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WELLS ALUMINUM
$39,420
penalties
85
viol.
21
insp.

WELLS ALUMINUM

201 S HENRY ST, NORTH LIBERTY, IN 46554

Inspections
21
Apr 1977 to May 1999 · 13 safety, 8 health
Violations
85
across 21 inspections
Penalties on record
$39,420
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 44Willful 0Repeat 0Other 41

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Inspection records

May 13, 1999Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#124011263$00 viol.

Inspection #124011263

Dates

Opened
May 13, 1999
Closing Conference Date
May 13, 1999
Closed
Jun 11, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
25

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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.

Dec 11, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125397000$00 viol.

Inspection #125397000

Dates

Opened
Dec 11, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Dec 11, 1998
Closed
Dec 22, 1998

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
239
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
400 S. Main Street, North Liberty, IN 46554
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.

Jun 2, 1998Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125396630$1,9251 viol.

Inspection #125396630

Dates

Opened
Jun 2, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Jun 11, 1998
Closed
Apr 29, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
220
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 serious
Initial Penalties
$1,925
Penalties on Record
$1,925
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01
Serious13$1,925$1,925Jul 25, 1998--
May 20, 1998Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#124011016$20,80012 viol.

Inspection #124011016

Dates

Opened
May 20, 1998
Closing Conference Date
Jun 16, 1998
Closed
May 20, 1999

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
18
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
12
Violation Types
11 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$20,800
Penalties on Record
$20,800
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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.

AmputationMay 7, 1998

Employee's fingers amputated when caught in power press

Injury: AmputationBody part: Finger(s)Source: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (5 of 12 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious15$2,800$2,800Aug 23, 1998--
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious15$0$0Aug 23, 1998--
010021910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B06 I
Serious11$2,800$2,800Aug 10, 1998--
010031910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 B07 VIII
Serious110$2,800$2,800Aug 23, 1998--
010041910.217
Mechanical Power Presses
OSHA citation code: 19100217 C01 I
Serious110$4,000$4,000Aug 10, 1998--

Showing the 5 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.

Nov 20, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125383455$03 viol.

Inspection #125383455

Dates

Opened
Nov 20, 1997
Closing Conference Date
Jun 3, 1998
Closed
Feb 25, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
210
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
400 S. Main Street, North Liberty, IN 46554
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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V
Other11$0$0Sep 21, 1998--
01002A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Other15$0$0Sep 21, 1998--
01002B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Other15$0$0Sep 21, 1998--
Dec 17, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125376376$2,9768 viol.

Inspection #125376376

Dates

Opened
Dec 17, 1996
Closing Conference Date
May 19, 1997
Closed
Aug 20, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
25
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,950
Penalties on Record
$2,976
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02
Serious11$2,975$1,488Jul 11, 1997--
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A01
Serious11$0$0Jul 14, 1997--
01001C1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious11$0$0Jul 14, 1997--
01002A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I
Serious15$2,975$1,488Jun 21, 1997--
01002B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious15$0$0Jul 14, 1997--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 28, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#125376996$1,8757 viol.

Inspection #125376996

Dates

Opened
Aug 28, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Sep 4, 1996
Closed
Feb 17, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
216
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
3 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,875
Penalties on Record
$1,875
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Serious28$1,125$1,125Nov 29, 1996--
01001B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III
Serious16$0$0Dec 20, 1996--
01001C1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 IV
Serious16$0$0Dec 20, 1996--
02001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06
Other13$750$750Dec 28, 1996--
02001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 II
Other13$0$0Dec 25, 1996--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 19, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#124061284$9,88429 viol.

Inspection #124061284

Dates

Opened
Apr 19, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Apr 21, 1994
Closed
Sep 13, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
187

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
29
Violation Types
12 serious, 17 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$14,350
Penalties on Record
$9,884
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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 29 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010012200080101Serious18$3,500$1,750Jul 18, 1994--
01002A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious110$1,750$1,312Jun 19, 1994--
01002B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious110$0$0Jun 19, 1994--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious110$1,050$787Jun 6, 1994--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious12$1,400$1,050Jun 19, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 29 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 1, 1992Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#114960255$02 viol.

Inspection #114960255

Dates

Opened
Jul 1, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Jul 1, 1992
Closed
Aug 20, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
162
Related Activity
2 complaints

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II
Other11$0$0Aug 4, 1992--
010021910.253
Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting
OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 IV
Other11$0$0Aug 4, 1992--
Apr 22, 1992Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#115033573$00 viol.

Inspection #115033573

Dates

Opened
Apr 22, 1992
Closing Conference Date
Apr 22, 1992
Closed
Apr 22, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
130

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
201 S Henry St, North Liberty, IN 46554
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.

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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.

Standards cited

1910.217Mechanical Power Presses14 citations · $21,411
1910.1200Hazard Communication9 citations · $3,018
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)6 citations · $2,187

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