FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.
BRUNSWICK INCUSTRIAL BLOCK, Dubuque, IA 52001 · NAICS 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Mar 4, 2019#343824520Mar 4, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#343824520$8822 viol.2 violations$882 in penalties
Inspection #343824520
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 4, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 4, 2019
- Final Order
- Apr 26, 2019
- Closed
- May 13, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 253
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,762
- Penalties on Record
- $882
- Site Address
- 501 Seipple Road, Dubuque, IA 52002
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 III | Other | 1 | 4 | $881 | $441 | - | Apr 26, 2019 | |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H03 IV | Other | 1 | 4 | $881 | $441 | - | Apr 26, 2019 |
Apr 16, 2018#343093308Apr 16, 2018Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343093308$7,9664 viol.4 violations$7,966 in penalties
Inspection #343093308
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2018
- Final Order
- Jun 11, 2018
- Closed
- Jun 21, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 258
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,966
- Penalties on Record
- $7,966
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson St, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 fingertip is amputated by hand tool
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $4,009 | $4,009 | Jul 10, 2018 | - | Jun 11, 2018 |
| 01001B | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2018 | - | Jun 11, 2018 |
| 01002 | 1910.303 Electrical - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100303 G01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $3,207 | $3,207 | - | Jun 11, 2018 | |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 2 | 6 | $750 | $750 | Jul 10, 2018 | - | Jun 11, 2018 |
Feb 22, 2011#315312397Feb 22, 2011Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#315312397$6,80012 viol.12 violations$6,800 in penalties
Inspection #315312397
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2011
- Closed
- Jun 1, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 349
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 12
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 7 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $14,625
- Penalties on Record
- $6,800
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 12 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 | Other | 13 | 7 | $1,875 | $900 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 A09 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | $900 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 I01 | Serious | 3 | 3 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | $700 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | May 4, 2011 | - | - |
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.
Oct 14, 2005#308261783Oct 14, 2005Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#308261783$03 viol.3 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #308261783
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 14, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 25, 2005
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 550
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B02 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2006 | - | - |
Aug 16, 2004#115090870Aug 16, 2004Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#115090870$1,0001 viol.1 violation$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #115090870
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 16, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 2004
- Closed
- Feb 7, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 680
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,625
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 | 1910.176 Handling Materials - General OSHA citation code: 19100176 B | Serious | 50 | 75 | $1,625 | $1,000 | Jan 15, 2005 | - | - |
Jan 6, 2004#306680554Jan 6, 2004Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#306680554$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #306680554
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 6, 2004
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 8, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 738
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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 finger is amputated between metal pieces
Jan 11, 1994#115057747Jan 11, 1994Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#115057747$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #115057747
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 11, 1994
- Closed
- Jan 21, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 870
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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.
Apr 10, 1991#104260708Apr 10, 1991Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#104260708$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104260708
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1991
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 11, 1991
- Closed
- Apr 22, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 133
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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.
Dec 4, 1990#104259296Dec 4, 1990Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#104259296$3601 viol.1 violation$360 in penalties
Inspection #104259296
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 4, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 6, 1990
- Contested
- Jan 18, 1991
- Final Order
- Aug 29, 1991
- Closed
- Aug 29, 1991
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 680
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $720
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture Manufacturing
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 (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 A03 II | Repeat | 1 | 1 | $720 | $360 | Jan 31, 1991 | Jan 18, 1991 | Aug 29, 1991 |
Mar 27, 1990#104248711Mar 27, 1990Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#104248711$08 viol.8 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #104248711
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 27, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 6, 1990
- Contested
- Jul 23, 1990
- Closed
- Jul 30, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 810
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 3400 Jackson Street, Dubuque, IA 52001
- Industry
- 337121 Upholstered Household Furniture 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.
Enforcement Outcome
Citation contest activity appears on Jul 23, 1990. Final orders are recorded through Aug 29, 1991. Penalty changes shown on this page reflect the latest amounts published in OSHA's enforcement data.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 5 | 5 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1990 | Jul 23, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 02002 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G07 I | Other | 1 | 6 | $0 | $0 | Oct 9, 1990 | Jul 23, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 02003A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1990 | Jul 23, 1990 | - |
| 02003B | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B02 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1991 | Jul 23, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 |
| 02003C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Jul 19, 1991 | Jul 23, 1990 | Aug 29, 1991 |
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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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.
13 inspections, 1983 to 2019. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Furniture and Related Product Manufacturing, 12,436 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: upholstered household furniture manufacturing reported 3.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.8%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source