OSHA has inspected Grain Processing Corporation 23 times in Iowa since 1972.
The latest one began on Oct 21, 2025 on a referral, in Muscatine.
Those inspections ended with 148 citation items: 83 serious and 65 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $248,463 and now stand at $140,366, 44% lower after settlements or reviews.
Ladders in general industry comes up most often in these citations: 15 items under 1910.23.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,872, and Grain Processing Corporation averages $7,936 (3 cited inspections).
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Grain Processing Corporation also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1600 Oregon St., Muscatine, IA 52761 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch 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 |
Other-than-serious | $10,641 | $10,641 | Apr 10, 2026 | Final |
1600 Oregon St., Muscatine, IA 52761 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1600 Oregon St., Muscatine, IA 52761 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $7,315 | $7,315 | Feb 1, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(1)(v) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 1, 2022 | Final |
1600 Oregon St., Muscatine, IA 52761 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 25, 2021: Employee suffers foot burn while shoveling corn germ
At 9:00 a.m. on October 25, 2021, an employee was shoveling hot wet mill corn germ that was dumped into an alleyway following an upset processing condition. Employees had to manually shovel the germ to prevent a backup into the discharge conveyor. The employee had a medical condition that prevented him from feeling the heat. The employee was hospitalized to treat a third degree burn on his right foot.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $5,852 | $5,852 | Dec 20, 2021 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(3)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 20, 2021 | Final |
1600 Oregon St., Muscatine, IA 52761 · Marine Cargo Handling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1)(ii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iv)(c) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1917.111(d) · Maintenance and load limits |
Serious | $2,550 | $0 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1917.122(d) · Employee exits |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 9, 2013 | Final |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 880004 |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $938 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 880004 |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $0 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(1)(ii) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,875 | $1,200 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $600 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 2012 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · Wet Corn Milling and Starch 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 |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Nov 2, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,875 | Nov 2, 2010 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jul 9, 2010: Employee amputates finger in moving part on forklift
At approximately 1:13 p.m. on July 9, 2010, Employee #1 was loading a bag of sta rch on a Nissan 40 forklift via a push-pull b style attachment. To load the bag properly, he stood at the front of the attachment and attempted to straighten th e slip sheet, which was located under the starch bag. A coworker was standing ne xt to the controls and accidentally struck the control, which caused the clampin g mechanism on the push-pull attachment to move down. The attachment struck and amputated the right little finger of Employee #1. Emergency medical personnel we re summoned and transported him to a medical center where he received treatment and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(ii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Aug 12, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(ig) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 12, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $1,700 | $850 | Aug 12, 2010 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,275 | $0 | Dec 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $2,125 | $0 | Dec 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,125 | $2,000 | Dec 4, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,275 | $1,000 | Dec 4, 2008 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · All Other Basic Organic Chemical Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · Ethyl Alcohol Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.119(l)(1) · Process safety management |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Jun 20, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $1,000 | $500 | Jun 20, 2006 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · Flour Milling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 3, 2005: Employee suffers amputation working on rail car
Employee # 1 and a coworker were moving rail cars to the scale for weighing. Emp loyee # 1 climbed onto the ladder of the first car to ride to the weighing scale and set the brake. As Employee # 1 stepped onto the ladder rung with his right foot, his foot slipped through the rung. Employee #1 tried to push himself away from the ladder but the ladder rung hit his right leg, pushing his body so his l eft foot was pushed under the rail car wheel. Employee #1's left foot went strai ght under the wheel causing crushing injuries to left foot and ankle. Employee # 1's left foot was surgically amputated half way between the knee and ankle. Empl oyee #1 was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,500 | Feb 16, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l)(2)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $750 | $0 | Feb 16, 2006 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $700 | $700 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(11) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(12) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(3) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2f 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(7) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2g 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2h 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(10) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2i 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(11) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2j 29 CFR 1910.146(f)(13) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2k 29 CFR 1910.146(j)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(2)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $900 | $900 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 17, 1999 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3d 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.1045(o)(1)(ii) · Acrylonitrile |
Other-than-serious | $5,000 | $1,000 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.1045(o)(1)(ii)(0)(a) · Acrylonitrile |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.1045(o)(1)(ii)(0)(c) · Acrylonitrile |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1045(p)(3)(ii) · Acrylonitrile |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1200003 20A |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1200003 20C |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1200004 10B |
Other-than-serious | $2,500 | $500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $12,500 | $1,500 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $17,500 | $2,000 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(8) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.141(d)(2)(ii) · Sanitation |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1992 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Aug 29, 1991: Employee's fingertip amputated in shear
Employee #1 put a piece of metal into a shear and reached forward to position th e piece. He stepped on the pedal and the hold-down on the machine amputated his fingertip. Employee #1 required hospitalization.
