KEOKUK STEEL CASTINGS CO.
X HAWKEYE PLANT & RIVER PLANT, Keokuk, IA 52632
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Inspection records
Apr 11, 2005#308258284Apr 11, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308258284$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #308258284
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 11, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- May 10, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 21, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Aug 14, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 14, 2005#308257401Feb 14, 2005Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Health#308257401$06 viol.6 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308257401
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 14, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 2005
- Closed
- May 3, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Industry
- 331511 Iron Foundries
Unprogrammed Related Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an unprogrammed related inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 I | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K03 II | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2005 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 25, 2005 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Feb 8, 2005#308257526Feb 8, 2005Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#308257526$2,0002 viol.2 violations$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #308257526
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,000
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
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.
Employee is injured when he amputated his finger
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 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 D04 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $2,000 | $2,000 | May 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 50 | $0 | $0 | May 13, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 8, 2005#308257351Feb 8, 2005FatalityAccident (A) · Partial scope, HealthFatality#308257351$34,9999 viol.9 violations$34,999 in penalties
Inspection #308257351
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2005
- Closed
- Aug 5, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 9 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $45,000
- Penalties on Record
- $34,999
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
One employee dies, one is burned when furnace explodes
Violations
Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 400 | $5,000 | $7,000 | May 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 880004 | Serious | 1 | 400 | $5,000 | $7,000 | May 13, 2005 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 A | Serious | 1 | 400 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Jul 6, 2005 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F01 | Serious | 1 | 400 | $5,000 | $3,500 | Jul 6, 2005 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $5,000 | $7,000 | May 13, 2005 | - | - |
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.
Jul 15, 2003#305715567Jul 15, 2003Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#305715567$1,0008 viol.8 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #305715567
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 15, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 15, 2003
- Closed
- Dec 18, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- Industry
- 331513 Steel Foundries (except Investment)
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.
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.
Employee's finger amputated when caught by crowbar and chain
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $975 | $400 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 N03 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C09 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $600 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C10 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 C11 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 2003 | - | - |
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.
Mar 20, 2002#304793086Mar 20, 2002Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#304793086$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #304793086
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2002
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 26, 2002
- Contested
- May 14, 2002
- Final Order
- Jul 11, 2003
- Closed
- Jan 9, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 370
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 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.
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.
Employee injured while operating hoist
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $1,000 | Aug 6, 2003 | May 14, 2002 | Jul 11, 2003 |
Dec 13, 1996#115080475Dec 13, 1996Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115080475$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115080475
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 13, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 20, 1996
- Closed
- Dec 20, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 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.
Jul 6, 1995#115076408Jul 6, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115076408$2,5003 viol.3 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #115076408
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1995
- Contested
- Aug 28, 1995
- Final Order
- Nov 8, 1995
- Closed
- Nov 16, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,875
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 III | Serious | 1 | 8 | $2,750 | $1,100 | Aug 14, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 8, 1995 |
| 01002 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVC | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,750 | $1,100 | Aug 14, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 8, 1995 |
| 01003 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G02 II | Other | 1 | 2 | $1,375 | $300 | Sep 26, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 | Nov 8, 1995 |
Jul 6, 1995#115074973Jul 6, 1995Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115074973$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115074973
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 6, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1995
- Closed
- Aug 7, 1995
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 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 8, 1994#115046476Jun 8, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115046476$1,3008 viol.8 violations$1,300 in penalties
Inspection #115046476
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 8, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 8, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 15, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 515
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,480
- Penalties on Record
- $1,300
- Site Address
- 240 Royal Road, Hawkeye Plant, Keokuk, IA 52632
- 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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 515 | $1,480 | $800 | Aug 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A03 I | Serious | 1 | 515 | $0 | $0 | Sep 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A04 | Serious | 1 | 515 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 II | Serious | 1 | 515 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001E | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A05 III | Serious | 1 | 515 | $0 | $0 | Aug 29, 1994 | - | - |
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.
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