WESTENDORF MANUFACTURING CO., INC.
HIGHWAY 175 WEST, ONAWA, IA 51040
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Inspection records
Jul 8, 2020#344832902Jul 8, 2020Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344832902$9,2824 viol.4 violations$9,282 in penalties
Inspection #344832902
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 8, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 2020
- Final Order
- Nov 23, 2020
- Closed
- Dec 17, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,564
- Penalties on Record
- $9,282
- Site Address
- 1900 Iowa Ave N, Onawa, IA 51040
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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.
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 is injured when struck by product falling from hois
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2019) | Other | 1 | 4 | $9,282 | $0 | Dec 16, 2020 | - | Nov 23, 2020 |
| 01002A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $9,282 | $9,282 | Dec 16, 2020 | - | Nov 23, 2020 |
| 01002B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 2020 | - | Nov 23, 2020 |
| 01002C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 2020 | - | Nov 23, 2020 |
Mar 27, 2020#344714423Mar 27, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#344714423$3,8362 viol.2 violations$3,836 in penalties
Inspection #344714423
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 7, 2020
- Final Order
- Oct 5, 2020
- Closed
- Oct 6, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,671
- Penalties on Record
- $3,836
- Site Address
- 1900 Iowa Ave N, Onawa, IA 51040
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Other | 2 | 10 | $4,262 | $2,131 | - | Oct 5, 2020 | |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $3,409 | $1,705 | - | Oct 5, 2020 |
Oct 26, 2010#315062711Oct 26, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315062711$2,2767 viol.7 violations$2,276 in penalties
Inspection #315062711
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 26, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 29, 2010
- Closed
- Mar 30, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 6 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,550
- Penalties on Record
- $2,276
- Site Address
- Highway 175 West, Onawa, IA 51040
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E04 | Serious | 1 | 14 | $700 | $350 | Feb 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 64 | $525 | $263 | Feb 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q01 | Serious | 3 | 74 | $700 | $350 | Jan 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 17 | $875 | $438 | Feb 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 E01 | Serious | 1 | 47 | $700 | $350 | Jan 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $700 | $350 | Jan 14, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I05 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $350 | $175 | Mar 4, 2011 | - | - |
Dec 17, 1991#115060220Dec 17, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#115060220$4,00015 viol.15 violations$4,000 in penalties
Inspection #115060220
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 17, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 6, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 23, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,800
- Penalties on Record
- $4,000
- Site Address
- Highway 175 West, Onawa, IA 51040
- 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 (7 of 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 3 | 30 | $4,000 | $2,400 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C01 III | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 D | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Jun 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001G | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 3 | 30 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Dec 3, 1991#115046542Dec 3, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115046542$7,5008 viol.8 violations$7,500 in penalties
Inspection #115046542
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 3, 1991
- Closed
- Feb 19, 1993
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
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,500
- Penalties on Record
- $7,500
- Site Address
- Highway 175 West, Onawa, IA 51040
- 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 (7 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 100 | $1,250 | $700 | Jan 17, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.145 Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03 | Other | 2 | 20 | $1,250 | $500 | Jan 31, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $1,350 | Feb 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Feb 28, 1992 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,250 | $700 | Jan 31, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 7 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.
Nov 10, 1987#104207352Nov 10, 1987Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#104207352$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104207352
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1987
- Closed
- Nov 10, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 175 West, Onawa, IA 51040
- 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.
Aug 21, 1985#14766869Aug 21, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#14766869$07 viol.7 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14766869
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 28, 1985
- Closed
- Dec 4, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 40
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1 Mile West On Highway 175, Onawa, IA 51040
- 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 (7 of 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 40004 OSHA citation code: 40004 2 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B06 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002E | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B09 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002F | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 25, 1985 | - | - |
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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.
7 inspections, 1985 to 2020. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: farm machinery and equipment manufacturing reported 4.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source