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Gregory Container Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Kahoka, Missouri · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · NAICS 332439

5inspections
37citation items
$39,364current penalties
Apr 9, 2025last inspection

Gregory Container Inc. has 5 OSHA inspections on record in Missouri, the first in 2006.

OSHA's last visit started on Apr 9, 2025 after a complaint, in Kahoka.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 37 citation items: 32 serious, 1 repeat and 4 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $54,626 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $39,364, down 28%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.107, spray painting and finishing (10 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Gregory Container Inc. averages $5,002 over 2 cited inspections in that time.

Gregory Container Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Gregory Container Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 2006 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348169491 OPENED APR 9, 2025Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Aug 11, 2025

1385 Industrial Drive, Kahoka, MO 63445 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$13,406$8,044Jun 20, 2025Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(3)(i)(j) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Other-than-serious$0$0Jun 20, 2025Final

Inspection 340198217 OPENED JAN 22, 2015Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Aug 11, 2015

1385 Industrial Blvd., Kahoka, MO 63445 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.159(c)(1)(i) · Automatic sprinkler systems
Serious$2,800$1,960Feb 3, 2015Final

Inspection 339992588 OPENED OCT 7, 2014Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 60 employees at the site · Closed Nov 21, 2014

1385 Industrial Drive, Kahoka, MO 63445 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$2,100$2,100Oct 15, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.178(l)(4)(iii) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$2,100$2,100Oct 15, 2014Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Repeat$4,620$4,620Oct 15, 2014Final

Inspection 339745713 OPENED APR 28, 2014Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 50 employees at the site · Closed Aug 5, 2014

1385 Industrial Blvd., Kahoka, MO 63445 · Metal Tank (Heavy Gauge) Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a) · Flammable liquids
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(5) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(5) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.107(c)(9)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.107(g)(2) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.107(f)(3) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 3c
29 CFR 1910.145(c)(3) · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags
Serious$0$0Jun 2, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$2,100$1,470May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4d
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4e
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4f
29 CFR 1910.134(k)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4g
29 CFR 1910.134(l)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 4h
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.159(c)(2) · Automatic sprinkler systems
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 6c Serious$0$0May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.178(q)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$2,100$1,470May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$3,500$2,450May 29, 2014Final

Inspection 109586719 OPENED MAR 7, 2006Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 25 employees at the site · Closed Apr 25, 2006

1385 Industrial Blvd., Kahoka, MO 63445 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva) · Flammable liquids
Serious$300$150Mar 13, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$300$150Mar 13, 2006Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.107(e)(9) · Spray painting and finishing
Serious$300$150Mar 13, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7) · Respiratory protection
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 2006Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 13, 2006Closed

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 Kahoka site logged 4 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 55 workers: 7.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Gregory Container - MO
Kahoka · 2025
55 407.22.8
Gregory Container
Kahoka · 2023
45 20166.12.4
Gregory Container MO
Kahoka · 2021
49 408.32.7
Gregory Container Inc.
Kahoka · 2020
50 7013.73.6

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iv)(a)

(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.

29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(iva)

(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.

29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing

29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(i)

(i) The spraying operations except electrostatic spraying operations shall be so designed, installed and maintained that the average air velocity over the open face of the booth (or booth cross section during spraying operations) shall be not less than 100 linear feet per minute. Electrostatic spraying operations may be conducted with an air velocity over the open face of the booth of not less than 60 linear feet per minute, or more, depending on the volume of the finishing material being applied and its flammability and explosion characteristics. Visible gauges or audible alarm or pressure activated devices shall be installed to indicate or insure that the required air velocity is maintained. Filter rolls shall be inspected to insure proper replacement of filter media.

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.145 · Specifications for accident prevention signs and tags

29 CFR 1910.159 · Automatic sprinkler systems

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

Other other metal container manufacturing employers in Missouri

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