Inspection 348017435 OPENED JAN 30, 2025Closed
3500 East Donald Street, Waterloo, IA 50703 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 1973, OSHA inspectors have visited Centro, Inc. in Iowa 16 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jan 30, 2025 on a referral, in Waterloo.
In all, OSHA issued 69 citation items: 27 serious, 1 repeat and 41 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $59,570; today they stand at $31,282, 47% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 12 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,500 penalty. Centro, Inc. averages $12,604 across 2 cited inspections.
Centro, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347774598 OPENED SEP 24, 2024Closed
1924 Comenitz Dr., Davenport, IA 52804 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $7,590 | $3,795 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,590 | $3,795 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $6,250 | $3,125 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $7,590 | $3,795 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $7,590 | $3,795 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $7,590 | $3,795 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 22, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 346028814 OPENED JUN 13, 2022Closed
One Centro Way, North Liberty, IA 52317 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $6,215 | $3,108 | Oct 17, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 17, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 343782348 OPENED JAN 15, 2019Closed
950 N Bend Dr, North Liberty, IA 52317 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313852121 OPENED OCT 12, 2009Closed
950 N. Bend Drive, North Liberty, IA 52317 · Industrial Mold Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 312240138 OPENED MAY 7, 2008Closed
950 N. Bend Drive, North Liberty, IA 52317 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 1, 2008: Employee amputates finger in press
On May 7, 2008, Employee #1 was operating a Manhattatten brand heavy drill press . Employee #1 was boring holes in a plastic bottle. Employee #1 had removed the plastic bottle from the holding fixture and noticed plastic shavings inside the rotobore cage. Employee #1 then stepped closer to the drill press. As he was rea ching inside the rotobore cage with his right hand, he activated the drill press by stepping on the foot pedal activator. His right index finger was caught by t he rotobore cutting teeth and partially amputated the finger. Employee #1 was ta ken to the University of Iowa Hospital by ambulance, where the doctors had to am putate the rest of the finger.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Jun 11, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 308260348 OPENED JUL 25, 2005Closed
950 N. Bend Drive, North Liberty, IA 52317 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 300368800 OPENED JUL 8, 1997Closed
950 N. Bend Drive, North Liberty, IA 52317 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $1,110 | $750 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1f 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1g 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1h 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(10) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1i 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1j 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(12) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1k 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1l 29 CFR 1910.146(k)(3)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(3)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,110 | $1,000 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.147(d) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,110 | $750 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.1027(d)(3)(ii) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4e 29 CFR 1910.1027(f)(2)(i) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4f 29 CFR 1910.1027(h) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4g 29 CFR 1910.1027(i)(1) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4i 29 CFR 1910.1027(l)(1)(ia) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4j 29 CFR 1910.1027(m)(1) · Cadmium |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1200003 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 26, 1997 | Closed |
8 older inspections
Inspection 115078511 OPENED NOV 29, 1995Closed
950 N. Bend Drive, North Liberty, IA 52317 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 104251954 OPENED MAR 19, 1990Closed
940 N Penn, North Liberty, IA 52317 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 104206842 OPENED APR 21, 1988Closed
Hwy. 6 & 109, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $180 | $180 | May 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $120 | $120 | May 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $180 | $180 | May 16, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 16, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 17136391 OPENED JAN 3, 1984Closed
Hwy 6 And 109, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(7) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $300 | $300 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(1) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 12, 1984 | Closed |
Inspection 17192683 OPENED JAN 3, 1984Closed
Highway 6 & 109, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1f 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(8) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1g 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(9) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1h 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1i 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(11) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 30, 1984 | Closed |
Inspection 17141623 OPENED NOV 13, 1979Closed
Rr1, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 17141425 OPENED SEP 19, 1979Closed
Rr1, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Repeat | $180 | $180 | Oct 2, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(e)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1979 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 2, 1979 | Closed |
Inspection 17243585 OPENED MAY 10, 1973Closed
Rural Route 1, Oxford, IA 52322 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(b) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 4, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jun 4, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Jun 4, 1973 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the North Liberty site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 377 workers: 1.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty site North Liberty · 2025 | 377 | 6 | 0 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Davenport site Davenport · 2025 | 100 | 6 | 1 | 5.9 | 2.6 |
| Waterloo site Waterloo · 2025 | 43 | 1 | 0 | 3.1 | 2.6 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.101 · Compressed gases (general requirements)
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
29 CFR 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(2)
(2) Initial determination. Each employer who has a workplace or work operation covered by this standard shall determine if any exployee may be exposed to lead at or above the action level.
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i)
(l) Employee information and training—(1) Training program. (i) Each employer who has a workplace in which there is a potential exposure to airborne lead at any level shall inform employees of the content of Appendices A and B of this regulation.
29 CFR 1910.1027 · Cadmium
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
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- Berry Plastics Corporation Bettendorf · 17 citations · $32,638
- Napco Bag & Film Waverly · 1 citation · $3,547
- Engineered Plastic Components Grinnell · 57 citations · $23,790
- Mauser Packaging Solutions Webster City · 11 citations · $70,636
- Highline-Warren Council Bluffs · 5 citations · $21,360
- Jackson Manufacturing Maquoketa · 1 citation · $1,000
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.