JOHN DEERE WATERLOO OPERATIONS
3500 E. DONALD STREET, WATERLOO, IA 50703
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Inspection records
Nov 20, 2023#347117491Nov 20, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347117491$12,0002 viol.2 violations$12,000 in penalties
Inspection #347117491
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 20, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 15, 2024
- Final Order
- May 23, 2024
- Closed
- Jun 19, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,677
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $15,191
- Penalties on Record
- $12,000
- Site Address
- 300 W Commercial Street, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A06 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $14,063 | $12,000 | May 21, 2024 | - | May 23, 2024 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,128 | $0 | May 21, 2024 | - | May 23, 2024 |
Nov 28, 2022#346536113Nov 28, 2022Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#346536113$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346536113
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2023
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,636
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 300 W Commercial St., Waterloo, IA 50701
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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.
May 1, 2018#343128880May 1, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343128880$4,9572 viol.2 violations$4,957 in penalties
Inspection #343128880
Dates
- Opened
- May 1, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- May 1, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 25, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 18, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,198
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,282
- Penalties on Record
- $4,957
- Site Address
- 1400 Westfield Ave, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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 falls from ladder and fractures back and wrist
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B13 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,632 | $4,632 | Jul 16, 2018 | - | Jun 25, 2018 |
| 02001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 B09 | Other | 1 | 3 | $650 | $325 | Jul 16, 2018 | - | Jun 25, 2018 |
Oct 7, 2009#313852071Oct 7, 2009Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#313852071$4,1258 viol.8 violations$4,125 in penalties
Inspection #313852071
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 7, 2009
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 7, 2009
- Closed
- Jan 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,225
- Penalties on Record
- $4,125
- Site Address
- 400 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 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 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Dec 29, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 3 | 7 | $2,125 | $1,000 | Dec 29, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 2009 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 2009 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 10 | 7 | $1,275 | $0 | Dec 29, 2009 | - | - |
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.
Mar 30, 2005#308258367Mar 30, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#308258367$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308258367
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 30, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 2005
- Closed
- Apr 25, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 900
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
Aug 12, 2002#304794522Aug 12, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#304794522$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #304794522
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 12, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 27, 2002
- Contested
- Oct 18, 2002
- Final Order
- Sep 25, 2003
- Closed
- Oct 8, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 4,000
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,875
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 400 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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.
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 amputates right thumb in machine
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,875 | $1,000 | Aug 15, 2003 | Oct 18, 2002 | Sep 25, 2003 |
Aug 28, 1997#300369568Aug 28, 1997Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#300369568$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300369568
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 28, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 28, 1997
- Closed
- Aug 28, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 974
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2000 Westfield Avenue, Foundry, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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.
Dec 4, 1996#115079725Dec 4, 1996FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#115079725$1,7881 viol.1 violation$1,788 in penalties
Inspection #115079725
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 10, 1997
- Contested
- Mar 17, 1997
- Final Order
- Oct 7, 1997
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 974
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,788
- Penalties on Record
- $1,788
- Site Address
- 2000 Westfield Avenue, Foundry, Waterloo, IA 50701
- 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 dies of burns after furnace explodes
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,788 | $1,788 | Apr 15, 1997 | Mar 17, 1997 | Oct 7, 1997 |
Jul 17, 1996#115080343Jul 17, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115080343$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115080343
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 17, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 8, 1996
- Closed
- Aug 8, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,450
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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 10, 1996#115081523Jul 10, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115081523$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115081523
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 10, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 17, 1996
- Closed
- Nov 4, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,466
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3500 E. Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703
- 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.
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.
10 inspections, 1996 to 2023. 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.
Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
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