LIBERTY INC
451 HWY. 9, WATERVILLE, KS 66548
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Inspection records
Apr 20, 2006#309884492Apr 20, 2006Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#309884492$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309884492
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 20, 2006
- Closed
- Apr 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 57
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 451 Hwy. 9, Waterville, KS 66548
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 10, 2003#306172743Dec 10, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#306172743$3,32913 viol.13 violations$3,329 in penalties
Inspection #306172743
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 2003
- Closed
- Apr 5, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 62
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,650
- Penalties on Record
- $3,329
- Site Address
- 451 Hwy. 9, Waterville, KS 66548
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 8 | 0.0271 - 0.1513 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 8 | 2.6013412 - 14.514187 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 8 | 0.144715 - 1.1381241 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 8 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 8 | 0.1309 - 2.3544491 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 2 | $700 | $350 | Apr 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 D02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 4 | 40 | $700 | $350 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I01 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $875 | $438 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 I05 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.151 Medical Services and First Aid OSHA citation code: 19100151 C | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,225 | $613 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $525 | $263 | Feb 18, 2004 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 10, 2003#306172735Dec 10, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306172735$1,8387 viol.7 violations$1,838 in penalties
Inspection #306172735
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 10, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 12, 2003
- Closed
- Feb 19, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,675
- Penalties on Record
- $1,838
- Site Address
- 451 Hwy. 9, Waterville, KS 66548
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 21 | $700 | $350 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 2 | 19 | $875 | $438 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 I | Serious | 1 | 19 | $700 | $350 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $700 | $350 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 A03 | Serious | 1 | 19 | $700 | $350 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 2 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L06 | Other | 1 | 19 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 2004 | - | - |
Aug 9, 1994#115998064Aug 9, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#115998064$1,3429 viol.9 violations$1,342 in penalties
Inspection #115998064
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 3, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,975
- Penalties on Record
- $1,342
- Site Address
- 451 Hwy. 9, Waterville, KS 66548
- 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 (9 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 2 | 2 | $525 | $237 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $237 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $700 | $315 | Dec 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $525 | $237 | Oct 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $350 | $158 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 I01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $350 | $158 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 9, 1994 | - | - |
Aug 9, 1994#115997496Aug 9, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115997496$1,12513 viol.13 violations$1,125 in penalties
Inspection #115997496
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 10, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 7, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 13
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,125
- Site Address
- 451 Hwy. 9, Waterville, KS 66548
- 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 (10 of 13 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D04 IV | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,250 | $562 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $1,250 | $563 | Nov 15, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 15, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002D | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Nov 4, 1994 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 55 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1904.5 Determination of Work-Relatedness OSHA citation code: 19040005 C | Other | 1 | 55 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 I | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 II | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.20 Access to Employee Exposure and Medical Records OSHA citation code: 19100020 G01 III | Other | 1 | 40 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 13 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).
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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
Chemical exposure sampling
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