Inspection 347807372 OPENED OCT 9, 2024Closed
1025 S Dakota Ave, Ames, IA 50014 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Since 2006, OSHA inspectors have visited Kline Electric in Iowa 15 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Oct 9, 2024, in Ames.
In all, OSHA issued 23 citation items: 18 serious, 1 repeat and 4 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $165,060; today they stand at $63,900, 61% less.
The rule cited most here is 1926.651 (excavations), 4 times.
Among construction employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,080 penalty. Kline Electric averages $25,300 across 2 cited inspections.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Kline Electric also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $6,673 in back wages owed to workers.
Iowa · latest 90 days of OSHA records
64employers cited
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Inspection 347097727 OPENED NOV 9, 2023Closed
110 W Washington St, Winterset, IA 50273 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 345540371 OPENED SEP 20, 2021Closed
6011 & 6015 Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50312 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344708060 OPENED MAR 23, 2020Closed
115 Jackson Street, Brooklyn, IA 52211 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 344014980 OPENED MAY 16, 2019Closed
1005 8th St Sw, Altoona, IA 50009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on May 15, 2019: One of two employees in trench cave-in is injured
At 10:00 a.m. on May 15, 2019, Employee #1 and his coworker, employed by a construction company, were working at the site of a new one-story commercial building. They were working in a trench that measured approximately 4 feet by 6 feet by 7 feet deep and trying to locate a buried conduit that powered two light fixtures. The trench walls were nearly vertical. Employee #1 was working on his knees and his coworker was standing on his feet when the south trench wall caved in. Employee #1 was buried to his shoulders, and his coworker was buried to his waist. The coworker had a shovel nearby and dug himself free, then proceeded to dig out Employee #1. The coworker then lifted Employee #1 by his rear side belt and helped lift him out of the trench. The coworker unhooked the mini excavator trailer from the pickup and drove Employee #1 to the hospital instead of calling for emergency services or summoning help from elsewhere on the jobsite. Employee #1 was admitted at the hospital and treated for a fractured clavicle, three fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, a punctured lung, and two fractured vertebrae. The coworker was uninjured.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $8,315 | $8,000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.50(c) · Medical services and first aid |
Serious | $8,315 | $8,000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.651(c)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $8,315 | $8,000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.651(i)(3) · Excavations |
Serious | $8,315 | $0 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.651(j)(2) · Excavations |
Serious | $8,315 | $0 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.651(k)(1) · Excavations |
Serious | $8,315 | $0 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1926.652(a)(1) · Trench protection |
Serious | $99,770 | $26,000 | Jul 24, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343054813 OPENED MAR 27, 2018Closed
2301 Sw Plaza Pkwy, Ankeny, IA 50023 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342799822 OPENED NOV 29, 2017Closed
2502 Se Tones Dr, Ankeny, IA 50021 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 342368990 OPENED JUN 1, 2017Closed
8711 Thomas Avenue, Johnston, IA 50131 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
7 older inspections
Inspection 341662088 OPENED JUL 25, 2016Closed
1218 South 4th Street, Ames, IA 50010 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4) · Ladders in construction |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.1060(b) · Ladder and stairway training |
Serious | $600 | $300 | Nov 14, 2016 | Final |
Inspection 340457662 OPENED MAR 10, 2015Closed
6215 Nw 106th Street, Johnston, IA 50131 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 340000025 OPENED OCT 9, 2014Closed
2560,2580,2590 1st Ave Sw, Altoona, IA 50009 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Other-than-serious | $100 | $100 | Dec 5, 2014 | Final |
Inspection 315546986 OPENED APR 6, 2011Closed
100 6th Street, Nevada, IA 50201 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.404(f)(6) · Ground-fault protection on job sites |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | May 9, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Repeat | $1,200 | $1,200 | May 9, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1926.405(b)(1) · Job-site wiring |
Other-than-serious | $600 | $600 | May 9, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 315112540 OPENED NOV 10, 2010Closed
8789 Plum Drive, Urbandale, IA 50322 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.403(h) · Electrical equipment on job sites |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Dec 10, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.405(g)(2)(iv) · Job-site wiring |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Dec 10, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 312624463 OPENED AUG 25, 2008Closed
1690 S.e. Delaware, Ankeny, IA 50021 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 310083225 OPENED NOV 9, 2006Closed
6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Nov 8, 2006 (fatal): Employee electrocuted while wiring lighting system
On November 8, 2006, Employee #1, of Kline Electric,Inc., was wiring up a 277-vo lt permanent lighting system when he cut into an energized 277-volt emergency wi ring circuit. He was electrocuted.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1926.20(b)(1) · Construction safety programs |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1926.21(b)(2) · Construction safety training |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(1) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1926.416(a)(3) · Electrical safety in construction |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1926.417(a) · Lockout and tagging of circuits |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1926.417(b) · Lockout and tagging of circuits |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,500 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2007 | Closed |
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 Des Moines site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 271 workers: 2.6 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.8 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team Kline Des Moines Des Moines · 2025 | 271 | 7 | 0 | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| Kline Electric Des Moines · 2022 | 217 | 11 | 3 | 5.1 | 1.8 |
Wage and hour cases
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
| Period reviewed | Violations | Workers owed | Back wages | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2018 to Jan 31, 2019 Des Moines | 25 | 14 | $6,673 | $0 |
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1)
(e) Written hazard communication program. (1) Employers shall develop, implement, and maintain at each workplace, a written hazard communication program which at least describes how the criteria specified in paragraphs (f), (g), and (h) of this section for labels and other forms of warning, safety data sheets, and employee information and training will be met, and which also includes the following:
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1)
(h) Employee information and training. (1) Employers shall provide employees with effective information and training on hazardous chemicals in their work area at the time of their initial assignment, and whenever a new chemical hazard the employees have not previously been trained about is introduced into their work area. Information and training may be designed to cover categories of hazards (e.g., flammability, carcinogenicity) or specific chemicals. Chemical-specific information must always be available through labels and safety data sheets.
29 CFR 1926.1053 · Ladders in construction
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(4)
(4) Ladders shall be used only for the purpose for which they were designed.
29 CFR 1926.1060 · Ladder and stairway training
29 CFR 1926.20 · Construction safety programs
29 CFR 1926.21 · Construction safety training
29 CFR 1926.403 · Electrical equipment on job sites
29 CFR 1926.404 · Ground-fault protection on job sites
29 CFR 1926.405 · Job-site wiring
29 CFR 1926.416 · Electrical safety in construction
29 CFR 1926.417 · Lockout and tagging of circuits
29 CFR 1926.50 · Medical services and first aid
29 CFR 1926.651 · Excavations
29 CFR 1926.652 · Trench protection
Other electrical contractors and other wiring installation contractors employers in Iowa
- A09CS00000Tgpadaau - Contractors Plumbing, Inc. Ankeny · 3 citations · $31,281
- A09CS00000Ryzrtaai - Phillips & Fouts Electrical Contractors, Inc. Council Bluffs · 2 citations · $2,553
- A09CS00000Srczyaak - Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Knoxville · 1 citation · $9,384
- Marick Mechanical Knoxville · 11 citations · $24,831
- Midwest Automatic Fire Sprinkler Des Moines · 25 citations · $3,921
- Thompson Solutions Group Sibley · 9 citations · $44,570
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