Tier 4 Systematic

FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC.

📍 3400 JACKSON STREET, DUBUQUE, IA 52001🏭 Industry Sector 00📅 1991-04-10
$10,120.00
Total Penalties
38
Citations
42/100
Risk Score
342
Analysis Words
Enforcement Analysis

According to U.S. Department of Labor enforcement records, FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. — a industry sector 00 facility located at 3400 JACKSON STREET, DUBUQUE, IA 52001 — was the subject of a formal OSHA inspection that resulted in 38 citation(s) and cumulative proposed penalties of $10,120.00. The inspection case was opened on 1991-04-10.

The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

State Context: Within IA, this facility's penalty places it at the 95th percentile among 19,658 inspected facilities. The statewide average penalty is $2,797.42.

Citation Analysis: The inspection produced 38 citations spanning 6 distinct OSHA regulatory standards. The citation breakdown includes: 12 other-than-serious — The violation has a direct relationship to job safety and health but is unlikely to cause death or serious physical harm. 2 serious — A workplace hazard that could cause death or serious physical harm exists, and the employer knew or should have known about the condition. 1 repeat — A substantially similar violation was found during a previous inspection and the original citation has become a final order.

Enforcement Timeline: Citations were issued beginning July 3, 1990 with the latest abatement deadline set for February 1, 2006. Of the 38 total citations, 15 (39%) have been marked as abated in DOL records, which may indicate ongoing compliance gaps requiring further regulatory attention.

Penalty Assessment: The cumulative penalty of $10,120.00 reflects OSHA's gravity-based penalty calculation methodology, which considers the severity of potential injury, the probability of occurrence, the employer's size, good faith, and violation history. The per-citation average of $266.32 falls within the standard penalty range.

Citation Matrix — 38 Citations
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(01)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 13, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.22(b)(02)
Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 13, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.23(c)(01)
Guarding Floor & Wall Openings
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 13, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(04)
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: December 13, 2005Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 06Issued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
OSHA Std. 880004
Serious
Penalty: $420.00Gravity: 06Issued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(c)(01)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.95(g)(07)
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(01)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(02)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(03)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: 00Issued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(b)(10)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(c)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.134(e)(05)
Fall Protection — General Requirements
Other-than-Serious
Penalty: $0.00Gravity: nanIssued: July 3, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(03)
Machine Guarding — General Requirements
Repeat
Penalty: $360.00Gravity: 04Issued: December 26, 1990Abated: ✓ Yes
This report is compiled from publicly available U.S. Department of Labor enforcement data under the Freedom of Information Act. SVEP Navigator is an independent research and analysis platform and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to OSHA, the Department of Labor, or any federal agency. Information is provided for research, educational, and compliance planning purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Penalty amounts shown are proposed penalties and may have been modified through contest proceedings or settlement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What OSHA violations was FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. cited for?

FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. received 38 citation(s) covering 6 distinct OSHA standards. Total proposed penalties were $10,120.00. The inspection opened on 1991-04-10.

How much was FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. fined by OSHA?

OSHA proposed penalties of $10,120.00 against FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. in DUBUQUE, IA. Average per citation: $266.32.

Is FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. a safe workplace?

Based on enforcement records, FLEXSTEEL INDUSTRIES, INC. has a risk score of 42 out of 100. The volume of citations issued during this inspection suggests systematic compliance deficiencies rather than isolated incidents. Facilities with 10 or more citations typically face comprehensive abatement requirements and may be subject to follow-up inspections.

How does this penalty compare to the industry average?

The average penalty for Industry Sector 00 facilities is $1,195.75. This facility penalty of $10,120.00 is above the industry average.