PIERCE LUMBER INC.
EAST 13TH ST, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
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Inspection records
Sep 26, 2024#347802001Sep 26, 2024Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#347802001$12,7265 viol.5 violations$12,726 in penalties
Inspection #347802001
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 26, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2025
- Final Order
- Feb 17, 2025
- Closed
- Feb 24, 2025
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 30
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,448
- Penalties on Record
- $12,726
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- Industry
- 333243 Sawmill, Woodworking, and Paper Machinery Manufacturing
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 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $5,357 | $2,679 | - | Feb 17, 2025 | |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,697 | $3,349 | - | Feb 17, 2025 | |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,697 | $3,349 | - | Feb 17, 2025 | |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 3 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Feb 17, 2025 | |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,697 | $3,349 | - | Feb 17, 2025 |
Aug 26, 2013#317291391Aug 26, 2013Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#317291391$1,2503 viol.3 violations$1,250 in penalties
Inspection #317291391
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 26, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 26, 2013
- Closed
- Nov 14, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 39
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $1,250
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- Industry
- 321912 Cut Stock, Resawing Lumber, and Planing
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $750 | $375 | Oct 31, 2013 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F03 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,750 | $875 | Nov 22, 2013 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 2013 | - | - |
Aug 3, 2007#310087507Aug 3, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#310087507$3,1005 viol.5 violations$3,100 in penalties
Inspection #310087507
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 2007
- Closed
- Jan 17, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 55
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,400
- Penalties on Record
- $3,100
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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 toes amputated when caught by conveyor
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.144 Safety Color Code for Marking Physical Hazards OSHA citation code: 19100144 A01 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,200 | $100 | Jan 18, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 3 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jan 18, 2008 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C04 IV | Serious | 2 | 4 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jan 18, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 E | Other | 1 | 1 | $600 | $0 | Jan 18, 2008 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L04 I | Other | 4 | 4 | $600 | $0 | Jan 18, 2008 | - | - |
Apr 4, 2006#308265198Apr 4, 2006Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#308265198$2,5001 viol.1 violation$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #308265198
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 12, 2006
- Closed
- May 15, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 58
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- Industry
- 321113 Sawmills
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 is amputated by chain and sprocket
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 C18 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,500 | $2,500 | May 10, 2006 | - | - |
Mar 20, 2001#115093585Mar 20, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115093585$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115093585
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2001
- Closed
- Apr 18, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 46
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- 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.
Aug 25, 1992#115052441Aug 25, 1992Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#115052441$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #115052441
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 25, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 28, 1992
- Closed
- Jan 5, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- 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 B01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 1, 1994 | - | - |
Aug 5, 1992#104245287Aug 5, 1992Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#104245287$3,00015 viol.15 violations$3,000 in penalties
Inspection #104245287
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 5, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 1992
- Closed
- Oct 28, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 27
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 15
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,750
- Penalties on Record
- $3,000
- Site Address
- 1629 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- 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 15 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 120.5 OSHA citation code: 1200005 2 | Serious | 1 | 27 | $1,750 | $725 | Sep 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,250 | $525 | Sep 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $2,500 | $1,225 | Sep 7, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 11, 1992 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 15 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jan 16, 1985#14772677Jan 16, 1985Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#14772677$2101 viol.1 violation$210 in penalties
Inspection #14772677
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 16, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 1985
- Contested
- Feb 11, 1985
- Final Order
- Nov 20, 1985
- Closed
- Nov 18, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 24
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $420
- Penalties on Record
- $210
- Site Address
- East 13th Street, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 E02 IIIB | Serious | 2 | 1 | $420 | $210 | Feb 9, 1985 | Feb 11, 1985 | Nov 20, 1985 |
May 15, 1980#17170507May 15, 1980Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#17170507$25010 viol.10 violations$250 in penalties
Inspection #17170507
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1980
- Contested
- Jun 15, 1980
- Closed
- Mar 31, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 14
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 10
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $540
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- East 13th St, Belle Plaine, IA 52208
- 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 10 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 | 1 | - | $120 | $50 | Jul 23, 1980 | Jun 15, 1980 | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $90 | $50 | Jul 13, 1980 | Jun 15, 1980 | - |
| 01003 | 1910.265 Sawmills OSHA citation code: 19100265 E01 V | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $50 | Jul 13, 1980 | Jun 15, 1980 | - |
| 01004A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $120 | $50 | Jul 13, 1980 | Jun 15, 1980 | - |
| 01004B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 C03 | Serious | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 1980 | Jun 15, 1980 | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
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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.
9 inspections, 1980 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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