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A.F.K. CORP.
$31,312
penalties
100
viol.
12
insp.

A.F.K. CORP.

300 PACIFIC ST., RIPON, WI 54971

Inspections
12
Jan 1985 to Jun 2024 · 4 safety, 8 health
Violations
100
across 12 inspections
Penalties on record
$31,312
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 63Willful 2Repeat 5Other 30

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Inspection records

Jun 18, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347560138$6,7752 viol.

Inspection #347560138

Dates

Opened
Jun 18, 2024
Closing Conference Date
Jun 18, 2024
Final Order
Oct 28, 2024
Closed
Dec 17, 2024

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
65
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
2 serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$6,775
Site Address
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331511 Iron Foundries

Referral Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a referral inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Referral inspections can result from another agency, another OSHA activity, or another source referring a potential hazard to OSHA.

Violations

Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious12$0$6,775-Oct 28, 2024
01001C1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 II
Serious12$0$0-Oct 28, 2024
Sep 3, 2015Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#340893577$2,0823 viol.

Inspection #340893577

Dates

Opened
Sep 3, 2015
Closing Conference Date
Sep 3, 2015
Final Order
Dec 22, 2015
Closed
May 27, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,975
Penalties on Record
$2,082
Site Address
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331511 Iron Foundries

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 B02
Serious14$2,975$2,082Jun 5, 2016-Dec 22, 2015
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 C
Serious14$0$0Jun 5, 2016-Dec 22, 2015
01001C1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious14$0$0Jun 5, 2016-Dec 22, 2015
Mar 14, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#338958374$8,8527 viol.

Inspection #338958374

Dates

Opened
Mar 14, 2013
Closing Conference Date
May 7, 2013
Final Order
Aug 1, 2013
Closed
Aug 27, 2013

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
49

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 serious
Initial Penalties
$12,644
Penalties on Record
$8,852
Site Address
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331111

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious14$2,975$2,083-Aug 1, 2013
01002A1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III
Serious149$1,785$1,250Aug 23, 2013-Aug 1, 2013
01002B1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV
Serious149$0$0Aug 23, 2013-Aug 1, 2013
01002C1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01
Serious149$0$0Aug 23, 2013-Aug 1, 2013
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious33$2,975$2,083Aug 23, 2013-Aug 1, 2013

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 14, 2013Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#338955743$2,0833 viol.

Inspection #338955743

Dates

Opened
Mar 14, 2013
Closing Conference Date
Jul 8, 2013
Final Order
Aug 1, 2013
Closed
Apr 21, 2014

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
49

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,975
Penalties on Record
$2,083
Site Address
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331111

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Serious11$2,975$2,083May 1, 2014-Aug 1, 2013
01001B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Serious11$0$0May 1, 2014-Aug 1, 2013
020011910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 G02 I
Other11$0$0Sep 13, 2013-Aug 1, 2013
Oct 31, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309837094$2,20714 viol.

Inspection #309837094

Dates

Opened
Oct 31, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 2006
Closed
May 23, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
14
Violation Types
11 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,150
Penalties on Record
$2,207
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331511 Iron Foundries

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 14 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I
Serious13$875$613Apr 30, 2007--
01001B1910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious13$0$0Apr 16, 2007--
01002A1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 III
Serious12$875$613May 10, 2007--
01002B1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 IV
Serious12$0$0May 10, 2007--
01002C1910.179
Overhead and Gantry Cranes
OSHA citation code: 19100179 M01
Serious12$0$0Jun 21, 2007--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 31, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309836492$3,92320 viol.

Inspection #309836492

Dates

Opened
Oct 31, 2006
Closing Conference Date
Dec 14, 2006
Closed
Jun 27, 2008

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
50

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
20
Violation Types
17 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,600
Penalties on Record
$3,923
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
331511 Iron Foundries

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Chemical Exposure Sampling20 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Acrolein40ppm
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Benzene30.006944 - 0.008189ppm
Benzo [a] Pyrene20 - 0.000134mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Cadmium20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20mg/m³
Chrysene20.000246 - 0.000252mg/m³
Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)40.1072 - 0.353394mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20.003765 - 0.0047955mg/m³
Formaldehyde60 - 2.624936ppm
Gravimetric DeterminationQC160.1416 - 3.174mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume21.3510871 - 2.0435386mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20.0669163 - 0.1167625mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
Sample WeightQC160.114 - 2.612mg
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)160 - 10%
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume20mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 20 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Serious11$700$490Apr 6, 2007--
01001B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Serious110$0$0May 6, 2007--
01002A1910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 A03 IE1
Serious15$525$368Apr 6, 2007--
01002B1910.94
Ventilation
OSHA citation code: 19100094 A07
Serious15$0$0Apr 6, 2007--
010031910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Serious23$875$613Apr 30, 2007--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 20 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Mar 25, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#103523791$1,2508 viol.

