UNVERFERTH MANUFACTURING CO.
27612 TEMPLE AVENUE, SHELL ROCK, IA 50670
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Inspection records
Jan 9, 2019#343702692Jan 9, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343702692$9,4222 viol.2 violations$9,422 in penalties
Inspection #343702692
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 9, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 9, 2019
- Final Order
- Mar 19, 2019
- Closed
- Mar 20, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $9,422
- Penalties on Record
- $9,422
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Ave, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 thumb is caught in chain while welding part, late
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E02 II | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,711 | $4,711 | Mar 7, 2019 | - | Mar 19, 2019 |
| 01002 | 1910.184 Slings OSHA citation code: 19100184 E03 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $4,711 | $4,711 | Mar 7, 2019 | - | Mar 19, 2019 |
Feb 19, 2018#342964665Feb 19, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342964665$32,51416 viol.16 violations$32,514 in penalties
Inspection #342964665
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 21, 2018
- Final Order
- Apr 27, 2018
- Closed
- Jun 19, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 225
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 16 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $32,514
- Penalties on Record
- $32,514
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Ave, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 falls from tractor tire, suffers several fractures
Violations
Violation list (5 of 16 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 B15 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $4,454 | $4,454 | - | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| 01001B | 1910.67 Vehicle-Mounted Elevating and Rotating Work Platforms OSHA citation code: 19100067 C02 V | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2018 | - | Apr 27, 2018 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,454 | $4,454 | - | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| 01002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Apr 27, 2018 | |
| 01003A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 5 | 4 | $4,454 | $4,454 | - | Apr 27, 2018 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 11, 2014#317635142Mar 11, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#317635142$8131 viol.1 violation$813 in penalties
Inspection #317635142
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 12, 2014
- Closed
- May 21, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 442
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $813
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Ave, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment 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 (1 of 1 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 | 1 | $1,625 | $813 | May 29, 2014 | - | - |
May 17, 2011#315654509May 17, 2011Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#315654509$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #315654509
Dates
- Opened
- May 17, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- May 17, 2011
- Closed
- May 18, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 236210 Industrial Building Construction
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.
Apr 20, 2011#315547422Apr 20, 2011Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#315547422$8,44019 viol.19 violations$8,440 in penalties
Inspection #315547422
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 20, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 25, 2011
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 384
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 19
- Violation Types
- 17 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $16,875
- Penalties on Record
- $8,440
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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 19 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II | Serious | 1 | 22 | $1,500 | $750 | Jul 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 E09 | Serious | 1 | 22 | $0 | $0 | Jul 6, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 | Serious | 1 | 15 | $1,125 | $563 | Sep 9, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Serious | 1 | 164 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002C | 1910.137 Electrical Protective Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100137 B02 VIII | Serious | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Sep 9, 2011 | - | - |
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.
Jan 11, 2007#310084207Jan 11, 2007Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#310084207$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #310084207
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 2007
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 17, 2007
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 239
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- Industry
- 333111 Farm Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing
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.
Oct 3, 1995#115074965Oct 3, 1995Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#115074965$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115074965
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 3, 1995
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 20, 1995
- Closed
- Jan 24, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 170
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 D02 | Other | 1 | 170 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1996 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.132 Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100132 F04 | Other | 1 | 170 | $0 | $0 | Jan 22, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 1995 | - | - |
Jun 25, 1990#104255484Jun 25, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#104255484$02 viol.2 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104255484
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 25, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 25, 1990
- Closed
- Aug 13, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 60
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B05 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jul 13, 1990 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Aug 4, 1990 | - | - |
Sep 19, 1989#104242219Sep 19, 1989Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104242219$42012 viol.12 violations$420 in penalties
Inspection #104242219
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 19, 1989
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 3, 1989
- Contested
- Dec 14, 1989
- Final Order
- Feb 15, 1990
- Closed
- Jun 25, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 53
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $600
- Penalties on Record
- $420
- Site Address
- 27612 Temple Avenue, Shell Rock, IA 50670
- 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 12 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $350 | $245 | Jan 30, 1990 | Dec 14, 1989 | Feb 15, 1990 |
| 01001B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1990 | Dec 14, 1989 | Feb 15, 1990 |
| 01001C | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 D01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1990 | Dec 14, 1989 | Feb 15, 1990 |
| 01001D | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1990 | Dec 14, 1989 | Feb 15, 1990 |
| 01001E | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 K01 | Serious | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1990 | Dec 14, 1989 | Feb 15, 1990 |
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.
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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.
9 inspections, 1989 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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