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Perko, Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

Miami, Florida · Hardware Manufacturing · NAICS 332510

19inspections
63citation items
$48,641current penalties
Nov 20, 2025last inspection

Perko, Inc. has 19 OSHA inspections on record in Florida, the first in 1978.

OSHA's last visit started on Nov 20, 2025 on a referral, in Miami.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 63 citation items: 44 serious and 19 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $72,477 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $48,641, down 33%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.1025, lead in general industry (15 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Perko, Inc. averages $6,449 over 3 cited inspections in that time.

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

It reported 6 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.

Perko, Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1978 to 2025
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 348606393 OPENED NOV 20, 2025Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 255 employees at the site · Closed Jul 30, 2026

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$16,550$11,585Mar 12, 2026Final

Inspection 346863251 OPENED JUL 27, 2023Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 270 employees at the site · Closed Oct 24, 2023

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.28(b)(13)(i) · Fall protection in general industry
Serious$10,436$6,522Aug 3, 2023Final

Inspection 343359451 OPENED AUG 2, 2018Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Safety · 10 employees at the site · Closed Aug 6, 2018

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 · Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 341130243 OPENED DEC 17, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 290 employees at the site · Closed Jun 9, 2016

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 · Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.138(a) · Gloves and hand protection
Serious$2,066$1,240May 11, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 2016Final
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0May 11, 2016Final

Inspection 340795103 OPENED JUL 20, 2015Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 350 employees at the site · Closed Sep 2, 2015

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33169 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 305496341 OPENED JUN 19, 2002Closed

Referral · Partial · Health · 500 employees at the site · Closed Dec 4, 2002

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection
Serious$2,625$1,969Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1)(v) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants
Serious$1,125$844Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection
Serious$0$0Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry
Serious$1,500$1,125Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(1)(ii) · Lead in general industry
Serious$1,500$1,125Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(iii) · Lead in general industry
Serious$1,125$843Nov 12, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.1025(l)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Nov 12, 2002Closed

Inspection 305495830 OPENED APR 23, 2002Closed

Complaint · Complete · Safety · 500 employees at the site · Closed Nov 13, 2002

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,125$845Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Serious$1,500$1,125Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$1,500$1,125Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$4,500$3,375Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding
Serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 4c
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,500$1,125Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,875$1,406Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 1, item 7
29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$3,150$2,362Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 15, 2002Closed

Inspection 109693457 OPENED JAN 11, 1995Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 434 employees at the site · Closed Feb 9, 1995

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

11 older inspections

Inspection 109689018 OPENED MAR 29, 1994Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 473 employees at the site · Closed Mar 29, 1994

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 109684639 OPENED JUL 27, 1993Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 491 employees at the site · Closed Mar 31, 1994

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Serious$1,275$650Nov 24, 1993Closed
Citation 1, item 1b Serious$0$0Nov 24, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 2 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 3 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1993Closed
Citation 2, item 4 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 24, 1993Closed

Inspection 108994625 OPENED NOV 5, 1992Closed

Follow-up · Partial · Health · 500 employees at the site · Closed Jan 21, 1994

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108992777 OPENED MAY 7, 1992Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 410 employees at the site · Closed Jun 18, 1992

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 108992736 OPENED MAR 12, 1992Closed

Monitoring · Partial · Health · 410 employees at the site · Closed Apr 3, 1992

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 106112568 OPENED JUL 11, 1991Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 460 employees at the site · Closed Oct 17, 1991

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,125$600Sep 27, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,500$700Sep 27, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$1,500$700Sep 27, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 4a
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$3,750$1,500Sep 27, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 4b
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$0$0Sep 27, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$3,750$1,500Sep 27, 1991Closed

Inspection 106109390 OPENED APR 18, 1991Closed

Complaint · Complete · Health · 450 employees at the site · Closed Jan 21, 1994

16490 N.w. 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33169 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Serious$1,875$1,875Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2)(i) · Eye and face protection
Serious$0$0Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$0$0Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$1,125$1,125Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.132(c) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 2, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 12, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1025(c)(1) · Lead in general industry
Serious$2,250$2,250Oct 8, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(4) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(6)(ii) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.1025(d)(6)(iii) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1e
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(1) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 1f
29 CFR 1910.1025(e)(3)(i) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.1025(g)(1) · Lead in general industry
Serious$2,250$1,125Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.1025(h)(2)(ii) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 2d
29 CFR 1910.1025(i)(4)(iv) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 3, item 2e
29 CFR 1910.1025(j)(1)(i) · Lead in general industry
Serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 4, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.1000(d) · Air contaminants
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed
Citation 4, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 9, 1991Closed

Inspection 1656099 OPENED APR 23, 1984Closed

Planned · No inspection · Health · 410 employees at the site · Closed Apr 23, 1984

16490 Nw 13th Ave, Miami, FL 33164 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 13484928 OPENED JUL 12, 1978Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Aug 29, 1978

16490 Nw 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33164 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1978Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1978Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0Jul 18, 1978Closed

Inspection 13487640 OPENED JUL 12, 1978Closed

Planned · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Sep 20, 1978

16490 Nw 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33164 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Other-than-serious$0$0Aug 8, 1978Closed

Inspection 13487657 OPENED JUL 12, 1978Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 300 employees at the site · Closed Apr 3, 1980

16490 Nw 13th Avenue, Miami, FL 33164 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1978Closed
Citation 1, item 1b Other-than-serious$0$0Sep 26, 1978Closed

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 Miami site logged 13 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 248 workers: 5.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 134 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Perko, Inc.
Miami · 2025
248 1345.22.7

Severe injury reports

Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 6 reports on file.

Oct 17, 2025, Miami: Hospitalization · fractures and surface, flesh wounds · hand(s) and wrist(s)

An employee was buffing production parts and the rotating wheel contacted their left hand, resulting in hospitalization due to a laceration to the hand and a fracture to the hand and wrist.

Jul 21, 2023, Miami: Hospitalization · cuts, lacerations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified

An employee was changing a motor on an exhaust fan. The employee went to turn off the switch, located on the inside of the fan shroud when his left index finger was lacerated by the blade.

Jul 27, 2020, Miami: Hospitalization · soreness, pain, hurt-nonspecified injury · knee(s)

While walking toward the time clock, an employee tripped over a parts pan that was on the floor, injuring his knee.

Apr 16, 2020, Miami: Hospitalization · fractures · foot (feet), unspecified

An employee was removing a rack from a hanger. The rack dropped onto his right foot, causing an open fracture, as well as a puncture wound and contusions.

Jul 2, 2018, Miami: Hospitalization · fractures · ankle(s)

While stepping out of an electric car, an employee's right foot was caught between the accelerator pedal and the side of the car's frame, causing him to fall and twist/fracture his right ankle.

Jul 16, 2015, Miami: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.

An employee's right index finger was amputated while operating a trim press machine.

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.1000 · Air contaminants

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(d)

(d) Computation formulae. The computation formula which shall apply to employee exposure to more than one substance for which 8-hour time weighted averages are listed in subpart Z of 29 CFR part 1910 in order to determine whether an employee is exposed over the regulatory limit is as follows:

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 1910.1025 · Lead in general industry

29 CFR 1910.1027 · Cadmium

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.138 · Gloves and hand protection

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.94 · Ventilation

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

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