Establishment profile
THE ADAMS COMPANY
8040 CHAVENELLE ROAD, DUBUQUE, IA, 52001
332710 — Machine Shops
Summary
THE ADAMS COMPANY has accumulated 8 OSHA violations across 5 inspections over 39 years of recorded history, with $4,180 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 63rd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 101 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 87th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 7 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
THE ADAMS COMPANY appears in OSHA workplace safety record 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), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls. Single-agency enforcement records typically indicate either a discrete incident-based inspection or a low-risk operational profile.
OSHA workplace safety
60% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 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. 7 distinct standards shown · 8 citations in this view · $4,180 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $3,280 | Oct 1990 | Nov 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0215 D01 | 1 | 1 | $280 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | $210 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $210 | Oct 1990 | Oct 1990 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0029 B01 | 1 | 1 | $200 | Nov 2018 | Nov 2018 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A06 | 1 | 1 | — | May 1987 | May 1987 |
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
Above average violations in NAICS 3327 within IA. Peer group: 101 employers. This establishment has 8 OSHA violations; peer median is 4.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for THE ADAMS COMPANY. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
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 THE ADAMS COMPANY. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2018 | Amputated,Amputation,Caught By,Finger,Lathe | 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 7+ years. Most recent activity: 7 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 THE ADAMS COMPANY. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for THE ADAMS COMPANY. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for THE ADAMS COMPANY. 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 THE ADAMS COMPANY. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for THE ADAMS COMPANY. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-10-03 | Referral | 2 | 1 | $3,200 | |
| 1990-12-06 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-10-30 | Referral | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1990-08-28 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $980 | |
| 1987-04-29 | Planned | 2 | — | $0 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Other employers in this industry and state
Other employers in machine shops within IA, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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- GENERAL MACHINE WORKS CO.SPENCER — 2 federal enforcement records
- THE NELSON COMPANY, INC.FAIRFIELD — 2 federal enforcement records
- CHICAGO RIVET & MACHINE CO.ALBIA — 2 federal enforcement records
- GMT CORPORATIONWAVERLY — 2 federal enforcement records
- SADLER MACHINE CO INCCEDAR RAPIDS — 2 federal enforcement records
- ELDRIDGE WELDING & MACHINE CO.DES MOINES — 1 federal enforcement record
- JEWELL MACHINE & FABRICATION COMPANY INC.DAVENPORT — 1 federal enforcement record
- ROEMER MACHINE & WELDING CO., INC.DAVENPORT — 1 federal enforcement record
- EIMCOFARLEY — 1 federal enforcement record
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on THE ADAMS COMPANY from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. 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.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is THE ADAMS COMPANY's OSHA violation history?
- THE ADAMS COMPANY has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 8 violations and $4,180 in total penalties.
- How does THE ADAMS COMPANY's safety record compare to its industry?
- THE ADAMS COMPANY operates in the machine shops industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 2.7.