COMET INC
N56 W12678 SILVER SPRING RD, MENOMONEE FALLS, WI 53051 · NAICS 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Feb 13, 2020#344628854Feb 13, 2020Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344628854$5,9005 viol.5 violations$5,900 in penalties
Inspection #344628854
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 13, 2020
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 2020
- Final Order
- May 15, 2020
- Closed
- Feb 9, 2021
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 13
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,337
- Penalties on Record
- $5,900
- Site Address
- N56w12678 W. Silver Spring Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 333992 Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J01 II | Serious | 2 | 6 | $3,084 | $1,500 | Jun 18, 2020 | - | May 15, 2020 |
| 01002A | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $3,856 | $3,000 | Jun 18, 2020 | - | May 15, 2020 |
| 01002B | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,084 | $0 | Jun 18, 2020 | - | May 15, 2020 |
| 01004 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 I B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $2,313 | $1,400 | May 28, 2020 | - | May 15, 2020 |
| 02001 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 G01 V | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | May 28, 2020 | - | May 15, 2020 |
Jul 30, 2010#313529141Jul 30, 2010Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#313529141$4004 viol.4 violations$400 in penalties
Inspection #313529141
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 30, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 18, 2010
- Closed
- Oct 4, 2010
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $625
- Penalties on Record
- $400
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 811310 Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 L01 II | Other | 1 | 1 | $625 | $400 | Oct 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2010 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 2010 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 Q07 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Oct 1, 2010 | - | - |
Sep 11, 2008#122395205Sep 11, 2008Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#122395205$3163 viol.3 violations$316 in penalties
Inspection #122395205
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 11, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 17, 2008
- Closed
- Jan 7, 2009
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $450
- Penalties on Record
- $316
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 B02 III | Serious | 1 | 2 | $225 | $158 | Dec 16, 2008 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.305 Wiring methods, components, and equipment for general use OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $225 | $158 | Dec 5, 2008 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 16, 2008 | - | - |
Mar 11, 2003#305277105Mar 11, 2003Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#305277105$5002 viol.2 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #305277105
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 11, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 11, 2003
- Closed
- May 21, 2003
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,200
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 The control of hazardous energy (lockout/tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C01 | Serious | 1 | - | $750 | $500 | May 2, 2003 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 | Other | 1 | - | $450 | $0 | Apr 19, 2003 | - | - |
Feb 20, 1992#102976644Feb 20, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102976644$3504 viol.4 violations$350 in penalties
Inspection #102976644
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 20, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 20, 1992
- Closed
- May 20, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $675
- Penalties on Record
- $350
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 6 | $375 | $200 | May 4, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $300 | $150 | Apr 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.22 OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | 10 | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 1992 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.304 Wiring design and protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 2 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Mar 9, 1992 | - | - |
Apr 7, 1988#103466983Apr 7, 1988Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#103466983$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #103466983
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 7, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 7, 1988
- Closed
- Apr 7, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 10
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd., Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
Feb 28, 1985#2338408Feb 28, 1985Planned (H) · No Inspection scope, Safety#2338408$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #2338408
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 28, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1985
- Closed
- Feb 28, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 8
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
Feb 9, 1982#15566201Feb 9, 1982Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#15566201$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15566201
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 9, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 9, 1982
- Closed
- Feb 9, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 22
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
Apr 10, 1981#15482318Apr 10, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15482318$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15482318
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 10, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 10, 1981
- Closed
- Apr 10, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
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.
Feb 4, 1981#15565443Feb 4, 1981Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15565443$504 viol.4 violations$50 in penalties
Inspection #15565443
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 4, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 17, 1981
- Closed
- Apr 14, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $50
- Penalties on Record
- $50
- Site Address
- N56 W12678 Silver Spring Rd, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
- Industry
- 332313 Plate Work Manufacturing
Complaint Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a complaint inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. OSHA can open complaint-driven inspections after receiving safety or health complaints from workers or their representatives.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 1 | - | $50 | $50 | Mar 20, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.252 General requirements OSHA citation code: 19100252 E02 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 28, 1981 | - | - |
| 02002 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011014 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1981 | - | - |
| 02003 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 B 021007 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 6, 1981 | - | - |
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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.
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Standards cited
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