened
Feb 9, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Feb 9, 2000
Closed
Jun 12, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
13
Violation Types
9 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,750
Penalties on Record
$1,025
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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 (5 of 13 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.29
Fall Protection Systems and Criteria
OSHA citation code: 19100029 A04 II
Serious14$375$185May 14, 2000--
010021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 K02
Serious18$500$0May 14, 2000--
010031910.110
Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases
OSHA citation code: 19100110 E04 III
Serious12$375$185May 4, 2000--
010051910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious26$375$100May 14, 2000--
01006A1910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Serious210$375$185May 1, 2000--

Showing the 5 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 1, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115036428$1,2254 viol.

Inspection #115036428

Dates

Opened
Jul 1, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jul 10, 1992
Closed
Sep 28, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
85
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,225
Penalties on Record
$1,225
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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 (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010012200080101Serious120$525$525Aug 22, 1992--
010021910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious11$700$700Aug 22, 1992--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Other180$0$0Aug 22, 1992--
020021910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02
Other180$0$0Aug 26, 1992--
Sep 19, 1991Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#115024077$5,5205 viol.

Inspection #115024077

Dates

Opened
Sep 19, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Oct 3, 1991
Closed
Feb 28, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
90

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 willful, 2 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,900
Penalties on Record
$5,520
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01
Serious11$700$560Feb 28, 1992--
020011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Willful12$5,000$4,000Feb 28, 1992--
030011910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01
Repeat190$600$480Feb 28, 1992--
030021910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Repeat190$600$480Feb 28, 1992--
04001400.402Other190$0$0Dec 29, 1991--
Dec 5, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#107922254$00 viol.

Inspection #107922254

Dates

Opened
Dec 5, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Dec 5, 1989
Closed
Jan 26, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
138

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.

Jun 20, 1989Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#108004581$28015 viol.

Inspection #108004581

Dates

Opened
Jun 20, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Jun 20, 1989
Closed
Jan 26, 1990

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
100

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
15
Violation Types
1 serious, 14 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$280
Penalties on Record
$280
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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 (5 of 15 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.303
Electrical - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I
Serious11$280$280Aug 8, 1989--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Other16$0$0Sep 19, 1989--
020021910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 E02
Other1100$0$0Sep 19, 1989--
020031910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A01
Other16$0$0Sep 19, 1989--
020041910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04
Other16$0$0Aug 21, 1989--

Showing the 5 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.

Apr 26, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104002472$08 viol.

Inspection #104002472

Dates

Opened
Apr 26, 1989
Closing Conference Date
May 17, 1989
Closed
Feb 28, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
100
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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 (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01
Other620$0$0Jul 17, 1989--
01001B1910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 G01
Other1100$0$0Jul 31, 1989--
010021910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01
Other121$0$0Jul 31, 1989--
010031910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 D01 IIA
Other16$0$0Jul 31, 1989--
01004A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01
Other1100$0$0Jul 31, 1989--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Failure to Abate Penalties1 citation, $3,200 in FTA penalties on record

OSHA's enforcement record shows Failure to Abate (FTA) activity recorded against 1 citation issued in this inspection. An FTA penalty is assessed during a follow-up inspection when OSHA's records indicate a previously cited hazard was not corrected by the abatement date. Each row below shows the FTA fields published on the original citation record: the follow-up inspection number, the FTA issuance date, the FTA penalty amount, and any FTA contest or final order date on record.

CitationFTA InspectionFTA IssuanceFTA PenaltyFTA ContestFTA Final Order
01004A#115024077Dec 11, 1991$3,200--
Jun 1, 1984Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#14699086$00 viol.

Inspection #14699086

Dates

Opened
Jun 1, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Jun 1, 1984
Closed
Jun 12, 1984

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
57

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
Po Box 210, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.

May 7, 1982Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#215207143$00 viol.

Inspection #215207143

Dates

Opened
May 7, 1982
Closing Conference Date
May 7, 1982
Closed
May 14, 1982

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
48

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1100 Evans Avenue, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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.

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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: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data, violations table fields fta_insp_nr, fta_issuance_date, fta_penalty, fta_contest_date, fta_final_order_date. The FTA follow-up inspection is linked via fta_insp_nr to the inspection activity number (exact government key). When the follow-up inspection is not currently on record in SafetyRecord, the inspection number is shown without a link.

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.

Standards cited

1910.1200Hazard Communication9 citations · $480
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery9 citations · $345
1910.303Electrical - General Requirements7 citations · $2,179

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