Snap-on Tools has 15 OSHA inspections on record in Iowa, the first in 1980.
OSHA's last visit started on Oct 2, 2019 on a referral, in Algona.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 38 citation items: 13 serious, 1 repeat and 24 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $55,305 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $29,925, down 46%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.134, respiratory protection (6 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Snap-on Tools averages $3,377 over 3 cited inspections in that time.
Snap-on Tools also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
The Wage and Hour Division has 1 case on it since 2015, with $0 in back wages owed to workers.
Inspection 344399001 OPENED OCT 2, 2019Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 414 employees at the site · Closed Oct 23, 2020
2600 U.s. Hwy 18 East, Algona, IA 50511 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Sep 23, 2019: Employee amputates fingertip while bending metal in power pr
At 8:30 p.m. on September 23, 2019, an employee was working in the form/weld department of a tool manufacturer working on the offline press (#E4) bending a part (#1033X0509). When the part began to slip on the final bend, the employee reached into the point of operation and where it became caught between the metal piece and the outside surface of the press die. The employee amputated his fingertip and required hospitalization.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 88.4 - CODE OF IOWA (2019) |
Serious | $13,260 | $6,630 | Nov 25, 2019 | Final |
Inspection 343020517 OPENED MAR 13, 2018Closed
Referral · Partial · Safety · 365 employees at the site · Closed May 17, 2018
2600 U.s. Hwy 18 East, Algona, IA 50511 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jan 17, 2018: Employee is injured when using a scissor lift
At 10:00 p.m. on January 17, 2018, an employee was using a scissor lift. The employee was seated on the floor and was operating the foot controls with their hands. The employees third and fourth left fingers became pinched at the nip point between two scissor lift platforms resulting in finger tip amputations. amputations.
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 308261262 OPENED SEP 15, 2005Closed
Complaint · Partial · Safety · 300 employees at the site · Closed Apr 6, 2006
2600 U.s. Highway 18 E, Algona, IA 50511 · Other Metal Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Jun 20, 2005: Employee's three fingers are amputated in press brake
On June 20, 2005, Employee #1 was operating a hydraulic press brake, Standard Mo del Number AB150-10. Employee #1's the index, middle, and ring fingers of his ri ght hand were caught in the die and amputated to behind the first knuckle. The a djustment of the light curtain machine guard did not prevent the foot treadle op erated machine from cycling. Employee #1 was not hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|
| Citation 1, item 1b |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,125 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Oct 11, 2005 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Algona site logged 10 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 400 workers: 2.4 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.8 for its industry. Those cases cost 119 days away from work.
Cases by the Labor Department's Wage and Hour Division since 2015: unpaid minimum wage or overtime, child labor, family leave and more.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
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.