Inspection #103523791

Dates

Opened
Mar 25, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Mar 30, 1993
Closed
Jun 23, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
55

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
4 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,500
Penalties on Record
$1,250
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Chemical Exposure Sampling14 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20 - 0.0007mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20 - 0.001mg/m³
Formaldehyde120.0028 - 0.4136ppm
Iron Oxide Fume20.3379 - 0.6204mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20.0131 - 0.025mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20.0164 - 0.0261mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)100 - 6.9mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20 - 0.0006mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume20.015 - 0.0282mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03
Other13$0$0Apr 27, 1993--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C05 IID
Other11$0$0Apr 26, 1993--
01003A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Other11$0$0May 25, 1993--
01003B1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 E
Other11$0$0May 25, 1993--
02001A1910.1000
Air Contaminants
OSHA citation code: 19101000 A02
Serious11$1,000$500Apr 25, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Sep 7, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#102543972$1801 viol.

Inspection #102543972

Dates

Opened
Sep 7, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Sep 8, 1989
Closed
Nov 2, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
42

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$180
Penalties on Record
$180
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Chemical Exposure Sampling16 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)30mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)30mg/m³
Cadmium Fume (as Cd)30mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts30mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)30mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)30mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume30 - 0.1355mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)30mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)30 - 0.0059mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)30mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)30mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)20mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)30.205 - 0.402mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)60.03 - 11%
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)30mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume30 - 0.0046mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Repeat12$180$180Oct 12, 1989--
Feb 16, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#101165033$2,7708 viol.

Inspection #101165033

Dates

Opened
Feb 16, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Feb 19, 1988
Closed
Nov 2, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
38

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
4 serious, 2 willful, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$5,520
Penalties on Record
$2,770
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Follow-Up Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a follow-up inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Follow-up inspections are used by OSHA after earlier enforcement activity and can be used to check later compliance status.

Chemical Exposure Sampling3 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)30.155 - 0.159mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)40.727 - 1.8605mg/m³
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)70 - 9.3%

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B09
Serious11$480$250Mar 29, 1988--
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11
Serious11$0$0Mar 29, 1988--
01001C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05
Serious11$0$0Apr 28, 1988--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious11$240$120Apr 28, 1988--
020011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other11$0$0Apr 11, 1988--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

May 21, 1987Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#101297661$4809 viol.

Inspection #101297661

Dates

Opened
May 21, 1987
Closing Conference Date
May 21, 1987
Closed
Jul 29, 1987

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
39

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
3 serious, 1 repeat, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$480
Penalties on Record
$480
Site Address
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971
Industry
Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.

Planned Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a planned inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. Planned inspections are part of OSHA's scheduled enforcement activity rather than being opened directly from a complaint or reported incident at that worksite.

Violations

Violation list (5 of 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious12$240$240Jul 1, 1987--
01002A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious11$120$120Jul 14, 1987--
01002B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E01 I
Serious11$0$0Jul 14, 1987--
020011910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09
Repeat11$120$120Jul 1, 1987--
030011910.215
Abrasive Wheel Machinery
OSHA citation code: 19100215 B05
Other11$0$0Jul 14, 1987--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

Understanding These Penalties

The maximum penalty for a serious violation in 2025 is $16,550 per violation. For willful violations, the range is $11,823 to $165,514. The current penalty column shows the latest amount on record in OSHA's database for each citation. When the current penalty differs from the initial penalty, OSHA's records show that the amount changed during the enforcement process, but this page does not determine the specific reason for each change. Penalty amounts are set by OSHA and adjusted annually for inflation.

Standards cited

1910.1000Air Contaminants22 citations · $5,083
1910.134Respiratory Protection12 citations · $1,886
1910.1200Hazard Communication10 citations · $0

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
294
Substances
27
Inspections
6

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

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