BRIDGESTONE AMERICAS TIRE OPERATIONS
4600 NW 2ND, DES MOINES, IA 50313 · NAICS 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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Inspection records
Dec 12, 2023#347159105Dec 12, 2023Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#347159105$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347159105
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 12, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 20, 2024
- Closed
- Apr 9, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,150
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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.
Jan 24, 2023#346455132Jan 24, 2023Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#346455132$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #346455132
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 2023
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 17, 2023
- Closed
- May 5, 2023
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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.
Jul 7, 2022#346073828Jul 7, 2022Unprogrammed Related (G) · Partial scope, Safety#346073828$2,0001 viol.1 violation$2,000 in penalties
Inspection #346073828
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 7, 2022
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 7, 2022
- Contested
- Jan 4, 2023
- Final Order
- Feb 12, 2024
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $10,360
- Penalties on Record
- $2,000
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd St., Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C08 V | Other | 1 | 22 | $10,360 | $2,000 | Mar 12, 2024 | Jan 4, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
Apr 13, 2021#345248785Apr 13, 2021Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#345248785$8,0511 viol.1 violation$8,051 in penalties
Inspection #345248785
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 13, 2021
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 13, 2021
- Final Order
- Jun 24, 2021
- Closed
- Jul 7, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $8,051
- Penalties on Record
- $8,051
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 fractures leg when struck by tipping reel
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2021) | Serious | 1 | 4 | $8,051 | $8,051 | - | Jun 24, 2021 |
May 11, 2020#344747647May 11, 2020FatalityFatality/Catastrophe (M) · Partial scope, SafetyFatality#344747647$13,2601 viol.1 violation$13,260 in penalties
Inspection #344747647
Dates
- Opened
- May 11, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- May 11, 2020
- Contested
- Aug 11, 2020
- Final Order
- Oct 30, 2020
- Closed
- Nov 17, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $13,260
- Penalties on Record
- $13,260
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
Fatality/Catastrophe Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a fatality/catastrophe inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data.
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 killed from electric shock
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 A | Other | 1 | 2 | $13,260 | $13,260 | Dec 15, 2020 | Aug 11, 2020 | Oct 30, 2020 |
Dec 23, 2019#344526769Dec 23, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#344526769$26,5203 viol.3 violations$26,520 in penalties
Inspection #344526769
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 23, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 8, 2020
- Final Order
- Mar 23, 2020
- Closed
- Apr 9, 2020
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,250
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $19,890
- Penalties on Record
- $26,520
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 fractures arm when caught between conveyor and roll
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $6,630 | $8,840 | - | Mar 23, 2020 | |
| 01003 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 B02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $6,630 | $8,840 | Apr 16, 2020 | - | Mar 23, 2020 |
| 01004 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C04 II | Other | 1 | 5 | $6,630 | $8,840 | Apr 16, 2020 | - | Mar 23, 2020 |
Mar 19, 2019#343859997Mar 19, 2019Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#343859997$18,4782 viol.2 violations$18,478 in penalties
Inspection #343859997
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 19, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 2019
- Final Order
- May 13, 2019
- Closed
- Jul 2, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $18,478
- Penalties on Record
- $18,478
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 sustains multiple fractures to hand when caught by
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) | Other | 1 | 5 | $9,239 | $9,239 | May 22, 2019 | - | May 13, 2019 |
| 01002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Other | 1 | 5 | $9,239 | $9,239 | May 22, 2019 | - | May 13, 2019 |
Jun 20, 2018#343245882Jun 20, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343245882$64,6701 viol.1 violation$64,670 in penalties
Inspection #343245882
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 20, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 20, 2018
- Contested
- Aug 15, 2018
- Final Order
- Aug 22, 2018
- Closed
- Sep 4, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint, 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $64,670
- Penalties on Record
- $64,670
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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.
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 catches arm in machine while making adjustments and
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) | Serious | 1 | 2 | $64,670 | $64,670 | Sep 1, 2019 | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 22, 2018 |
Jun 24, 2016#341586030Jun 24, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341586030$200,0009 viol.9 violations$200,000 in penalties
Inspection #341586030
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 24, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 28, 2016
- Contested
- Oct 25, 2016
- Final Order
- Sep 26, 2017
- Closed
- Oct 20, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,400
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 9
- Violation Types
- 8 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $202,000
- Penalties on Record
- $200,000
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 (5 of 9 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 88.4 OSHA citation code: 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2015) | Serious | 2 | 8 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| 01003 | 1910.307 Electrical - Hazardous (Classified) Locations OSHA citation code: 19100307 C | Serious | 1 | 8 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| 02001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 2 | 8 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| 02002A | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D01 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $70,000 | $70,000 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
| 02002B | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | Nov 18, 2016 | Oct 25, 2016 | Sep 26, 2017 |
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.
Sep 4, 2015#340905785Sep 4, 2015Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#340905785$1,4254 viol.4 violations$1,425 in penalties
Inspection #340905785
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 4, 2015
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 25, 2015
- Final Order
- Apr 20, 2016
- Closed
- Feb 17, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 1,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,250
- Penalties on Record
- $1,425
- Site Address
- 4600 Nw 2nd St, Des Moines, IA 50313
- Industry
- 326211 Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading)
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 G02 VII N | Other | 1 | 42 | $1,700 | $0 | Apr 30, 2016 | - | Apr 20, 2016 |
| 01001B | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 H02 I C | Other | 1 | 42 | $0 | $0 | Apr 30, 2016 | - | Apr 20, 2016 |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H01 | Other | 4 | 42 | $1,700 | $1,000 | Apr 30, 2016 | - | Apr 20, 2016 |
| 02001 | 1904.29 Forms OSHA citation code: 19040029 B01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $850 | $425 | Apr 30, 2016 | - | Apr 20, 2016 |
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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.
12 inspections, 2014 to 2023. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing, 13,022 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: tire manufacturing (except retreading) reported 3.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 4.0%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source