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Inspection outcome
Opened: March 26, 2019 · Closed: July 1, 2019
Serious citation issued

OSHA cited the employer for at least one Serious violation.

Safety inspection · Planned (Programmed) · Comprehensive — entire establishment

Violations9
Serious+4
Initial penalty$2,875
Current penalty$1,441
Accidents0
Duration97d
Summary

What happened in this inspection

On March 26, 2019, OSHA opened 99211 - Die Concepts Inc’s inspection #343883765 at ELK RIVER, Minnesota. The case was administratively closed on July 1, 2019, 97 days after opening.

OSHA cited the employer for 9 violations totaling $1,441 in current penalties — reduced from an initial proposed total of $2,875. Of those, 4 were classified as Serious or worse.

Breakdown by classification
9violations total
Serious444%

A Serious violation is one where there is substantial probability that death or serious physical harm could result, and the employer knew (or should have known) of the hazard. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. The majority of OSHA citations fall into this category.

Other-than-serious556%

An Other-than-serious violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but probably would not cause death or serious physical harm. Maximum penalty is ~$16,550 per violation. Often involves recordkeeping or procedural lapses.

Citations

Citations issued in this inspection

9citations issued
$1,441current penalty
↓ $1,434total reduction
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Other
Citation #02004
29 CFR 5205.1200View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$125
Current$63reduced by $62
Other
Citation #02005
29 CFR 5206.700View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$250
Current$125reduced by $125
Serious
Citation #01001
29 CFR 1910.213(b)(3)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$625
Current$313reduced by $312
Serious
Citation #01002
29 CFR 1910.213(c)(1)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$625
Current$313reduced by $312
Serious
Citation #01003
29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i)View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$375
Current$188reduced by $187
Other
Citation #02002
29 CFR 5205.116View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$250
Current$125reduced by $125
Other
Citation #02003
29 CFR 5205.1200View full regulation text on OSHA.gov
Initial$125
Current$63reduced by $62

Standard codes link to the regulation text on OSHA.gov. The text describes the rule itself; the specific findings of this inspection appear above. To see OSHA’s official record of this inspection, search activity number 343883765 at OSHA Establishment Search.

Reference

About OSHA inspections

The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) conducts inspections under several triggers: programmed targeting of high-hazard industries, employee complaints, workplace accidents, fatalities, and follow-ups to prior citations.

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Citations

Each citation specifies a section of 29 CFR, a severity tier, and a proposed penalty. Employers can contest citations through OSHA’s informal conference or before the OSH Review Commission.

Open vs closed

An open case has not yet been administratively closed — citations may follow or the case may close without action.

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Current vs initial penalty

Initial penalty is the proposed amount at citation. Current penalty is the post-conference / settlement figure on file today.

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Trigger types

A = Accident, B = Complaint, H = Programmed, F = Follow-up. See the glossary for all codes.

About this inspection

OSHA classified this as Planned (Programmed) — a programmed (planned) inspection, typically targeting high-hazard industries.

Sources

Cross-check with OSHA directly

This page draws from the OSHA Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) via the DOL Open Data Portal. For the authoritative record, look up activity number 343883765 directly: