PREFERRED TECHNICAL GROUP INC.
HIGHWAY 30, 600 SOUTH, COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725
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Inspection records
Feb 25, 1997#125391573Feb 25, 1997Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125391573$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #125391573
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1997
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 1997
- Closed
- Apr 21, 1997
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 785
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 | 400.402 | Other | 1 | 785 | $0 | $0 | Apr 13, 1997 | - | - |
Jul 22, 1996#125337022Jul 22, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#125337022$9002 viol.2 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #125337022
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 22, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 1996
- Closed
- Sep 20, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 6,720
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 | 3 | $1,300 | $900 | Aug 12, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $975 | $0 | Aug 12, 1996 | - | - |
May 23, 1995#123977712May 23, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#123977712$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #123977712
Dates
- Opened
- May 23, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- May 23, 1995
- Closed
- Jul 6, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 551
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 A02 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jun 24, 1995 | - | - |
Jan 10, 1995#124002288Jan 10, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124002288$3,1899 viol.9 violations$3,189 in penalties
Inspection #124002288
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 10, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 30, 1995
- Closed
- Oct 18, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 520
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,625
- Penalties on Record
- $3,189
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 (8 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E09 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,125 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $2,125 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,125 | $1,063 | Apr 24, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 III | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,125 | $1,063 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01004B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $2,125 | $1,063 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
| 01005B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G04 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | May 22, 1995 | - | - |
Showing the 8 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.
Apr 21, 1994#124045337Apr 21, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#124045337$7501 viol.1 violation$750 in penalties
Inspection #124045337
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 21, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 21, 1994
- Closed
- Jul 28, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,500
- Penalties on Record
- $750
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Serious | 1 | 6 | $1,500 | $750 | Jun 16, 1994 | - | - |
Apr 11, 1994#124065905Apr 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#124065905$8,7506 viol.6 violations$8,750 in penalties
Inspection #124065905
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 1994
- Contested
- May 31, 1994
- Final Order
- Jan 27, 1995
- Closed
- Mar 14, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 600
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $21,325
- Penalties on Record
- $8,750
- Site Address
- Highway 30, 600 South, Columbia City, IN 46725
- 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 (6 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 I | Other | 1 | 15 | $2,975 | $0 | May 20, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H | Repeat | 2 | 15 | $17,500 | $8,750 | Jun 12, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
| 03001 | 400.402 | Other | 3 | 600 | $0 | $0 | Jun 12, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
| 03002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 E | Other | 3 | 15 | $850 | $0 | May 28, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
| 03003A | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
| 03003B | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 20, 1994 | May 31, 1994 | Jan 27, 1995 |
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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.
6 inspections, 1994 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).
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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.