CHARLES INC
600 N 10TH, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
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Inspection records
Jul 12, 2011#315787127Jul 12, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#315787127$3504 viol.4 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #315787127
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 12, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 18, 2011
- Closed
- Sep 8, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- 600 N 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | 60 | $700 | $350 | Sep 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G01 | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 II | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 III | Other | 1 | 60 | $0 | $0 | Sep 1, 2011 | - | - |
Jan 16, 2002#304790249Jan 16, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#304790249$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #304790249
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 7, 2002
- Closed
- Mar 29, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 109
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,925
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 600 N 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- 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's finger amputated in machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,925 | $1,000 | Feb 28, 2002 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Other | 1 | 109 | $0 | $0 | Apr 11, 2002 | - | - |
Jul 9, 1996#115080830Jul 9, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#115080830$1,4004 viol.4 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #115080830
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 9, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 10, 1996
- Closed
- Oct 10, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 125
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,888
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 600 N 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
- 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's fingers injured when cutter kicks back
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 C01 | Serious | 1 | 125 | $770 | $400 | Aug 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 125 | $770 | $400 | Aug 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 I | Serious | 1 | 125 | $770 | $400 | Aug 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 G02 | Serious | 1 | 125 | $578 | $200 | Sep 30, 1996 | - | - |
Apr 1, 1986#101923993Apr 1, 1986Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101923993$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101923993
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 1, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 1, 1986
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 169
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 518 North 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 30001 | Other | 1 | 69 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1986 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G10 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1986 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 F | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 1986 | - | - |
Oct 12, 1983#17160029Oct 12, 1983Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17160029$2103 viol.3 violations$210 in penalties
Inspection #17160029
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 12, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 12, 1983
- Closed
- Nov 30, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 161
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $350
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- 600 N 10th St, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | - | $350 | $210 | Nov 18, 1983 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 1983 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 30, 1983 | - | - |
Sep 16, 1980#17153461Sep 16, 1980Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17153461$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #17153461
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 16, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 16, 1980
- Closed
- Sep 16, 1980
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 245
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 600 N 10th, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- 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.
May 15, 1974#17257841May 15, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#17257841$3309 viol.9 violations$330 in penalties
Inspection #17257841
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- May 15, 1974
- Closed
- Jul 26, 1974
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 232
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $330
- Penalties on Record
- $330
- Site Address
- 600 North 10th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 I | Other | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jun 20, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Other | 2 | - | $80 | $80 | Jul 26, 1974 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 L02 | Other | 1 | - | $40 | $40 | Jul 26, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 7 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 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
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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, 1974 to 2011. 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).
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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: upholstered household furniture manufacturing reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source