CHEROKEE COUNTY SOLID WASTE
1005 LINDEN STREET, CHEROKEE, IA 51012
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Aug 13, 1998#300370939Aug 13, 1998Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#300370939$3,00013 viol.13 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #300370939
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 13, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 15, 1998
- Contested
- Oct 26, 1998
- Final Order
- Jun 24, 1999
- Closed
- Jun 2, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $800 | $334 | Nov 23, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $800 | $333 | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IIB | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IID | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 21 | $1,000 | $333 | Nov 23, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $800 | $200 | Oct 8, 1998 | Oct 26, 1998 | Jun 24, 1999 |
Showing the 6 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 7, 1998#115089286Jul 7, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115089286$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #115089286
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 1998
- Contested
- Aug 21, 1998
- Final Order
- Mar 5, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 11, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,050
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 2 | 5 | $1,050 | $500 | Aug 18, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
Jun 30, 1998#115090169Jun 30, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115090169$2505 viol.5 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #115090169
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 30, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1998
- Contested
- Aug 21, 1998
- Final Order
- Mar 5, 1999
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 17
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $525
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $225 | $100 | Aug 27, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 27, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $150 | Nov 2, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 18, 1998 | Aug 21, 1998 | Mar 5, 1999 |
Jan 14, 1992#115043713Jan 14, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#115043713$4001 viol.1 violation$400 in penalties
Inspection #115043713
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 1992
- Contested
- Mar 3, 1992
- Final Order
- Dec 9, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,000
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 F | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,000 | $400 | Feb 11, 1992 | Mar 3, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
Dec 16, 1991#115060170Dec 16, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115060170$1,4004 viol.4 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #115060170
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 1992
- Contested
- Feb 10, 1992
- Final Order
- Dec 9, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 9, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,200
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,400 | $400 | Jan 25, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,400 | $400 | Jan 25, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 02001 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A06 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $400 | Jan 25, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 03001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV | Other | 1 | 15 | $400 | $200 | Jan 25, 1992 | Feb 10, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
Dec 10, 1991#115046559Dec 10, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115046559$1,0755 viol.5 violations$1,075 in penalties
Inspection #115046559
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1991
- Contested
- Jan 31, 1992
- Final Order
- Dec 9, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 9, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,550
- Penalties on Record
- $1,075
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $750 | $375 | Jan 2, 1992 | Jan 31, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 01002 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $750 | $200 | Jan 2, 1992 | Jan 31, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,050 | $500 | Jan 2, 1992 | Jan 31, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 02001A | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1992 | Jan 31, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
| 02001B | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 B | Other | 1 | 15 | $0 | $0 | Jan 2, 1992 | Jan 31, 1992 | Dec 9, 1992 |
Dec 19, 1990#104257548Dec 19, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104257548$1003 viol.3 violations$100 in penalties
Inspection #104257548
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1991
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,800
- Penalties on Record
- $100
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Repeat | 2 | 3 | $1,800 | $100 | Feb 7, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Repeat | 4 | 7 | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 1991 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 2 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Feb 7, 1991 | - | - |
Feb 23, 1990#104249966Feb 23, 1990Accident (A) · Complete scope, Health#104249966$70014 viol.14 violations$700 in penalties
Inspection #104249966
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 23, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- May 2, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 18, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Local government
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,770
- Penalties on Record
- $700
- Site Address
- 1005 Linden Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Incident Investigation Summaries
Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.
Employee exposed to carbon monoxide from truck exhaust
Violations
Violation list (6 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $480 | $150 | May 25, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A06 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | May 25, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $480 | $150 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jun 6, 1990 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $810 | $400 | May 25, 1990 | - | - |
Showing the 6 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.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
8 inspections, 1990 to 1998. 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.