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Ferche Millwork Inc: OSHA inspections and violations

Rice, Minnesota · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · NAICS 321918

14inspections
49citation items
$27,648current penalties
Aug 12, 2025last inspection

OSHA has inspected Ferche Millwork Inc 14 times in Minnesota since 1985.

The latest one began on Aug 12, 2025 as a planned inspection, in Rice.

Those inspections ended with 49 citation items: 24 serious and 25 other-than-serious.

Penalties were first proposed at $54,821 and now stand at $27,648, 50% lower after settlements or reviews.

Woodworking machinery comes up most often in these citations: 5 items under 1910.213.

How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Ferche Millwork Inc averages $5,662 (4 cited inspections).

1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.

Ferche Millwork Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Ferche Millwork Inc: OSHA citation items per year, 1985 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348436429 OPENED AUG 12, 2025Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 111 employees at the site · Closed Mar 12, 2026

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$16,550$8,275Nov 26, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$16,550$8,275Nov 26, 2025Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.213(n)(1) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$8,000$4,000Nov 26, 2025Final

Inspection 346728975 OPENED MAY 23, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 103 employees at the site · Closed Aug 17, 2023

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$800$560Jul 7, 2023Final

Inspection 346734437 OPENED MAY 23, 2023Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 103 employees at the site · Closed Jul 25, 2023

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$1,200$840Jul 7, 2023Final

Inspection 345869689 OPENED MAR 31, 2022Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed May 3, 2022

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.304(g)(5) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Serious$1,000$700Apr 20, 2022Final

Inspection 314292855 OPENED MAR 4, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 78 employees at the site · Closed Aug 31, 2011

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$0$0Mar 16, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$600$98Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Serious$600$98Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$600$98Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.213(n)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$800$130Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Serious$600$98Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$600$98Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 1, item 8 Serious$800$130Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 16, 2010Closed

Inspection 314293150 OPENED MAR 4, 2010Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 78 employees at the site · Closed Aug 31, 2011

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$800$130Mar 16, 2010Final
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 16, 2010Closed

Inspection 310361555 OPENED AUG 16, 2006Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 160 employees at the site · Closed Sep 14, 2006

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · Other Millwork (including Flooring) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Serious$1,000$700Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(2) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$1,000$700Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(3) · Woodworking machinery
 Serious$0$0Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$750$525Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$250$175Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
 Other-than-serious$500$350Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods
 Other-than-serious$250$175Aug 31, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$250$175Aug 31, 2006Closed

Inspection 120396999 OPENED JAN 22, 1997Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 172 employees at the site · Closed Jan 22, 1997

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

6 older inspections

Inspection 107772782 OPENED DEC 6, 1989Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Jul 9, 1990

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(2) · Formaldehyde
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 3, 1990Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1) · Formaldehyde
 Other-than-serious$0$0May 3, 1990Closed

Inspection 107766875 OPENED APR 20, 1989Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 100 employees at the site · Closed Feb 2, 1990

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Serious$444$444Jun 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 5 Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 1989Closed

Inspection 107754277 OPENED MAR 29, 1989Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Apr 17, 1989

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 107821753 OPENED JAN 25, 1989Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 150 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1989

400 Division Street, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
 Serious$208$208Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Serious$247$247Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed
Citation 2, item 6
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 17, 1989Closed

Inspection 2871234 OPENED APR 4, 1985Closed

Accident · Partial · Safety · 98 employees at the site · Closed May 6, 1985

Old Hwy 10, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Incident on Apr 2, 1985 (fatal): Employee killed when welding torch ignites fumes in drum

Employee #1 was using an oxyacetylene torch to cut the top of a 55 gallon drum t hat had contained lacquer. The fumes exploded and the drum hit the employee in t he head, fracturing his skull and causing brain damage, of which the employee di ed immediately. The employer stated that Employee #1 had been told to use a hamm er and chisel. He had already used the torch to cut the tops off four other drum s.

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(d)(3)(i) · Welding fire safety
 Serious$357$357Apr 19, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.252(d)(2)(xiii) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Apr 19, 1985Closed

Inspection 2871044 OPENED FEB 26, 1985Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 97 employees at the site · Closed Apr 22, 1985

Old Hwy 10, Rice, MN 56367 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
 Serious$65$65Mar 13, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(vc)(1) · Grounding and circuit protection
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1985Closed
Citation 2, item 5
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
 Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 1985Closed

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 Rice site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 107 workers: 7.8 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 38 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Ferche - MN
Rice · 2025
107 857.84.6

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1820.6530

29 CFR 1910.1048 · Formaldehyde

29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(2)

(2) Initial monitoring. The employer shall identify all employees who may be exposed at or above the action level or at or above the STEL and accurately determine the exposure of each employee so identified.

29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1)

(n) Employee information and training—(1) Participation. The employer shall assure that all employees who are assigned to workplaces where there is exposure to formaldehyde participate in a training program, except that where the employer can show, using objective data, that employees are not exposed to formaldehyde at or above 0.1 ppm, the employer is not required to provide training.

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i)

(4) Energy control procedure. (i) Procedures shall be developed, documented and utilized for the control of potentially hazardous energy when employees are engaged in the activities covered by this section.

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.213 · Woodworking machinery

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

29 CFR 5205.116

29 CFR 5205.675

29 CFR 5205.890

29 CFR 5206.1100

29 CFR 5206.700

29 CFR 5210.630

Other other millwork (including flooring) employers in Minnesota

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