CHEROKEE MANUFACTURING
501 E. RICHMOND ST, SOUTH ST PAUL, MN 55075
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Inspection records
Apr 16, 2013#317078053Apr 16, 2013Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#317078053$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #317078053
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Not recorded
- Closed
- Apr 23, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 500 Malden St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- Industry
- 331222 Steel Wire Drawing
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 16, 2010#315149286Dec 16, 2010Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315149286$1,3004 viol.4 violations$1,300 in penalties
Inspection #315149286
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 2010
- Closed
- Feb 22, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,300
- Penalties on Record
- $1,300
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- Industry
- 331222 Steel Wire Drawing
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 (4 of 4 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 | $600 | $600 | Feb 22, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jan 2, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5205.890 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $300 | Jan 22, 2011 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 A03 | Other | 1 | 2 | $100 | $100 | Jan 22, 2011 | - | - |
Sep 14, 2006#310516307Sep 14, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#310516307$1,4003 viol.3 violations$1,400 in penalties
Inspection #310516307
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 14, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 14, 2006
- Closed
- Dec 4, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 50
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,400
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $600 | $600 | Dec 2, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 2, 2006 | - | - |
| 02001 | 5205011601 | Serious | 1 | 20 | $800 | $800 | Oct 22, 2006 | - | - |
Feb 13, 2003#306282666Feb 13, 2003Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#306282666$1,0505 viol.5 violations$1,050 in penalties
Inspection #306282666
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 18, 2003
- Closed
- Dec 13, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 45
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,050
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- Industry
- 332618 Other Fabricated Wire Product 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $300 | $210 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $300 | $210 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 1 | $400 | $280 | Mar 30, 2003 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5205011601 | Serious | 1 | 12 | $400 | $280 | Mar 16, 2003 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $100 | $70 | Mar 10, 2003 | - | - |
Jul 20, 2000#303478465Jul 20, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#303478465$701 viol.1 violation$70 in penalties
Inspection #303478465
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 20, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 20, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 3, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $100
- Penalties on Record
- $70
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 E01 I | Other | 2 | 2 | $100 | $70 | Sep 8, 2000 | - | - |
Aug 24, 1994#120455704Aug 24, 1994Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#120455704$2001 viol.1 violation$200 in penalties
Inspection #120455704
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 24, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 24, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 31, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $200
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 500 Malden St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $200 | $200 | Jan 30, 1995 | - | - |
Jun 14, 1994#120379730Jun 14, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#120379730$8503 viol.3 violations$850 in penalties
Inspection #120379730
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 14, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 14, 1994
- Contested
- Sep 20, 1994
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,530
- Penalties on Record
- $850
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Sep 20, 1994. Final orders are recorded through Dec 31, 1994. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.255 Resistance Welding OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04 | Repeat | 3 | 1 | $1,530 | $850 | Sep 23, 1994 | Sep 20, 1994 | Dec 31, 1994 |
| 02001 | 5205014001 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 1994 | - | - |
Oct 5, 1992#120432612Oct 5, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#120432612$5102 viol.2 violations$510 in penalties
Inspection #120432612
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 5, 1992
- Closed
- Mar 5, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 20
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $510
- Penalties on Record
- $510
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.255 Resistance Welding OSHA citation code: 19100255 B04 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $357 | $357 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $153 | $153 | Nov 27, 1992 | - | - |
Jan 22, 1992#111669925Jan 22, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#111669925$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #111669925
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 22, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 22, 1992
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 16
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 A | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 2, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 6, 1992 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 B02 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Feb 10, 1992 | - | - |
Aug 19, 1991#111681243Aug 19, 1991Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#111681243$1944 viol.4 violations$194 in penalties
Inspection #111681243
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 19, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 3, 1991
- Closed
- Oct 8, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 28
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $194
- Penalties on Record
- $194
- Site Address
- 501 E. Richmond St, South St Paul, MN 55075
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5205011601 | Other | 1 | 12 | $194 | $194 | Nov 18, 1991 | - | - |
| 01002 | 5205011602 | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1991 | - | - |
| 01003 | 5206070001 | Other | 1 | 28 | $0 | $0 | Oct 14, 1991 | - | - |
| 01004 | 5210063001 | Other | 1 | 28 | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 1991 | - | - |
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
A company page groups inspections with the same normalized employer name, city and state; it is not a legal-entity identifier (how pages are grouped).
This page displays public OSHA enforcement data. Status text follows the DOL inspection record first and may include citation-level context when the inspection feed and citation records are out of sync. Penalty amounts shown reflect the latest penalty amounts on record in the DOL database and may differ from initial assessments or final amounts. This is not an official OSHA resource.
OSHA's public enforcement data does not publish a "guilty" or "not guilty" field for inspections. The closest outcome fields available are the citation counts, penalty amounts, contest dates, final-order dates, and the inspection close date shown on this page. How to interpret these status fields. How initial and current penalties are recorded.
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.
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.
10 inspections, 1991 to 2013. 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.