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Truth Hardware Corp: OSHA inspections and violations

Owatonna, Minnesota · Hardware Manufacturing · NAICS 332510

15inspections
24citation items
$27,300current penalties
Nov 30, 2015last inspection

Truth Hardware Corp has 15 OSHA inspections on record in Minnesota, the first in 1994.

OSHA's last visit started on Nov 30, 2015 after a complaint, in Owatonna.

Across those inspections OSHA issued 24 citation items: 20 serious and 4 other-than-serious.

OSHA proposed $32,550 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $27,300, down 16%.

Most often, OSHA cited 1910.217, mechanical power presses (4 items).

For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Truth Hardware Corp averages $1,225 over 1 cited inspection in that time.

Truth Hardware Corp also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.

Truth Hardware Corp: OSHA citation items per year, 1994 to 2015
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 341151223 OPENED NOV 30, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 800 employees at the site · Closed Dec 30, 2015

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.36(d)(1) · Exit route design
Other-than-serious$350$245Dec 8, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.37(b)(2) · Exit routes
Other-than-serious$700$490Dec 8, 2015Final
Citation 1, item 3 Other-than-serious$700$490Dec 8, 2015Final

Inspection 317979979 OPENED APR 21, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 400 employees at the site · Closed Jun 5, 2015

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 317980050 OPENED APR 21, 2015Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 200 employees at the site · Closed Jun 5, 2015

205 24th Ave Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 317131274 OPENED MAY 20, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 156 employees at the site · Closed Aug 12, 2013

205 24th Ave Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Wood Window and Door 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$1,050$735Jun 21, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.254(b)(4)(iv) · Arc welding and cutting
Serious$1,050$735Jun 21, 2013Closed

Inspection 317131308 OPENED MAY 20, 2013Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 497 employees at the site · Closed Jul 30, 2013

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Wood Window and Door Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,050$735Jun 21, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,750$1,225Jun 21, 2013Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.304(a)(2) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,050$735Jun 21, 2013Closed

Inspection 315052712 OPENED OCT 27, 2010Closed

Planned · Partial · Health · 145 employees at the site · Closed Mar 30, 2011

205 24th Ave Sw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
Serious$2,100$2,100Dec 30, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6) · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response
Serious$2,100$2,100Dec 30, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Serious$1,750$1,750Dec 30, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection
Serious$2,100$2,100Dec 30, 2010Closed
Citation 1, item 5
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$7,000$7,000Dec 30, 2010Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Dec 30, 2010Closed

Inspection 313700643 OPENED AUG 31, 2009Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 527 employees at the site · Closed Sep 10, 2009

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 313210700 OPENED APR 22, 2009Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 766 employees at the site · Closed May 7, 2009

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

7 older inspections

Inspection 311103022 OPENED JUN 22, 2007Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 120 employees at the site · Closed Aug 9, 2007

205 24th Avenue Nw, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Hardware Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$1,400$980Jul 18, 2007Closed

Inspection 307945378 OPENED SEP 28, 2004Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 700 employees at the site · Closed Sep 30, 2004

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Metal Window and Door Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 307945394 OPENED SEP 28, 2004Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 700 employees at the site · Closed Dec 21, 2004

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · Metal Window and Door Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,200$840Oct 26, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$1,800$1,260Oct 26, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ia) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$0$0Oct 26, 2004Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(i) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$900$630Oct 26, 2004Closed

Inspection 303476030 OPENED JUN 28, 2000Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 840 employees at the site · Closed Sep 6, 2000

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$900$630Aug 23, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$900$630Aug 23, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$900$630Aug 23, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 4 Serious$900$630Aug 23, 2000Closed
Citation 1, item 5 Serious$900$630Aug 23, 2000Closed

Inspection 303477491 OPENED JUN 28, 2000Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 805 employees at the site · Closed Jun 29, 2000

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 126561505 OPENED NOV 14, 1995Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 900 employees at the site · Closed Nov 14, 1995

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 120457445 OPENED OCT 6, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 706 employees at the site · Closed Feb 13, 1995

700 W Bridge St, Owatonna, MN 55060 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Injury and illness logs

From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.

In 2017, the Owatonna site logged 21 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 552 workers: 3.7 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.7 for its industry. Those cases cost 192 days away from work.

Site and yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Truth Hardware
Owatonna · 2017
552 2173.72.7

The rules behind these citations

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

29 CFR 1910.120 · Hazardous waste operations and emergency response

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(1)

(1) A laminated, dated card or certificate with photo, denoting limitations and level of protection for which the employee is trained should be issued to those students successfully completing a course.

29 CFR 1910.120(q)(6)

(6) Work practices to minimize employee risk from site hazards.

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 1910.134 · Respiratory protection

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

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 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.254 · Arc welding and cutting

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 5205.1210

29 CFR 5205.890

29 CFR 5206.700

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