THOMAS INDUSTRIES INC
700 OAK ST, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
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Inspection records
May 3, 1979#15439763May 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15439763$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15439763
Dates
- Opened
- May 3, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- May 3, 1979
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 700 Oak St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- 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.
Oct 22, 1975#15506843Oct 22, 1975Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15506843$308 viol.8 violations$30 in penalties
Inspection #15506843
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 22, 1975
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 22, 1975
- Closed
- Mar 1, 1976
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 362
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 8
- Violation Types
- 8 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $30
- Penalties on Record
- $30
- Site Address
- 700 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- 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 (8 of 8 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1975 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B09 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1975 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 F03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B09 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 12, 1975 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.217 Mechanical Power Presses OSHA citation code: 19100217 C02 IA | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Mar 1, 1976 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Other | 5 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 F01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 29, 1975 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.309 OSHA citation code: 19100309 A 040004 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 5, 1975 | - | - |
Jun 27, 1974#15438989Jun 27, 1974Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#15438989$2254 viol.4 violations$225 in penalties
Inspection #15438989
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 27, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 27, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 3, 1975
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 440
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $225
- Penalties on Record
- $225
- Site Address
- 700 Oak St, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- 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 (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Other | 20 | - | $150 | $150 | Feb 3, 1975 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D12 I | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Aug 6, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D02 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Nov 30, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.94 Ventilation OSHA citation code: 19100094 D10 | Other | 3 | - | $45 | $45 | Nov 30, 1974 | - | - |
Apr 22, 1974#15505787Apr 22, 1974Complaint (B) · Complete scope, Safety#15505787$36037 viol.37 violations$360 in penalties
Inspection #15505787
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 22, 1974
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 22, 1974
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 420
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 37
- Violation Types
- 37 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $360
- Penalties on Record
- $360
- Site Address
- 700 Oak Street, Fort Atkinson, WI 53538
- 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 (12 of 37 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 A01 | Other | 3 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1974 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 C03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.22 Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A08 II | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1974 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Other | 1 | - | $30 | $30 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01007 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 III | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 31, 1974 | - | - |
| 01008 | 1910.25 Stairways OSHA citation code: 19100025 D01 X | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1974 | - | - |
| 01009 | 1910.28 Duty to Have Fall Protection OSHA citation code: 19100028 D03 | Other | 2 | - | $30 | $30 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01010 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 D01 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | May 7, 1974 | - | - |
| 01011 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 B01 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
| 01012 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 Q01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Jun 21, 1974 | - | - |
Showing the 12 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 37 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
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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.
4 inspections, 1974 to 1979. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
Source: DOL OSHA enforcement data (inspections and violations), linked via activity_nr (exact government key).
Penalty changes: Amounts shown reflect what OSHA's enforcement record publishes. The reason for any change is not stated unless OSHA's record explicitly says so.