WHITEHALL SPECIALTIES INC.
1401 COUNTY HWY HH, HILLSBORO, WI 54634 · NAICS 311513 Cheese Manufacturing
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Inspection records
Jun 26, 2019#344110135Jun 26, 2019Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#344110135$01 viol.1 violation$0 in penalties
Inspection #344110135
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 26, 2019
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 26, 2019
- Final Order
- Aug 13, 2019
- Closed
- Aug 13, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 85
- 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
- S1401 County Hwy Hh, Hillsboro, WI 54634
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.178 Powered Industrial Trucks OSHA citation code: 19100178 A04 | Other | 1 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Aug 15, 2019 | - | Aug 13, 2019 |
Jan 24, 2018#342903697Jan 24, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#342903697$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #342903697
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 24, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 24, 2018
- Closed
- Jul 20, 2018
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 400
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- S1401 County Hwy Hh, Hillsboro, WI 54634
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese 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.
Aug 2, 2016#341664811Aug 2, 2016Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#341664811$7,0001 viol.1 violation$7,000 in penalties
Inspection #341664811
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 2, 2016
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 22, 2016
- Final Order
- Jan 17, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 27, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,471
- Penalties on Record
- $7,000
- Site Address
- S1401 County Hwy Hh, Hillsboro, WI 54634
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 5 | $12,471 | $7,000 | Mar 31, 2017 | - | Jan 17, 2017 |
Dec 15, 2010#313136574Dec 15, 2010Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#313136574$8,5005 viol.5 violations$8,500 in penalties
Inspection #313136574
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 15, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 16, 2011
- Closed
- May 26, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 5 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $22,000
- Penalties on Record
- $8,500
- Site Address
- 1401 County Hwy Hh, Hillsboro, WI 54634
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIACETYL | 6 | 0 - 0.252437 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 12 | 4.0229 - 105.6888 | mg/m³ |
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 12 | 4.0229 - 105.6888 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 12 | 0.413 - 23.068 | mg |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Apr 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 C | Serious | 4 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 4 | 4 | $5,000 | $0 | Jun 1, 2011 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 D01 III | Serious | 4 | 4 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Mar 3, 2011 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 II | Serious | 7 | 7 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Apr 1, 2011 | - | - |
Dec 3, 2010#313136400Dec 3, 2010Planned (H) · Records Only scope, Safety#313136400$3,5001 viol.1 violation$3,500 in penalties
Inspection #313136400
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 3, 2010
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2011
- Closed
- Apr 19, 2011
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 83
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $7,000
- Penalties on Record
- $3,500
- Site Address
- 1401 County Hwy Hh, Hillsboro, WI 54634
- Industry
- 311513 Cheese 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 (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 3 | 6 | $7,000 | $3,500 | Apr 15, 2011 | - | - |
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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
Chemical exposure sampling
Industry comparison
Food Manufacturing, 22,560 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.
BLS 2024 survey: cheese manufacturing reported 4.3 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 5.4%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source