This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Colwell Merchandising Safety Record

Kendallville, IN

F

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

Last inspected 03/06/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Colwell Merchandising in Kendallville, Indiana has 38 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 21 classified as serious and $5,930 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1987 to 1997.

Colwell Merchandising, located in Kendallville, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 38 violations on file, 21 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,930.

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.

38 Violations
3 Inspections
21 Serious
$5,930 Penalties
Serious?
21 ($5,830)
Other-than-Serious?
17 ($100)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1991
1910.0304 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1991
OSHA initially proposed $11,160 in penalties for Colwell Merchandising, later reduced to $5,930 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $360
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $630
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
5 citations $1,660
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
4 citations $270
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
3 citations $990
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/06/1997 Planned? Kendallville, IN 18 $3,300
03/06/1991 Planned? Kendallville, IN 13 $2,350
11/06/1987 Accident? Kendallville, IN 7 $280

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