Establishment profile
BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.
4747 CRESTWOOD DRIVE, WATERLOO, IA, 50702
Operated by MasterBrand, Inc · 1 of 37 establishments
337110 — Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop Manufacturing
EIN 421122484
Summary
BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. has accumulated 18 OSHA violations across 13 inspections over 42 years of recorded history, with $11,744 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 85th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 72 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 100th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 11 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
62% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 6 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 17 distinct standards shown · 18 citations in this view · $11,744 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | — | Jun 2003 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C01 | 1 | 1 | $2,625 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Feb 2015 | Feb 2015 |
| 29 CFR 8800.04 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 2007 | Apr 2007 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D03 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0145 C03 | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 II | 1 | 1 | $894 | Aug 1995 | Aug 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0334 A02 II | 1 | 1 | $850 | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0253 B04 III | 1 | 1 | $850 | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $750 | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 D02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1025 L01 I | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 2006 | Oct 2006 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 B07 | 1 | 1 | — | Jun 2003 | Jun 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C03 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C06 II | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0213 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Apr 2003 | Apr 2003 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0178 P01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 1989 | Jan 1989 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3371 within IA. Peer group: 72 employers. This establishment has 18 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 540 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2007 | AMPUTATED,PLANING MACHINE,FINGER,CAUGHT BY,HAND TOOL | 1 | — | — | |
| May 27, 2004 | WOOD CHIPS,AMPUTATED,FINGER,ROLLER--MACH/PART,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONVEYOR | 1 | — | — | |
| May 30, 2003 | AMPUTATED,FINGER,CAUGHT BETWEEN,CONVEYOR,HOPPER | 1 | — | — | |
| Jun 10, 1988 | KICK BACK,AMPUTATED,FINGER,MOLDING MACHINE,WORK RULES,INEXPERIENCE,BLADE | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 11+ years. Most recent activity: 11 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-03 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | |
| 2007-03-05 | Referral | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | |
| 2006-08-16 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $1,700 | |
| 2004-08-19 | Referral | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-03-02 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-06-12 | Referral | 3 | 3 | $900 | |
| 2003-03-06 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-02-12 | Referral | 6 | 4 | $4,875 | |
| 1995-07-13 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $894 | |
| 1988-12-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-06-10 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-04-20 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1984-01-03 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. is one of 37 establishments rolled up under the parent organization MasterBrand, Inc.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of MasterBrand, Inc across all 37 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing within IA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BERTCH CABINET MFG., INC.WATERLOO — 1 federal enforcement record
- BERTCH CABINET MFG., INC., MAIN CAMPUSWATERLOO — 1 federal enforcement record
- ADVANCED WOODWORK INC.HINTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- KPI CONCEPTS WEST INCWEST BURLINGTON — 1 federal enforcement record
- CUSTOM CABINETS & MILLWORK INC.MARION — 1 federal enforcement record
- MASTERBRAND CABINETSWATERLOO — 1 federal enforcement record
- CUSTOM WOOD PRODUCTS INC.CHARLES CITY — 1 federal enforcement record
- CLASSIC CUSTOM CABINETS, INC.DYERSVILLE — 1 federal enforcement record
- SWAN CREEK CABINETRY, INC.BOONE — 1 federal enforcement record
- BERTCH CABINET MANUFACTURING INC.WATERLOO — 1 federal enforcement record
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by MasterBrand, Inc, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCRICHMOND, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS, INC.ARTHUR, IL — 3 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS, INC.HUNTINGBURG, IN — 3 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCORPORATEDFERDINAND, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCGRANTS PASS, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETSJASPER, IN — 2 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCHILLSBORO, OR — 2 federal enforcement records
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCRIVERSIDE, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
- BERTCH CABINET MFG., INC.WATERLOO, IA — 1 federal enforcement record
- MASTERBRAND CABINETS INCRANCHO CUCAMONGA, CA — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All MasterBrand, Inc locationsParent rollup
- Wood Kitchen Cabinet and Countertop ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in IAState-wide enforcement data
- Wood Kitchen Cabinet in IAIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup MasterBrand, Inc, which operates 37 establishments in our dataset.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. has 13 OSHA inspections on record with 18 violations and $11,744 in total penalties.
- How does BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BERTCH CABINET MFG INC. operates in the wood kitchen cabinet and countertop manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 3.5. BERTCH CABINET MFG INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 5.22 compared to an industry average of 2.2.