VERMEER MANUFACTURING COMPANY
2411 HIGHWAY 102, PELLA, IA 50219
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Inspection records
Mar 4, 1997#115082208Mar 4, 1997Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#115082208$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115082208
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 1997
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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.
Jan 21, 1997#115083644Jan 21, 1997FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#115083644$23,00010 viol.10 violations$23,000 in penalties
Inspection #115083644
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 21, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 5, 1997
- Contested
- Mar 5, 1997
- Final Order
- Jan 7, 1998
- Closed
- Mar 22, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,300
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 10 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $57,000
- Penalties on Record
- $23,000
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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.
Explosion - flammable vapors ignited by electric arc
Violations
Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 50 | 50 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Apr 15, 1997 | Mar 5, 1997 | Jan 7, 1998 |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G03 | Serious | 2 | 8 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 5, 1997 | Jan 7, 1998 |
| 01004A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G05 | Serious | 6 | 50 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 5, 1997 | Jan 7, 1998 |
| 01004B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G05 | Serious | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 5, 1997 | Jan 7, 1998 |
| 01005 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 I05 | Serious | 4 | 4 | $2,750 | $1,000 | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 5, 1997 | Jan 7, 1998 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Apr 23, 1996#115079675Apr 23, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115079675$3001 viol.1 violation$300 in penalties
Inspection #115079675
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 23, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- May 9, 1996
- Contested
- Jun 10, 1996
- Final Order
- Feb 17, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 7, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $750
- Penalties on Record
- $300
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $750 | $300 | Feb 17, 1997 | Jun 10, 1996 | Feb 17, 1997 |
Mar 10, 1992#115044026Mar 10, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#115044026$6,00015 viol.15 violations$6,000 in penalties
Inspection #115044026
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 10, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- May 26, 1992
- Contested
- Jul 20, 1992
- Final Order
- Mar 22, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 15 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $36,000
- Penalties on Record
- $6,000
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02 | Serious | 5 | 48 | $4,500 | $1,500 | Jul 1, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 22, 1993 |
| 01002B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A01 | Serious | 5 | 48 | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 22, 1993 |
| 01002C | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 C01 III | Serious | 5 | 48 | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 1993 | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 22, 1993 |
| 01003A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $4,500 | $642 | Aug 13, 1992 | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 22, 1993 |
| 01003B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 13, 1992 | Jul 20, 1992 | Mar 22, 1993 |
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.
Jun 14, 1988#104216395Jun 14, 1988Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#104216395$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104216395
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1988
- Closed
- Jun 14, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 900
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 fingertip amputated between chain and sprocket
Oct 28, 1987#104205901Oct 28, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#104205901$9803 viol.3 violations$980 in penalties
Inspection #104205901
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 8, 1987
- Closed
- Dec 31, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $980
- Penalties on Record
- $980
- Site Address
- 2411 Highway 102, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $280 | $280 | Dec 20, 1987 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 2 | 10 | $350 | $350 | Dec 20, 1987 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.252 Welding, Cutting, and Brazing - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 A02 IVC | Serious | 1 | 10 | $350 | $350 | Dec 20, 1987 | - | - |
Jun 3, 1986#101928646Jun 3, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#101928646$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101928646
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 3, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1986
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 725
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- East Sharon Road, Plant #1, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 finger amputated in hydraulic cylinder lever
May 20, 1986#101922276May 20, 1986Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#101922276$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101922276
Dates
- Opened
- May 20, 1986
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 1986
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 725
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- East Sharon Road, Plant #1, Pella, IA 50219
- 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.
Fingertip amputated in punch press
Nov 5, 1985#14759815Nov 5, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#14759815$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14759815
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 5, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 11, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 10, 1986
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- New Sharon Road, Pella, IA 50219
- 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.
Sep 11, 1985#2663730Sep 11, 1985FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#2663730$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2663730
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 11, 1985
- Closed
- Sep 11, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 685
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Sharon Rd.,p.o. Box 200, Pella, IA 50219
- 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 head crushed in welding jig/positioner
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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.
30 inspections, 1985 to 2025. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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