Incident on Aug 29, 1991 (fatal): Electric shock - direct contact with energized parts
A maintenance electrician was sent to troubleshoot a problem with an exhaust fan . He went to a switch room and locked out the disconnecting means for an exhaust fan. He thought he had deenergized the correct fan, but he had the exhaust fan number wrong. Thus, the 480-volt motor he was working on was energized, and he w as electrocuted when he contacted energized parts.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1200004 1 |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.22(c) · General requirements |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(6) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $3,150 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.23(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $1,800 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.23(b)(1)(i) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.24(d) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $1,350 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.178(c)(2)(vi)(0)(a) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $3,150 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.179(g)(5)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 22a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 22b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 23 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 24 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 25 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 26 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 27 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 28 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 29 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 30 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(2)(ii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 31 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(8) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 32 29 CFR 1910.254(d)(9)(iii) · Arc welding and cutting |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 33 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,350 | $900 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 34 29 CFR 1910.272(j) · Grain handling facilities |
Other-than-serious | $1,800 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 35 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,350 | $750 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 36a 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 36b 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 37 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(1)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 38 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 39 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,200 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 40 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $3,150 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 41 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 42 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 43 29 CFR 1926.550(g)(2) · [Reserved] |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 44 29 CFR 1926.601(b)(10) · Motor vehicles |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,500 | Oct 7, 1991 | Closed |
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Apr 14, 1987: Employee's fingertip amputated by belt and pulley
Employee #1 was working maintenance on the third shift and was assigned to clear a clogged centrifugal screener. He shut the machine off at the main box, walked approximately 25 ft to the machine, and crawled on the floor on his back to rea ch under the power transmission electric motor. Apparently, the motor was still coasting and his ring finger became caught in the belt and drive pulley. The gua rds were not removed but were extended to within 8 to 10 in. from the floor. It was difficult for Employee #1 to reach the belts.
Incident on Apr 14, 1987: Burn - grain dust fire
SOME EMPLOYEES WERE CLEARING THE DOWNSPOUT OF A DUST COLLECTION CYCLONE THAT HAD BECOME CLOGGED WITH PROCESSED CORN SWEETENER DUST. THE EMPLOYEES HAD REMOVED PA RT OF THE DOWNSPOUT, RELEASING A LARGE CLOUD OF DUST. ONE OF THE EMPLOYEES WAS T APPING ON THE DOWNSPOUT WITH A HAMMER TO SHAKE MORE OF THE DUST OUT. A FLASH FIR E OCCURRED, SERIOUSLY BURNING THIS EMPLOYEE ON BOTH HIS HANDS AND ARMS. HE WAS H OSPITALIZED FOR HIS INJURIES. ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WAS BURNED ON HIS LEFT FOREARM. I NVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THERE WAS A DAMAGED CLASS II, DIVISION 2 MERCURY VAPO R LIGHT IN THE AREA. THIS WAS SUSPECTED TO BE THE SOURCE OF IGNITION OF THE FIRE .
No citations from this inspection.
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1600 Oregon Street, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 40004 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 28, 1984 | Closed |
1600 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1600 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · 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 |
Serious | $720 | $400 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1e 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(3) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1f 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1g 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1h 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(iv) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $420 | $250 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 40004 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1983 | Contested |
1600 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1918.91(a) · Housekeeping |
Serious | $180 | $180 | May 31, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1918.63(c) · Chutes, gravity conveyors and rollers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1918.96(d) · Maintenance and repair work in the vicinity of longshoring operations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1918.96(e) · Maintenance and repair work in the vicinity of longshoring operations |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 1983 | Closed |
1600 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · 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 |
Serious | $320 | $0 | Aug 7, 1980 | Contested |
1600 Oregon St, Muscatine, IA 52761 · 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)(2) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.27(d)(2) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $90 | $90 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $270 | $270 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $35 | $35 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $110 | $110 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.28(a)(3) · Safety requirements for scaffolding |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $60 | Sep 21, 1972 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Muscatine site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 449 workers: 0.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GPC - Muscatine Muscatine · 2025 | 449 | 2 | 0 | 0.6 | 2.1 |
| Grain Processing Corporation Muscatine · 2022 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 |
| Shaw at GPC Muscatine · 2020 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.8 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(e)
(e) To achieve compliance with paragraphs (a) through (d) of this section, administrative or engineering controls must first be determined and implemented whenever feasible. When such controls are not feasible to achieve full compliance, protective equipment or any other protective measures shall be used to keep the exposure of employees to air contaminants within the limits prescribed in this section. Any equipment and/or technical measures used for this purpose must be approved for each particular use by a competent industrial hygienist or other technically qualified person. Whenever respirators are used, their use shall comply with 1910.134.
29 CFR 1910.1045(o)(1)(ii)
(ii) Training shall be provided at the time of initial assignment, or upon institution of the training program, and at least annually thereafter, and the employer shall assure that each employee is informed of the following:
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