BOWES INDUSTRIES INC
5902 E. 34TH ST., INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46218
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Inspection records
Mar 21, 2002#127397495Mar 21, 2002Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#127397495$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #127397495
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 21, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 21, 2002
- Closed
- Apr 1, 2002
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5902 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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.
Mar 29, 2000#127385938Mar 29, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#127385938$6752 viol.2 violations$675 in penalties
Inspection #127385938
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 29, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 29, 2000
- Closed
- Jul 16, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 73
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $675
- Penalties on Record
- $675
- Site Address
- 5902 E. 34th St., Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 35 | $675 | $675 | Aug 23, 2000 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Other | 1 | 73 | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 2000 | - | - |
Nov 4, 1996#125346247Nov 4, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125346247$10,6255 viol.5 violations$10,625 in penalties
Inspection #125346247
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 4, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 12, 1996
- Contested
- Mar 26, 1997
- Final Order
- Jun 20, 1997
- Closed
- Jul 31, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,500
- Penalties on Record
- $10,625
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 5 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 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $5,000 | $3,750 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 |
| 01002A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 |
| 01002B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 |
| 02001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $14,000 | $5,000 | Mar 18, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 |
| 02001B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 5, 1997 | Mar 26, 1997 | Jun 20, 1997 |
Sep 17, 1996#115037988Sep 17, 1996Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#115037988$1,1803 viol.3 violations$1,180 in penalties
Inspection #115037988
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 17, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 6, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 115
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,575
- Penalties on Record
- $1,180
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C03 VI | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,575 | $1,180 | Nov 19, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C04 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 F02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1996 | - | - |
Jul 28, 1994#124046566Jul 28, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124046566$1,8009 viol.9 violations$1,800 in penalties
Inspection #124046566
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 28, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 28, 1994
- Closed
- Nov 2, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $3,600
- Penalties on Record
- $1,800
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 1 | $900 | $450 | Sep 6, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Sep 20, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B02 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.253 Oxygen-Fuel Gas Welding and Cutting OSHA citation code: 19100253 B04 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 10, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Serious | 1 | 2 | $900 | $450 | Oct 27, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 1, 1993#124063785Oct 1, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#124063785$1,1204 viol.4 violations$1,120 in penalties
Inspection #124063785
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 4, 1993
- Closed
- Feb 21, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $1,920
- Penalties on Record
- $1,120
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,600 | $800 | Nov 27, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Nov 27, 1993 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10 | Repeat | 2 | 2 | $160 | $160 | Nov 27, 1993 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $160 | $160 | Nov 27, 1993 | - | - |
Sep 28, 1993#114988900Sep 28, 1993Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#114988900$14,10019 viol.19 violations$14,100 in penalties
Inspection #114988900
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 28, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1993
- Closed
- Jun 1, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 125
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 12 serious, 1 repeat, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $28,000
- Penalties on Record
- $14,100
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Feb 17, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,600 | $800 | Nov 5, 1993 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 G11 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1993 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Other | 1 | 6 | $1,200 | $0 | Nov 13, 1993 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,600 | $800 | Nov 8, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 19 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 13, 1993#124065517May 13, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124065517$6,42523 viol.23 violations$6,425 in penalties
Inspection #124065517
Dates
- Opened
- May 13, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 1993
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 13 serious, 10 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,675
- Penalties on Record
- $6,425
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 III | Serious | 1 | 10 | $2,500 | $1,875 | Aug 10, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 G07 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D03 II | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1993 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 I | Serious | 2 | 2 | $875 | $650 | Aug 27, 1993 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 26, 1992#107993891Mar 26, 1992Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#107993891$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #107993891
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 26, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 16, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- Not recorded
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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.
Dec 9, 1991#114975246Dec 9, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#114975246$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #114975246
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 9, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 9, 1991
- Closed
- Jan 15, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 5902 E 34th St, Indianapolis, IN 46218
- 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.
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.
10 inspections, 1991 to 2002. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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