KOHLER CO
444 HIGHLAND DR., KOHLER, WI 53044
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Inspection records
Feb 27, 1979#14402879Feb 27, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#14402879$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14402879
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 27, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 28, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,800
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 44 High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Sep 8, 1978#14387567Sep 8, 1978Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#14387567$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14387567
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 8, 1978
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,500
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 44 High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Jul 19, 1978#14331581Jul 19, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#14331581$2001 viol.1 violation$200 in penalties
Inspection #14331581
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1979
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 25, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $400
- Penalties on Record
- $200
- Site Address
- 44 High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C02 | Serious | 1 | - | $400 | $200 | Apr 13, 1979 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
May 4, 1978#14370381May 4, 1978Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#14370381$1,0002 viol.2 violations$1,000 in penalties
Inspection #14370381
Dates
- Opened
- May 4, 1978
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1979
- Contested
- Feb 15, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 16, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,500
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $2,400
- Penalties on Record
- $1,000
- Site Address
- 44 High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B03 | Serious | 14 | - | $800 | $200 | Feb 27, 1979 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
| 02001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Repeat | 14 | - | $1,600 | $800 | Jan 14, 1980 | Feb 15, 1979 | - |
Sep 23, 1977#14321624Sep 23, 1977Accident (A) · Partial scope, Safety#14321624$9002 viol.2 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #14321624
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 23, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 1977
- Contested
- Nov 15, 1977
- Closed
- Sep 1, 1978
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Yes
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,500
- Related Activity
- 1 accident
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- Old Foundry At Sand Mixer Numb, Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Accident Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as an accident inspection in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement data. Employers must report work-related fatalities within 8 hours, and work-related inpatient hospitalizations, amputations, or losses of an eye within 24 hours. An accident-related inspection does not by itself determine fault.
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 011017 | Serious | 1 | - | $450 | $450 | Oct 21, 1977 | Nov 15, 1977 | - |
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | - | $450 | $450 | Nov 21, 1977 | Nov 15, 1977 | - |
Feb 25, 1977#14393003Feb 25, 1977Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#14393003$5003 viol.3 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #14393003
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 25, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 8, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 3
- Violation Types
- 3 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $500
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 B01 | Repeat | 1 | - | $500 | $500 | Jan 1, 1979 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Repeat | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1977 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Repeat | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 2, 1977 | - | - |
Feb 22, 1977#14343602Feb 22, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#14343602$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14343602
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 22, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 22, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,000
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- High Street, Kohler, WI 53044
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jan 14, 1976#15563620Jan 14, 1976Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#15563620$3201 viol.1 violation$320 in penalties
Inspection #15563620
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 1976
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 13, 1976
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 5,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 repeat
- Initial Penalties
- $320
- Penalties on Record
- $320
- Site Address
- No Street Address, Kohler, WI 53044
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Repeat | 6 | - | $320 | $320 | Feb 22, 1978 | - | - |
Dec 16, 1975#15499171Dec 16, 1975Planned (H) · Partial scope, Safety#15499171$92026 viol.26 violations$920 in penalties
Inspection #15499171
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 16, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 18, 1975
- Closed
- Dec 18, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 5,300
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 26
- Violation Types
- 9 repeat, 17 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $920
- Penalties on Record
- $920
- Site Address
- Enamel Iron Division, Kohler, WI 53044
- 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 26 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1976 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 B02 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1976 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VI | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1976 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.29 Fall Protection Systems and Criteria OSHA citation code: 19100029 A03 VII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 10, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jan 21, 1976 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 26 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
May 22, 1974#15588205May 22, 1974Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15588205$14027 viol.27 violations$140 in penalties
Inspection #15588205
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 965
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 27
- Violation Types
- 27 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $140
- Penalties on Record
- $140
- Site Address
- Engine And Electric Plant Div, Kohler, WI 53044
- 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 27 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E07 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 5, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jul 8, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 27 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Penalty amounts may differ from final amounts after settlement or judicial review. How to read these records
About these records
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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.
50 inspections, 1974 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.