SEMLING MENKE CO INC
SOUTH NAST ST, Merrill, WI 54452
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Mar 18, 1985#1955731Mar 18, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1955731$50016 viol.16 violations$500 in penalties
Inspection #1955731
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 18, 1985
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1985
- Closed
- Jul 22, 1985
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 280
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 16
- Violation Types
- 10 serious, 6 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,680
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 16 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 A01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $120 | $50 | Jun 30, 1985 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 B05 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $480 | $50 | Apr 30, 1985 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Serious | 4 | 2 | $60 | $50 | Apr 4, 1985 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 K03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $180 | $50 | Apr 8, 1985 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 B03 I | Serious | 4 | 2 | $120 | $50 | Jun 30, 1985 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 16 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Dec 20, 1983#14406615Dec 20, 1983Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#14406615$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14406615
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1984
- Closed
- Jan 26, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 80
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2 North Foster Plants 2 & 3, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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.
Dec 20, 1983#14406607Dec 20, 1983Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Health#14406607$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #14406607
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 20, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 18, 1984
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 90
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Wast Street Plant No 1, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 C01 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 5, 1984 | - | - |
Jan 4, 1983#14384788Jan 4, 1983Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#14384788$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14384788
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 4, 1983
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 1983
- Closed
- Jan 27, 1983
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Plant 3 N Foster St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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.
Jul 27, 1982#14335350Jul 27, 1982Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14335350$05 viol.5 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14335350
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 27, 1982
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 27, 1982
- Closed
- Aug 31, 1982
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 220
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Nast Street, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 K01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1982 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.242 Hand and Portable Powered Tools and Equipment, General OSHA citation code: 19100242 B | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 30, 1982 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 IVA | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1982 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.304 Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 V | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1982 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.305 Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment OSHA citation code: 19100305 G02 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Aug 23, 1982 | - | - |
Apr 4, 1981#14400790Apr 4, 1981Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#14400790$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #14400790
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 4, 1981
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 4, 1981
- Closed
- Sep 23, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 15, 1981 | - | - |
May 22, 1980#14329601May 22, 1980Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#14329601$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14329601
Dates
- Opened
- May 22, 1980
- Closing Conference Date
- May 22, 1980
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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.
Mar 1, 1979#14328967Mar 1, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#14328967$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14328967
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 1, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 1, 1979
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 199
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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.
Nov 1, 1977#14328595Nov 1, 1977Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#14328595$9006 viol.6 violations$900 in penalties
Inspection #14328595
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 1, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 1, 1978
- Closed
- Jun 4, 1981
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 200
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $900
- Penalties on Record
- $900
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 6 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 3 | - | $900 | $900 | Feb 16, 1981 | - | - |
| 02001A | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Feb 18, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001B | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001C | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 IV | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Mar 20, 1978 | - | - |
| 02001D | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D09 VII | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Apr 20, 1978 | - | - |
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.
Oct 13, 1977#14321673Oct 13, 1977Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#14321673$08 viol.8 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #14321673
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 13, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 14, 1977
- Closed
- Nov 15, 1977
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- South Nast St, Merrill, WI 54452
- 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 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 F06 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 7, 1977 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.133 Eye and Face Protection OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1977 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 B02 I | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1977 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1977 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.213 Woodworking Machinery Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100213 H04 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 31, 1977 | - | - |
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.
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.
11 inspections, 1973 to 1985. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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