KOO'S MANUFACTURING INC
2741 SEMINOLE AVE, SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
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Sep 9, 2010#313382863Sep 9, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313382863$7452 viol.2 violations$745 in penalties
Inspection #313382863
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 3, 2011
- Closed
- Mar 9, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 750
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $745
- Penalties on Record
- $745
- Site Address
- 2741 Seminole Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
- Industry
- 315224
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $185 | $185 | Mar 12, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 F | Other | 1 | - | $560 | $560 | Mar 12, 2011 | - | - |
Aug 1, 1996#119776771Aug 1, 1996Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#119776771$2,3256 viol.6 violations$2,325 in penalties
Inspection #119776771
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 950
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,325
- Penalties on Record
- $2,325
- Site Address
- 2741 Seminole Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 461 Permits to Operate OSHA citation code: 461 A | Other | 1 | 5 | $425 | $425 | Jan 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 3999 Conveyors OSHA citation code: 3999 D | Other | 1 | 5 | $210 | $210 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5097 Hearing Conservation Program OSHA citation code: 5097 A | Other | 1 | 7 | $210 | $210 | Jan 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 F | Other | 1 | 5 | $210 | $210 | Jan 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3301 Use of Compressed Air or Gases OSHA citation code: 3301 D | Other | 2 | 5 | $210 | $210 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5144 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 5144 E 3 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $1,060 | $1,060 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 1, 1996#119776805Jul 1, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Health#119776805$5,8453 viol.3 violations$5,845 in penalties
Inspection #119776805
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 23, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 800
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,845
- Penalties on Record
- $5,845
- Site Address
- 2741 Seminole Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 342 Reporting Work-Connected Fatalities and Serious Injuries OSHA citation code: 342 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $210 | $210 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5141 Control of Harmful Exposure to Employees OSHA citation code: 5141 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $635 | $635 | Jan 25, 1997 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3383 Body Protection OSHA citation code: 3383 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Jan 9, 1997 | - | - |
Feb 1, 1996#119831139Feb 1, 1996Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#119831139$1,5006 viol.6 violations$1,500 in penalties
Inspection #119831139
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 1996
- Closed
- May 3, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 650
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,750
- Penalties on Record
- $1,500
- Site Address
- 2741 Seminole Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2340.16 Work Space About Electric Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400016 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $150 | Mar 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2340.22 Identification of Equipment OSHA citation code: 23400022 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $150 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 2340.23 Openings (Repealed) | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $150 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3363 Water Supply OSHA citation code: 3363 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $150 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3577 Protection Devices OSHA citation code: 3577 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $375 | $150 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 4475 Commercial Sewing Machines OSHA citation code: 4475 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $750 | Feb 29, 1996 | - | - |
Oct 30, 1995#119874949Oct 30, 1995Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#119874949$5,54512 viol.12 violations$5,545 in penalties
Inspection #119874949
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 30, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 15, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 13, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 2 referrals
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,520
- Penalties on Record
- $5,545
- Site Address
- 2741 Seminole Ave, South Gate, CA 90280
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (10 of 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 2500.9 Splices OSHA citation code: 25000009 A | Other | 4 | 4 | $280 | $185 | Apr 13, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 2500.8 Uses Not Permitted OSHA citation code: 25000008 A | Other | 10 | 4 | $280 | $185 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 3203 Injury and Illness Prevention Program OSHA citation code: 3203 A | Other | 1 | 600 | $280 | $185 | Dec 1, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 3273 Working Area OSHA citation code: 3273 A | Other | 2 | 4 | $280 | $185 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01005 | 3337 Dock Plates and Loading Ramps OSHA citation code: 3337 B | Other | 2 | 4 | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01006 | 3664 Operating Rules OSHA citation code: 3664 A | Other | 1 | 4 | $185 | $185 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 01007 | 5194 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 5194 E01 | Other | 1 | 50 | $280 | $185 | Apr 24, 1996 | - | - |
| 02001 | 3225 Maintenance and Access to Exits OSHA citation code: 3225 A | Serious | 1 | - | $1,250 | $1,250 | Apr 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 03001 | 4216 Rivet Setting Equipment OSHA citation code: 4216 A | Serious | 10 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Apr 3, 1996 | - | - |
| 04001 | 4475 Commercial Sewing Machines OSHA citation code: 4475 A | Serious | 40 | 40 | $2,500 | $375 | Apr 3, 1996 | - | - |
Showing the 10 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 12 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
About these records
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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.
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