This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1992. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Caldwell Manufacturing, Inc., Div. of Chief Ind Safety Record

Kearney, NE

F

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 01/28/1992

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Caldwell Manufacturing, Inc., Div. of Chief Ind in Kearney, Nebraska has 28 workplace safety violations across 1 inspection, with 25 classified as serious and $15,501 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations).

Caldwell Manufacturing, Inc., Div. of Chief Ind, located in Kearney, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 1992. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 28 violations on file, 25 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $15,501.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

28 Violations
1 Inspections
25 Serious
$15,501 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($15,501)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
OSHA initially proposed $26,640 in penalties for Caldwell Manufacturing, Inc., Div. of Chief Ind, later reduced to $15,501 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
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1910.0020 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
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1910.0120 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,687
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/28/1992 Complaint? Kearney, NE 28 $15,501

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