MILLER COMPRESSING CO
1000 BAY ST, Milwaukee, WI 53207 · NAICS 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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Mar 20, 2012#332817402Mar 20, 2012Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#332817402$40,0006 viol.6 violations$40,000 in penalties
Inspection #332817402
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 20, 2012
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 11, 2012
- Contested
- Oct 2, 2012
- Final Order
- Sep 18, 2013
- Closed
- Feb 4, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 6 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $98,000
- Penalties on Record
- $40,000
- Site Address
- 1640 W. Bruce St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D01 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $70,000 | $7,000 | Oct 2, 2012 | Sep 18, 2013 | |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D02 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $0 | $7,000 | Oct 2, 2012 | Sep 18, 2013 | |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D03 | Serious | - | - | $7,000 | $7,000 | Oct 3, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
| 01004 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D04 I | Serious | - | - | $7,000 | $7,000 | Oct 3, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
| 01005 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 D06 | Serious | - | - | $7,000 | $7,000 | Oct 3, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 | Sep 18, 2013 |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Mar 23, 2011#315120386Mar 23, 2011Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#315120386$3,5001 viol.1 violation$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #315120386
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 23, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 1, 2011
- Closed
- Oct 24, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 15
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 900 S. Water St., Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01002 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 2 | 2 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Oct 8, 2011 | - | - |
Feb 8, 2008#311397491Feb 8, 2008Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#311397491$2,1251 viol.1 violation$2,125 in penalties
Inspection #311397491
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 8, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 24, 2008
- Closed
- Nov 7, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 313
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,125
- Penalties on Record
- $2,125
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.333 Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 IIA | Other | 1 | 1 | $2,125 | $2,125 | Aug 8, 2008 | - | - |
Aug 8, 2006#309356335Aug 8, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#309356335$2,4306 viol.6 violations$2,430 in penalties
Inspection #309356335
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 6, 2006
- Closed
- Jan 12, 2007
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 270
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,653
- Penalties on Record
- $2,430
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 E01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $828 | $0 | Sep 26, 2006 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 C07 III | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $810 | Dec 2, 2006 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 4 | $1,625 | $810 | Jan 1, 2007 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.179 Overhead and Gantry Cranes OSHA citation code: 19100179 J02 | Other | 1 | 3 | $975 | $0 | Dec 2, 2006 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01 | Other | 1 | 3 | $975 | $0 | Nov 20, 2006 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 6 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Aug 8, 2006#309356194Aug 8, 2006Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#309356194$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #309356194
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 8, 2006
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 20, 2006
- Closed
- Oct 5, 2006
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0 - 0.0035118 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.2988862 - 0.3241543 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0.0030728 - 0.0082745 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Oct 28, 2003#122410590Oct 28, 2003Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#122410590$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122410590
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 28, 2003
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 6, 2004
- Closed
- Jan 6, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 275
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 2 | 0.0043096 - 0.0097414 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0.8929085 - 8.8504305 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 - 0.019833 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0.0031069 - 0.0344828 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.0870418 | mg/m³ |
May 10, 2001#122413404May 10, 2001Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122413404$5,6384 viol.4 violations$5,638 in penalties
Inspection #122413404
Dates
- Opened
- May 10, 2001
- Closing Conference Date
- May 21, 2001
- Closed
- Jan 20, 2004
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $6,125
- Penalties on Record
- $5,638
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling13 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 6 | 0 - 0.0048515 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 6 | 0 - 0.0005 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 6 | 0.0009064 - 0.0158 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 6 | 0 - 0.005 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 6 | 0.002263 - 0.1257768 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 6 | 0.1631504 - 8.5 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 6 | 0.0080983 - 0.8983 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 6 | 0 - 0.0693 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 6 | 0 - 0.0243869 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 6 | 0 - 0.0203 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 6 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 6 | 0.0139476 - 0.8617 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,625 | $1,138 | Jun 8, 2001 | - | - |
| 02001 | 1910.1030 Bloodborne Pathogens OSHA citation code: 19101030 C01 IV | Other | 1 | 12 | $0 | $0 | Jul 23, 2001 | - | - |
| 03001A | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 C01 | Other | 2 | 2 | $4,500 | $4,500 | Nov 7, 2001 | - | - |
| 03001B | 1910.1025 Lead OSHA citation code: 19101025 F02 I | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 2001 | - | - |
Dec 1, 1993#122038276Dec 1, 1993Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#122038276$6001 viol.1 violation$600 in penalties
Inspection #122038276
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 1, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 1, 1993
- Closed
- May 23, 1994
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,375
- Penalties on Record
- $600
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II | Serious | 1 | 27 | $1,375 | $600 | Apr 1, 1994 | - | - |
Sep 9, 1993#103470175Sep 9, 1993Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#103470175$2501 viol.1 violation$250 in penalties
Inspection #103470175
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 9, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 26, 1993
- Closed
- Dec 13, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $700
- Penalties on Record
- $250
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling12 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antimony and Compounds (as Sb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 3 | 0 - 0.0023 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 3 | 0 - 0.0306 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 3 | 0 - 0.000442 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 3 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 3 | 0 - 0.0099 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1904.2 Partial Exemption for Establishments in Certain Industries OSHA citation code: 19040002 A | Other | 1 | 250 | $700 | $250 | Nov 22, 1993 | - | - |
Aug 9, 1990#102352143Aug 9, 1990Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#102352143$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #102352143
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 9, 1990
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 29, 1990
- Closed
- Oct 11, 1990
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 2 complaints
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1640 West Bruce Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
- Industry
- 423930 Recyclable Material Merchant Wholesalers
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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling1 substance sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Butoxyethanol | 8 | 0 - 0.0225 | ppm |
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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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Industry comparison
Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods, 25,394 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: recyclable material merchant wholesalers reported 3.7 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.0%; NAICS 42393 level). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source