KERN INDUSTRIES
13000 E TEMPLE AVENUE, CITY OF INDUSTRY, CA 91749
Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology
Inspection records
Jul 29, 1997#125974261Jul 29, 1997Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#125974261$3,2857 viol.7 violations$3,285 in penalties
Inspection #125974261
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 29, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 8, 1997
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 35
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 7
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,285
- Penalties on Record
- $3,285
- Site Address
- 13000 E Temple Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91749
- 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 7 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2500.10 Pull at Joints and Terminals OSHA citation code: 25000010 A | Other | 3 | 3 | $135 | $135 | Nov 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 3 | $205 | $205 | Nov 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 4851 Arc Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 4851 G | Other | 1 | 1 | $205 | $205 | Nov 7, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Serious | 2 | 3 | $685 | $685 | Oct 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 03001 | 3578 Permissible Wheel Exposure for Periphery Grinding OSHA citation code: 3578 G | Serious | 1 | 3 | $685 | $685 | Oct 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 04001 | 4070 Guarding OSHA citation code: 4070 A | Serious | 1 | 4 | $685 | $685 | Oct 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 05001 | 4312 Belt Sanders (Class B) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $685 | $685 | Oct 15, 1997 | - | - |
Jan 27, 1993#119856011Jan 27, 1993Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#119856011$2,2501 viol.1 violation$2,250 in penalties
Inspection #119856011
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 27, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- May 18, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 7, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 81
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,250
- Penalties on Record
- $2,250
- Site Address
- 13000 Temple Blvd, City Of Industry, CA 91746
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3314 The Control of Hazardous Energy for the Cleaning, Repairing, Servicing, Setting-Up, and Adjusting Operations of Prime Movers, Machinery and Equipment, Including Lockout/Tagout OSHA citation code: 3314 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | $2,250 | Jan 27, 1993 | - | - |
Sep 11, 1992#119847234Sep 11, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#119847234$2,1252 viol.2 violations$2,125 in penalties
Inspection #119847234
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 16, 1992
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 93
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,125
- Site Address
- 13000 Temple Blvd, City Of Industry, CA 91746
- 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.
Employee's fingers amputated in edge bander machine
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 H01 | Other | 1 | 75 | $250 | $250 | Nov 15, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5096 Exposure Limits for Noise OSHA citation code: 5096 B | Serious | 1 | 75 | $1,875 | $1,875 | Nov 15, 1992 | - | - |
Jun 7, 1991#112068283Jun 7, 1991Accident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#112068283$2,0006 viol.6 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #112068283
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 7, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 8, 1991
- Closed
- Jul 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 114
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 13000 E. Temple Ave., City Of Industry, CA 91749
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3660 Rated Capacity OSHA citation code: 3660 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 475 Location of Storage Containers and Regulating Equipment OSHA citation code: 475 D01 | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 480 Pipes and Fittings for All Liquid Lines and for Vapor Lines Where the Pressure Exceeds 20 PSI OSHA citation code: 480 C01 E | Other | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Jun 28, 1991 | - | - |
Nov 4, 1988#106407893Nov 4, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#106407893$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #106407893
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 4, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 13000 East Temple Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91749
- 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.
Jun 27, 1988#106410962Jun 27, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#106410962$8408 viol.8 violations$840 in penalties
Inspection #106410962
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 29, 1988
- Closed
- Nov 22, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 120
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $840
- Penalties on Record
- $840
- Site Address
- 13000 E. Temple Avenue, City Of Industry, CA 91744
- 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 (8 of 8 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 A03 II | Serious | 2 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Aug 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.243 Guarding of Portable Powered Tools OSHA citation code: 19100243 C03 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $280 | $280 | Aug 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 3, 1988 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Other | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 8, 1988 | - | - |
| 02004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
| 02005 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 4 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Aug 22, 1988 | - | - |
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About these records
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OSHA may publish multiple citation rows in the same inspection with the same standard and penalty fields. Separate rows can still differ in OSHA metadata such as citation identifier, recorded instance count, exposed workers, or gravity value. Contest and Final Order columns show citation-level dates from OSHA's enforcement record. A dash means OSHA's record does not currently show that activity for the citation.
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.
6 inspections, 1988 to 1997. 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.