Inspection 346260722 OPENED OCT 4, 2022Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55428 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Thomas Engineering Company (Tec) 14 times in Minnesota since 1987.
The latest one began on Oct 4, 2022 to follow up on an earlier case, in Minneapolis.
Those inspections ended with 38 citation items: 19 serious, 7 repeat and 12 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $19,066 and now stand at $12,956, 32% lower after settlements or reviews.
Mechanical power presses comes up most often in these citations: 13 items under 1910.217.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Thomas Engineering Company (Tec) averages $1,500 (1 cited inspection).
Minnesota · latest 90 days of OSHA records
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 345725022 OPENED JAN 13, 2022Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55428 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(b)(1) · Noise |
Serious | $600 | $600 | Mar 3, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Mar 3, 2022 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 | Serious | $400 | $400 | Mar 3, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 343714531 OPENED JAN 14, 2019Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Minneapolis, MN 55428 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 341290153 OPENED FEB 29, 2016Closed
7024 Northland Drive, New Hope, MN 55428 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 316870864 OPENED DEC 10, 2012Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(iiif) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $500 | $350 | Dec 26, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $700 | $490 | Dec 26, 2012 | Closed |
Inspection 313700320 OPENED AUG 26, 2009Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 309833218 OPENED FEB 7, 2006Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 306759960 OPENED JUN 23, 2003Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $3,000 | $1,600 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $3,000 | $1,600 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(id) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(vi) · Mechanical power presses |
Repeat | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $750 | $1,200 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $750 | $400 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $750 | $400 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.217(f)(2) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,000 | $550 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $550 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 5, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.333(a) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $1,500 | $900 | Sep 5, 2003 | Final |
6 older inspections
Inspection 303478127 OPENED JUL 12, 2000Closed
7024 Northland Drive, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · 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 | $1,000 | $700 | Aug 15, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $800 | $560 | Aug 15, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2000 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $200 | $140 | Aug 15, 2000 | Closed |
Inspection 300361342 OPENED SEP 16, 1996Closed
7024 Northland Dr., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 111626248 OPENED APR 3, 1992Closed
7024 Northland Dr., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 111651949 OPENED FEB 26, 1991Closed
7024 Northland Dr., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $440 | $440 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(id) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $132 | $132 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $132 | $132 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $132 | $132 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 107816258 OPENED JAN 13, 1989Closed
7024 Northland Dr., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · 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(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $280 | $280 | Jan 27, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 27, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 104551965 OPENED MAR 3, 1987Closed
7024 Northland Dr., Brooklyn Park, MN 55428 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i)
(2) Design, construction, and capacity of containers—(i) General. Only approved containers and portable tanks shall be used. Metal containers and portable tanks meeting the requirements of and containing products authorized by chapter I, title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (regulations issued by the Hazardous Materials Regulations Board, Department of Transportation), shall be deemed to be acceptable.
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1)
(a) General requirements. (1) The employer shall ensure that each affected employee uses appropriate eye or face protection when exposed to eye or face hazards from flying particles, molten metal, liquid chemicals, acids or caustic liquids, chemical gases or vapors, or potentially injurious light radiation.
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
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.
29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
29 CFR 1910.335 · Safeguards for personnel protection
29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise
Other forging and stamping employers in Minnesota
- Clow Stamping Company Inc dba Clow Merrifield · 1 citation · $16,550
- Valor Co Inc dba Creative Tool - Engineering Belle Plaine · 1 citation · $450
- Bokers Inc Minneapolis · 54 citations · $14,645
- Mitek Inc Montgomery · 6 citations · $7,980
- Bermo Inc Circle Pines · 37 citations · $27,205
- Clow Stamping Company Inc Merrifield · 65 citations · $17,694
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