Since 1998, OSHA inspectors have visited Minsa Corp. in Iowa 2 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Jul 17, 2017 after a complaint, in Red Oak.
In all, OSHA issued 5 citation items: 2 serious and 3 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $7,500; today they stand at $3,750, 50% less.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $4,874 penalty. Minsa Corp. averages $3,750 across 1 cited inspection.
Minsa Corp. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2049 Fermwood Ave, Red Oak, IA 51566 · Flour Milling · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2017) |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Aug 14, 2017 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.272(j)(2)(ii) · Grain handling facilities |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,000 | Aug 14, 2017 | Final |
Highway 34 West, Red Oak, IA 51566 · 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(g)(8) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 1998 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2017, the Red Oak site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 66 workers: 9.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 262 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak site Red Oak · 2017 | 66 | 6 | 3 | 9.4 | 2.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(g)(8)
(8) Sources of ignition. In addition to the previous restrictions of this paragraph, the following shall apply: There shall be no smoking or open flames in the areas used for fueling, servicing fuel systems for internal combustion engines, receiving or dispensing of flammable liquids. Conspicuous and legible signs prohibiting smoking shall be posted within sight of the customer being served. The motors of all equipment being fueled shall be shut off during the fueling operation.
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2)
(2) If the workplace contains permit spaces, the employer shall inform exposed employees, by posting danger signs or by any other equally effective means, of the existence and location of and the danger posed by the permit spaces.
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.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.