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MODERN EQUIPMENT CO., INC.
$29,096
penalties
105
viol.
10
insp.

MODERN EQUIPMENT CO., INC.

2011 CUMING, Omaha, NE 68102

Inspections
10
Apr 1983 to Dec 2006 · 4 safety, 6 health
Violations
105
across 10 inspections
Penalties on record
$29,096
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 67Willful 0Repeat 0Other 38

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Inspection records

Dec 13, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#308683697$8,20012 viol.

Inspection #308683697

Dates

Opened
Dec 13, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 2006
Closed
Feb 9, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
85

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
12 serious
Initial Penalties
$16,400
Penalties on Record
$8,200
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
Industry
337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker 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 (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08
Serious14$1,600$800Jan 29, 2007--
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious22$2,000$1,000Feb 13, 2007--
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious12$0$0Feb 13, 2007--
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I
Serious66$2,000$1,000Feb 13, 2007--
010041910.159
Automatic Sprinkler Systems
OSHA citation code: 19100159 C08 III
Serious14$1,200$600Jan 29, 2007--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 2, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#308680735$3,2658 viol.

Inspection #308680735

Dates

Opened
Mar 2, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Mar 9, 2006
Closed
Jun 6, 2006

Inspection

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

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,525
Penalties on Record
$3,265
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
Industry
337215 Showcase, Partition, Shelving, and Locker Manufacturing

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Cadmium20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20 - 0.0081894mg/m³
Ethyl Benzene80.228917 - 0.537679ppm
Gravimetric DeterminationQC21.43747 - 4.44772mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume20.7195243 - 1.636232mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20.0520229 - 0.1327066mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
Sample WeightQC20.554 - 1.659mg
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
VM and P Naphtha841.995 - 139.498mg/m³
Xylene80.709077 - 2.197416ppm
Zinc Oxide Fume20 - 0.0877534mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Serious11$525$263May 1, 2006--
010021910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious12$525$263May 1, 2006--
010031910.101
Compressed Gases (General Requirements)
OSHA citation code: 19100101 B
Serious15$875$438May 1, 2006--
010041910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Serious310$2,500$1,250Jun 1, 2006--
010051910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious27$700$350May 1, 2006--

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.

Aug 19, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300053097$2,0002 viol.

Inspection #300053097

Dates

Opened
Aug 19, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Aug 19, 1998
Closed
Sep 11, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
200
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$4,000
Penalties on Record
$2,000
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 IG
Serious12$2,000$1,000Aug 25, 1998--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$2,000$1,000Aug 25, 1998--
Feb 2, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#116008517$00 viol.

Inspection #116008517

Dates

Opened
Feb 2, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Apr 17, 1998
Closed
Apr 20, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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 2, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#116007907$5,78120 viol.

Inspection #116007907

Dates

Opened
Feb 2, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Apr 16, 1998
Closed
Apr 30, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
200

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
20
Violation Types
15 serious, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$11,550
Penalties on Record
$5,781
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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 20 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 B10
Serious11$825$413Apr 24, 1998--
010021910.176
Handling Materials - General
OSHA citation code: 19100176 B
Serious11$825$413Apr 24, 1998--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious32$1,375$688Apr 24, 1998--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious33$1,375$688Apr 24, 1998--
010051910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA
Serious81$1,375$688May 8, 1998--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 20, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#109322461$9,60031 viol.

Inspection #109322461

Dates

Opened
May 20, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Jun 2, 1993
Closed
May 20, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
90
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
31
Violation Types
23 serious, 8 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$16,000
Penalties on Record
$9,600
Site Address
2000 Cuming Street, Omaha, NE 68102
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)30mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)30mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts30mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)30mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)30 - 0.0026mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume30 - 0.9986mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)30mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)30 - 0.0288mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)30mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)30mg/m³
Petroleum Distillates (Naphtha) (Rubber Solvent)1019.8113 - 120.8406mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)30 - 0.0007mg/m³
Xylene101.8372 - 15.3647ppm
Zinc Oxide Fume30 - 0.0013mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 31 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G01
Serious14$1,000$600May 20, 1994--
01002A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Serious22$1,000$600Aug 20, 1993--
01002B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07
Serious36$0$0Aug 20, 1993--
01003A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 I07
Serious22$1,000$600Oct 20, 1993--
01003B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 I08
Serious22$0$0Aug 20, 1993--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Dec 23, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#101854255$03 viol.

Inspection #101854255

Dates

Opened
Dec 23, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Dec 23, 1986
Closed
Feb 5, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
42

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2011 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102
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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 II
Other12$0$0Jan 21, 1987--
010021910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 H08 I
Other12$0$0Jan 21, 1987--
010031910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 G02
Other12$0$0Jan 21, 1987--
Feb 25, 1986Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#100054873$010 viol.

Inspection #100054873

Dates

Opened
Feb 25, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Mar 18, 1986
Closed
May 20, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
42
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
10 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
1617 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102
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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20.012 - 0.017mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)30mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01
Other12$0$0May 19, 1986--
010021910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03
Other12$0$0May 19, 1986--
010031910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05
Other12$0$0May 19, 1986--
010041910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06
Other12$0$0May 19, 1986--
010051910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B07
Other12$0$0May 19, 1986--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Feb 7, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#100054782$25019 viol.

Inspection #100054782

Dates

Opened
Feb 7, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Feb 11, 1986
Closed
Aug 27, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
42

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
19
Violation Types
8 serious, 11 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,000
Penalties on Record
$250
Site Address
2011 Cuming St., Omaha, NE 68102
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 19 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C02
Serious15$400$100Jun 26, 1986--
01001B1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C06
Serious55$0$0Jun 26, 1986--
01001C1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 C07
Serious125$0$0Jun 26, 1986--
01001D1910.107
Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials
OSHA citation code: 19100107 D12
Serious15$0$0Jul 10, 1986--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious23$300$75Jun 26, 1986--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 15, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17285164$00 viol.

Inspection #17285164

Dates

Opened
Apr 15, 1983
Closing Conference Date
Apr 15, 1983
Closed
Apr 15, 1983

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2011 Cuming, Omaha, NE 68102
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.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.217Mechanical Power Presses14 citations · $3,339
1910.107Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials13 citations · $3,563
1910.134Respiratory Protection10 citations · $0

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
115
Substances
20
Inspections
3

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: showcase, partition, shelving, and locker manufacturing reported 4.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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