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BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AGRICULTURAL TIRE DIV.
$504,750
penalties
134
viol.
39
insp.

BRIDGESTONE/FIRESTONE AGRICULTURAL TIRE DIV.

2ND & HOFFMAN, DES MOINES, IA 50313

Inspections
39
Nov 1987 to Mar 2013 · 22 safety, 17 health
Violations
134
across 39 inspections
Penalties on record
$504,750
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 67Willful 0Repeat 16Other 51

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Inspection records

Feb 11, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115088718$00 viol.

Inspection #115088718

Dates

Opened
Feb 11, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Feb 16, 1998
Closed
Feb 16, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Oct 14, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#300369360$00 viol.

Inspection #300369360

Dates

Opened
Oct 14, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Nov 10, 1997
Closed
Nov 10, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,790
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Mar 4, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115084808$00 viol.

Inspection #115084808

Dates

Opened
Mar 4, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Mar 12, 1997
Closed
Mar 12, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,750
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Mar 4, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115084790$00 viol.

Inspection #115084790

Dates

Opened
Mar 4, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Mar 12, 1997
Closed
Mar 12, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,750
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

Jul 29, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115081218$4501 viol.

Inspection #115081218

Dates

Opened
Jul 29, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Aug 15, 1996
Closed
Nov 5, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,550
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,100
Penalties on Record
$450
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I
Serious12$1,100$450Aug 26, 1996--
Jul 29, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115079907$02 viol.

Inspection #115079907

Dates

Opened
Jul 29, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Aug 15, 1996
Closed
Oct 30, 1996

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,550
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Other131$0$0Aug 29, 1996--
01002120.4
OSHA citation code: 1200004 1
Other131$0$0Aug 29, 1996--
Mar 7, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115079667$7,2502 viol.

Inspection #115079667

Dates

Opened
Mar 7, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Apr 1, 1996
Contested
May 21, 1996
Final Order
Feb 17, 1997
Closed
Mar 3, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$26,100
Penalties on Record
$7,250
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

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.

Mar 3, 1996

Two employees injured when curing press explodes

Injury: Bruise/Contusion/Abrasion, Burn/Scald (Heat)Body part: Chest, HeadSource: Boiler/Pressure VesselEvent: Struck By, Struck Against2 injury lines on this record

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C02 II
Serious12$1,100$750Jan 18, 1997May 21, 1996Feb 17, 1997
020011910.333
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA citation code: 19100333 A
Repeat1-$25,000$6,500Jan 18, 1997May 21, 1996Feb 17, 1997
Oct 25, 1995Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#115077729$50,00022 viol.

Inspection #115077729

Dates

Opened
Oct 25, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Dec 18, 1995
Contested
Jan 24, 1996
Final Order
Feb 12, 1997
Closed
Nov 25, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
22
Violation Types
8 serious, 10 repeat, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$123,775
Penalties on Record
$50,000
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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 22 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 I
Serious124$1,375$2,940Jan 9, 1996Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
010021910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 C08 II
Serious160$2,750$2,940Jan 9, 1996Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
010031910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D03
Serious184$2,750$2,940Feb 21, 1996Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
01004A1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 I
Serious184$2,750$2,940Jan 9, 1996Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
01004B1910.146
Permit-Required Confined Spaces
OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 II
Serious184$0$0Jan 9, 1996Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 22 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 25, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115077653$5,0004 viol.

Inspection #115077653

Dates

Opened
Oct 25, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Dec 18, 1995
Contested
Jan 24, 1996
Final Order
Feb 12, 1997
Closed
Mar 10, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
1,600
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
3 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$22,000
Penalties on Record
$5,000
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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
0100140002
OSHA citation code: 40002 1
Repeat12$4,000$1,000Feb 18, 1997Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
0100240004
OSHA citation code: 40004 1
Repeat11$15,000$2,500Feb 18, 1997Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
0100340004
OSHA citation code: 40004 2
Repeat11$2,000$1,000Feb 18, 1997Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
0200140002
OSHA citation code: 40002 20A
Other11$1,000$500Feb 18, 1997Jan 24, 1996Feb 12, 1997
Feb 24, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115073181$00 viol.

Inspection #115073181

Dates

Opened
Feb 24, 1995
Closing Conference Date
Feb 27, 1995
Closed
Mar 6, 1995

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
950
Related Activity
3 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
2nd & Hoffman, Des Moines, IA 50313
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.

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.

HospitalizationFeb 24, 1995

Employee fractures arm caught in calender windup

Injury: FractureBody part: Upper ArmSource: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between
AmputationHospitalizationFeb 24, 1995

Employee's toe amputated in tire curing press

Injury: AmputationBody part: Foot/AnkleSource: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between
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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.

Standards cited

1910.147Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)16 citations · $190,250
1910.146Permit-Required Confined Spaces11 citations · $131,700
1910.305Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment10 citations · $23,350

Industry comparison

BLS 2024 survey: tire manufacturing (except retreading) reported 3.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 4.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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