Inspection 348802281 OPENED MAR 11, 2026Closed
5901 1st St., Dewar, IA 50623 · Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Growmark, Inc. has 7 OSHA inspections on record in Iowa, the first in 1984.
OSHA's last visit started on Mar 11, 2026 on a referral, in Dewar.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 8 citation items: 8 serious.
OSHA proposed $12,904 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $9,779, down 24%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.146, permit-required confined spaces (3 items).
For context, across all wholesale employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,425. Growmark, Inc. averages $5,804 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
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Inspection 347840761 OPENED OCT 22, 2024Closed
319 County Road D15, Nemaha, IA 50567 · Fuel Dealers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,804 | $5,804 | Nov 8, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 344466586 OPENED NOV 12, 2019Closed
27354 Hwy 57, Ackley, IA 50601 · Other Farm Product Raw Material Merchant Wholesalers · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 5, 2019: Employee sustains multiple injuries in fall from truck steps
At 7:30 a.m. on November 5, 2019, an employee wroking as a Truck Driver for a farm products whoesaler was returning from a propane delivery. The employee positioned the propane delivery truck for refueling. When he exited the cab, the employee slipped on the truck steps and fell to the ground. The employee sustained a contusions and contusions and lacerations to his back, neck and hips and was hospitalized.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306683707 OPENED JUN 8, 2004Closed
2500 Se 43rd Street, Des Moines, IA 50317 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,500 | $500 | Jul 15, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,500 | $500 | Jul 15, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,500 | $500 | Jul 15, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(3)(i) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jul 15, 2004 | Closed |
Inspection 104257027 OPENED JUL 18, 1990Closed
Hwy. 6 West, Tiffin, IA 52340 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.305(d) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $300 | $175 | Aug 6, 1990 | Closed |
Inspection 104221353 OPENED AUG 3, 1988Closed
1426 Highway 1 & 92 West, Washington, IA 52353 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 14760755 OPENED DEC 18, 1984Closed
Highway 6 East, Tiffin, IA 52340 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 2, 1985 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.307(b) · Hazardous (classified) locations |
Serious | $400 | $400 | Jan 2, 1985 | Contested |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4)
(4) If the employer decides that its employees will enter permit spaces, the employer shall develop and implement a written permit space program that complies with this section. The written program shall be available for inspection by employees and their authorized representatives.
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(9)
(9) Develop and implement procedures for summoning rescue and emergency services, for rescuing entrants from permit spaces, for providing necessary emergency services to rescued employees, and for preventing unauthorized personnel from attempting a rescue;
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1)
(g) Training. (1) The employer shall provide training so that all employees whose work is regulated by this section acquire the understanding, knowledge, and skills necessary for the safe performance of the duties assigned under this section.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.307 · Hazardous (classified) locations
Other other farm product raw material merchant wholesalers employers in Iowa
- New Cooperative Bode · 28 citations · $47,582
- Landus Cooperative Boone · 63 citations · $142,801
- Equity Cooperative Livestock Sales Association Maquoketa · 1 citation · $891
- River Valley Cooperative Wilton · 35 citations · $21,422
- Farmers Cooperative Co Afton · 142 citations · $32,498
- Key Cooperative Grinnell · 4 citations · $22,860
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