QUAKER OATS CO
418 2ND ST NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Inspection records
Mar 27, 1995#115071755Mar 27, 1995Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#115071755$27,50067 viol.67 violations$27,500 in penalties
Inspection #115071755
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 1995
- Closed
- Apr 27, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 67
- Violation Types
- 55 serious, 1 repeat, 11 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $69,175
- Penalties on Record
- $27,500
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St. N.e., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- 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 67 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,100 | $450 | Jul 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,375 | $550 | Sep 5, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $450 | Jul 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 1 | 18 | $1,100 | $450 | Oct 5, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 67 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 16, 1993#115054934Aug 16, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115054934$5,5007 viol.7 violations$5,500 in penalties
Inspection #115054934
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 1, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 14, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,475
- Penalties on Record
- $5,500
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St. N.e., Cedar Rapids, IA 52401
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $2,125 | $1,800 | Sep 23, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $1,275 | $500 | Nov 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 120.3 OSHA citation code: 1200003 1 A | Serious | 1 | 999 | $1,275 | $400 | Nov 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 120.3 OSHA citation code: 1200003 1 B | Serious | 1 | 999 | $1,275 | $400 | Nov 15, 1993 | - | - |
| 01006 | 120.4 OSHA citation code: 1200004 1 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,275 | $400 | Nov 15, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Sep 30, 1987#104201736Sep 30, 1987Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#104201736$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #104201736
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 30, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 1, 1987
- Contested
- Nov 5, 1987
- Final Order
- Jan 4, 1989
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St. N.e., Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 19, 1987 | Nov 5, 1987 | Jan 4, 1989 |
Aug 26, 1987#104199492Aug 26, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104199492$1,82015 viol.15 violations$1,820 in penalties
Inspection #104199492
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 1987
- Contested
- Sep 29, 1987
- Final Order
- Apr 4, 1989
- Closed
- Sep 7, 1989
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,337
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,000
- Penalties on Record
- $1,820
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St. N.e., Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $320 | $160 | Oct 5, 1987 | Sep 29, 1987 | Apr 4, 1989 |
| 01003 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 G11 | Other | 1 | 3 | $320 | $0 | Oct 20, 1987 | Sep 29, 1987 | Apr 4, 1989 |
| 01005 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $240 | $100 | Oct 5, 1987 | Sep 29, 1987 | Apr 4, 1989 |
| 01006 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $240 | $120 | Sep 21, 1987 | Sep 29, 1987 | Apr 4, 1989 |
| 01007 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 H02 V | Serious | 1 | 1 | $240 | $100 | Sep 21, 1987 | Sep 29, 1987 | Apr 4, 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.
Feb 16, 1984#14756506Feb 16, 1984Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#14756506$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #14756506
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 1, 1984
- Closed
- Oct 15, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Sep 8, 1984 | - | - |
Feb 16, 1984#465062Feb 16, 1984Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#465062$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #465062
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 16, 1984
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 1984
- Closed
- Feb 16, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 418 2nd Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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.
Dec 20, 1983#17136375Dec 20, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17136375$60014 viol.14 violations$600 in penalties
Inspection #17136375
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 30, 1984
- Contested
- Mar 9, 1984
- Final Order
- May 19, 1986
- Closed
- May 20, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 9 serious, 1 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,850
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 418 2 St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $100 | Mar 12, 1984 | Mar 9, 1984 | May 19, 1986 |
| 01002A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | - | $420 | $100 | Jan 1, 1987 | Mar 9, 1984 | May 19, 1986 |
| 01002B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 12, 1984 | Mar 9, 1984 | May 19, 1986 |
| 01003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E03 IVB | Serious | 1 | - | $280 | $100 | Mar 12, 1984 | Mar 9, 1984 | May 19, 1986 |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 4 | - | $490 | $100 | Feb 16, 1984 | Mar 9, 1984 | May 19, 1986 |
Showing the 5 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.
May 27, 1982#17174509May 27, 1982Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#17174509$8506 viol.6 violations$850 in penalties
Inspection #17174509
Dates
- Opened
- May 27, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 15, 1982
- Contested
- Dec 15, 1982
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,160
- Penalties on Record
- $850
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 8 | - | $810 | $400 | Dec 31, 1982 | Dec 15, 1982 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 13 | - | $720 | $450 | Dec 18, 1982 | Dec 15, 1982 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 10 | - | $630 | $0 | Dec 18, 1982 | Dec 15, 1982 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 12 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1983 | Dec 15, 1982 | - |
| 02002A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 II | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1983 | Dec 15, 1982 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 19, 1982#17150251Mar 19, 1982Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#17150251$3003 viol.3 violations$300 in penalties
Inspection #17150251
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 23, 1982
- Contested
- Apr 15, 1982
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,350
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | - | $420 | $150 | May 3, 1982 | Apr 15, 1982 | - |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I | Serious | 1 | - | $420 | $150 | May 3, 1982 | Apr 15, 1982 | - |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 3, 1982 | Apr 15, 1982 | - |
Aug 11, 1981#17134941Aug 11, 1981Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#17134941$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #17134941
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 11, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 12, 1981
- Contested
- Sep 15, 1981
- Closed
- Jan 27, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $640
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 418 2nd St Ne, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
- 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 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Other | 7 | - | $640 | $0 | Sep 30, 1981 | Sep 15, 1981 | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: breakfast cereal manufacturing reported 2.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 10.6%; NAICS 31123 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source