Fort Wayne, Indiana · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · NAICS 333131
Since 1982, OSHA inspectors have visited Deister Machine Co in Indiana 17 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Feb 20, 2025 after a complaint, in Fort Wayne.
In all, OSHA issued 71 citation items: 24 serious, 1 repeat and 46 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $39,750; today they stand at $28,460, 28% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.303 (electrical equipment, general requirements), 11 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Deister Machine Co averages $4,250 across 3 cited inspections.
Deister Machine Co also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2001 East Pontiac Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.179(l)(3)(iii)(d) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $1,950 | $1,950 | May 19, 2025 | Final |
903 Glasgow St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2008 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $6,300 | $6,300 | Jan 21, 2022 | Final |
2001 East Poniac Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2008 E Pontiac St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Mar 20, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $2,250 | $0 | Mar 20, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Mar 20, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.40(a) · Giving injury records to OSHA |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 2017 | Final |
2001 E. Pontiac St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(2) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $1,200 | $500 | Jul 30, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Repeat | $2,400 | $900 | Jul 30, 2003 | Closed |
1933 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · Mining Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $675 | $675 | Feb 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 5, 2003 | Closed |
901 Glasgow St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,125 | Jul 27, 2001 | Closed |
2001 E. Pontiac St., Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(k)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $1,100 | $1,100 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(a)(6) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $3,500 | $3,500 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.179(n)(4)(i) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.213(h)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,100 | $1,100 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(g)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(5)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 21, 2001 | Closed |
1622 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46895 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1622 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46895 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(ia) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 9, 2000 | Closed |
1622 E. Berry St., Fort Wayne, IN 46895 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1933 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,375 | $685 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,100 | $550 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.253(a)(3) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.304(e)(1)(iv) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 1994 | Closed |
1933 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Jul 18, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 4000302 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.107(c)(6) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 18, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(1)(v) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.184(d) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(ixc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.252(e)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 19 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 20 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 21 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 22 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(4)(l) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 23 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 24 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 11, 1988 | Closed |
1933 E Wayne St, Ft Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1933 E Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1933 East Wayne St, Fort Wayne, IN 46803 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Jul 26, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 26, 1982 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Fort Wayne site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 143 workers: 3.1 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 7 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deister Machine Company - Pontiac Fort Wayne · 2025 | 143 | 5 | 2 | 3.1 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Company - Wayne Fort Wayne · 2025 | 134 | 3 | 1 | 2.3 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Company - Glasgow Fort Wayne · 2025 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Company - Grant Fort Wayne · 2025 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 6.9 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Company - Berry Fort Wayne · 2025 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 11.9 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Company Fort Wayne · 2024 | 351 | 22 | 6 | 6.5 | 2.7 |
| Deister Machine Co Fort Wayne · 2022 | 320 | 20 | 9 | 7.6 | 2.7 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
(a) Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i)
(c) Exposure control—(1) Exposure Control Plan. (i) Each employer having an employee(s) with occupational exposure as defined by paragraph (b) of this section shall establish a written Exposure Control Plan designed to eliminate or minimize employee exposure.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd)
(iv) Handling liquids at point of final use. (a) Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall be kept in covered containers when not actually in use.
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.