Cedar Falls, Iowa · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · NAICS 331525
Since 1986, OSHA inspectors have visited Viking Pump in Iowa 13 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Aug 18, 2021 after a complaint, in Cedar Falls.
In all, OSHA issued 107 citation items: 93 serious and 14 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $1,412,488; today they stand at $70,520, 95% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.146 (permit-required confined spaces), 35 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Viking Pump averages $548 across 1 cited inspection.
1 inspection on this page followed a fatal incident.
Viking Pump also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company715 Viking Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.40(a) · Giving injury records to OSHA |
Other-than-serious | $1,095 | $548 | Nov 19, 2021 | Final |
711-715 Viking Road, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Pump and Compressor Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $1,350 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(3)(ia) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.134(h)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,500 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(b) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.219(b)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $4,500 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11a 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11b 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(ii) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,800 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.253(b)(4)(iii) · Gas welding and cutting |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,000 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,350 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16a 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iva) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,800 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16b 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(ivb) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.10(a) · Recording criteria for cases involving occupational hearing loss |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1) · Injury and illness log |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 2012 | Closed |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · Nonferrous Metal Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $7,000 | $3,500 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 30 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 31 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 32 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $1,250 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 33 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 34 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,500 | $750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 35 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 36 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 37 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 38 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 39 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 40 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 41 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 42 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 43 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 44 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 45 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 46 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 47 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $2,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 48 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $7,000 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 49 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $7,000 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 50 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $7,000 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 51 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $7,000 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 52 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $6,300 | $3,150 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 53 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $1,350 | $675 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 54 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $4,500 | $2,250 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 55 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $6,300 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 56a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $4,500 | $368 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 56b 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(7)(iii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 56c 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 56d 29 CFR 1910.146(l)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 57 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(xivb) · Welding fire safety |
Serious | $2,250 | $1,125 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,167 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,167 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,167 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,167 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 9 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,166 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 10 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(2)(iv) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,166 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 11 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 12 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 13 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 14 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 15 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 16 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 17 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 18 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $70,000 | $1,750 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 17, 2003 | Closed |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Other-than-serious | $1,943 | $972 | Jun 1, 1998 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $210 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $420 | $300 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.157(e)(5) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $350 | $300 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $640 | $640 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $360 | $360 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(3) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $360 | $360 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.252(e)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 29, 1990 | Contested |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $700 | $400 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.27(c)(1) · Fixed ladders |
Serious | $500 | $240 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $500 | $240 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(a) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $800 | $0 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $400 | $200 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.303(f) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $400 | $0 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.303(a) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $900 | $0 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $270 | $270 | Jan 2, 1990 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Oct 16, 1989 (fatal): Employee died when caught in a distribution conveyor
On October 16, 1989, Employee #1, who was a maintenance worker, walked up the ru nway, along the side of the incline conveyor. The equipment involved was the Gre en Sand Belt Conveyor System in a foundry. It consisted of a mullet, an incline belt conveyor, and a distribution belt conveyor overhead. The distribution conve yor had plugged with sand. When Employee #1 reached the top, he fell into the di stribution conveyor and got caught between the rollers and the belt. Employee #1 sustained fatal chest injuries. This belt conveyor system had been installed in 1976 and had never been provided with guarding of the moving machinery.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 880004 |
Serious | $800 | $400 | Nov 21, 1989 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $500 | $240 | Nov 21, 1989 | Final |
406 State Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $60 | $0 | Nov 12, 1986 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3) · Woodworking machinery |
Serious | $120 | $50 | Nov 12, 1986 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $60 | $50 | Nov 12, 1986 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1986 | Final |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2021, the Cedar Falls site logged 7 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 208 workers: 3.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 1.9 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machine Shop (A Unit of IDEX Corporation) Cedar Falls · 2021 | 208 | 7 | 0 | 3.5 | 1.9 |
| Viking Pump State Street (A Unit of IDEX Corpo Cedar Falls · 2021 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Iron Foundry (A Unit of IDEX Corporation Cedar Falls · 2021 | 61 | 3 | 1 | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| Viking Pump Alloys Foundry Cedar Falls · 2021 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.4 |
| Viking Pump State Street (A Unit of IDEX Corporation) Cedar Falls · 2020 | 101 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 |
| Alloys Foundry (A Unit of IDEX Corporation) Cedar Falls · 2016 | 37 | 1 | 0 | 2.7 | 5.4 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.10(a)
(a) Basic requirement. If an employee's hearing test (audiogram) reveals that the employee has experienced a work-related Standard Threshold Shift (STS) in hearing in one or both ears, and the employee's total hearing level is 25 decibels (dB) or more above audiometric zero (averaged at 2000, 3000, and 4000 Hz) in the same ear(s) as the STS, you must record the case on the OSHA 300 Log.
29 CFR 1904.29(b)(1)
(b) Implementation—(1) What do I need to do to complete the OSHA 300 Log? You must enter information about your business at the top of the OSHA 300 Log, enter a one or two line description for each recordable injury or illness, and summarize this information on the OSHA 300-A at the end of the year.
29 CFR 1904.40(a)
(a) Basic requirement. When an authorized government representative asks for the records you keep under part 1904, you must provide copies of the records within four (4) business hours.
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