Inspection 348048554 OPENED FEB 18, 2025Closed
220 Industrial Drive, Brooklyn, IA 52211 · All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Thombert, Inc. has 20 OSHA inspections on record in Iowa, the first in 1980.
OSHA's last visit started on Feb 18, 2025 after a complaint, in Brooklyn.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 35 citation items: 20 serious and 15 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $31,052 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $19,574, down 37%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.212, machine guarding (6 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $4,500. Thombert, Inc. averages $5,756 over 2 cited inspections in that time.
Thombert, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347576035 OPENED JUN 25, 2024Closed
316 E 7th St. N, Newton, IA 50208 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347243800 OPENED JAN 31, 2024Closed
316 E 7th St. N, Newton, IA 50208 · Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 347101834 OPENED NOV 14, 2023Closed
316 E 7th St. N, Newton, IA 50208 · Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,022 | $2,511 | Apr 3, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2024 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 345991392 OPENED JUN 1, 2022Closed
316 E 7th St. N, Newton, IA 50208 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $11,602 | $9,000 | Aug 23, 2022 | Final |
Inspection 317310308 OPENED SEP 9, 2013Closed
316 E 7th Street N, Newton, IA 50208 · Tire Manufacturing (except Retreading) · 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,250 | $625 | Nov 5, 2013 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,500 | Nov 5, 2013 | Closed |
Inspection 315654913 OPENED MAY 26, 2011Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · 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)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $875 | $438 | Jun 28, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 313423725 OPENED JUN 10, 2009Closed
220 Industrial Drive, Brooklyn, IA 52211 · Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
12 older inspections
Inspection 308263771 OPENED FEB 5, 2006Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing · 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)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Feb 27, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Feb 27, 2006 | Closed |
Inspection 115084550 OPENED FEB 18, 1997Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · 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(e)(6)(ii) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $518 | $350 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv) · Spray painting and finishing |
Serious | $518 | $350 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Other-than-serious | $518 | $300 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Other-than-serious | $389 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $500 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.303(e) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5d 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5e 29 CFR 1910.305(f) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1200004 1 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1200006 3 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2)(ii) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 10, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 115047607 OPENED JAN 21, 1992Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 104256052 OPENED JUL 9, 1990Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · 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)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $360 | $0 | Jul 23, 1990 | Final |
Inspection 104224076 OPENED JUN 6, 1989Closed
316 E. 7th Street N., Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3) · Spray painting and finishing |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 28, 1989 | Closed |
Inspection 101941367 OPENED JUL 6, 1987Closed
316 East 7th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 101915338 OPENED NOV 8, 1985Closed
316 East 7th St. N., Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 14756449 OPENED AUG 13, 1984Closed
316 East Seventh St, North Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18788240 OPENED OCT 10, 1980Closed
Newton, IA 00000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 17141995 OPENED APR 23, 1980Closed
316 E 7th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 17141854 OPENED MAR 12, 1980Closed
316 E 7th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 17141797 OPENED JAN 30, 1980Closed
316 E 7th Street North, Newton, IA 50208 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 13, 1980 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $200 | $200 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $150 | $150 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1980 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 40004 2 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Feb 13, 1980 | Contested |
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 Newton site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 106 workers: 7.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.1 for its industry. Those cases cost 19 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thombert Newton · 2025 | 106 | 7 | 2 | 7.2 | 1.1 |
| Thombert Inc. Brooklyn · 2025 | 83 | 4 | 1 | 5.4 | 1.1 |
| Thombert Inc. Newton · 2021 | 121 | 9 | 2 | 9.7 | 1.1 |
| Thombert Brooklyn · 2021 | 48 | 6 | 0 | 13.4 | 1.1 |
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(e)(6)(ii)
(ii) Grounding. Category 1 or 2 flammable liquids, or Category 3 flammable liquids with a flashpoint below 100 °F (37.8 °C), shall not be dispensed into containers unless the nozzle and container are electrically interconnected. Where the metallic floorplate on which the container stands while filling is electrically connected to the fill stem or where the fill stem is bonded to the container during filling operations by means of a bond wire, the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have been complied with.
29 CFR 1910.107 · Spray painting and finishing
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(3)
(3) Floors. The floor surface of a spray booth and operator's working area, if combustible, shall be covered with noncombustible material of such character as to facilitate the safe cleaning and removal of residues.
29 CFR 1910.107(b)(5)(iv)
(iv) Space within the spray booth on the downstream and upstream sides of filters shall be protected with approved automatic sprinklers.
29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
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 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
Other plastics material and resin manufacturing employers in Iowa
- Sterilite Corp Davenport · 3 citations · $9,500
- Regal Plastic Supply Company Evansdale · 7 citations · $16,108
- Plastics Unlimited Inc Preston · 13 citations · $14,688
- Total Source Molders, Inc. Reinbeck · 2 citations · $875
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.