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WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY CO
$119,590
penalties
194
viol.
28
insp.

WISCONSIN ALUMINUM FOUNDRY CO

838 S 16TH ST, Manitowoc, WI 54220NAICS 331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

Inspections
28
Sep 1973 to Apr 2026 · 19 safety, 9 health
Violations
194
across 28 inspections
Penalties on record
$119,590
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 76Willful 0Repeat 10Other 108

Having inspection records is common for businesses in regulated industries. Data and methodology

Inspection records

Mar 24, 2000FatalityAccident (A) · Complete scope, Safety#122007347$8,80010 viol.

Inspection #122007347

Dates

Opened
Mar 24, 2000
Closing Conference Date
Apr 6, 2000
Closed
Oct 3, 2000

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
540
Related Activity
1 accident

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
5 serious, 5 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$15,300
Penalties on Record
$8,800
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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.

Incident Investigation Summaries

Incident investigation summaries linked to this inspection through OSHA's accident and injury enforcement data. These summaries describe the reported incident. The enforcement outcome for the linked inspection is in the inspection details above.

FatalityMar 23, 2000

Employee killed when crushed in molding machine

Injury: FractureBody part: MultipleSource: MachineEvent: Caught In or Between

Violations

Violation list (5 of 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001B1910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C03
Other13$0$350May 9, 2000--
01002A1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IVD
Serious13$1,350$700May 14, 2000--
01002B1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 I
Other13$0$0May 14, 2000--
01002C1910.106
Flammable Liquids
OSHA citation code: 19100106 E06 II
Other13$0$0May 14, 2000--
010031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IIIB
Serious18$4,500$4,500May 12, 2000--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 20, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122466147$2,1006 viol.

Inspection #122466147

Dates

Opened
Aug 20, 1996
Closing Conference Date
Aug 29, 1996
Closed
Apr 3, 1997

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
400

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
6 serious
Initial Penalties
$5,250
Penalties on Record
$2,100
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 Sampling16 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Aluminum (as Al), Metal (Total Dust)10.92mg/m³
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)60mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)60mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts60mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)60mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)60 - 0.0803mg/m³
Formaldehyde90.0245 - 1.7638ppm
Gravimetric DeterminationQC160 - 55mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume60 - 0.0541mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)60 - 0.0096mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)60 - 0.000888mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)60mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)60mg/m³
Phenol61.6989 - 10.7667mg/m³
Sample WeightQC90.117 - 0.691mg
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)90 - 17%
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)60mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume60 - 0.3949mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 6 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 C01
Serious11$2,625$1,050Mar 14, 1997--
01001B1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 F01
Serious11$0$0Mar 14, 1997--
01001C1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 G01 I
Serious11$0$0Dec 21, 1996--
01001D1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 E01
Serious12$0$0Jan 7, 1997--
01002A1910.1048
Formaldehyde
OSHA citation code: 19101048 L01 I
Serious11$2,625$1,050Jan 13, 1997--

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.

Nov 30, 1993Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#103519062$3,2009 viol.

Inspection #103519062

Dates

Opened
Nov 30, 1993
Closing Conference Date
Nov 30, 1993
Closed
Feb 10, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
335

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
9
Violation Types
6 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$6,375
Penalties on Record
$3,200
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 9 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious12$1,125$500Dec 27, 1993--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious33$1,125$600Jan 21, 1994--
010031910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious22$1,875$1,200Jan 21, 1994--
01004A1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious23$1,125$450Jan 21, 1994--
01004B1910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I
Serious23$0$0Jan 21, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 9 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Aug 6, 1991Referral (C) · Partial scope, Health#106504905$1,6005 viol.

Inspection #106504905

Dates

Opened
Aug 6, 1991
Closing Conference Date
Aug 7, 1991
Closed
Jan 14, 1992

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
275
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
2 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,000
Penalties on Record
$1,600
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 II
Serious13$1,500$850Jan 1, 1992--
010021910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 H
Serious33$1,500$750Jan 1, 1992--
03001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D02 I
Other16$0$0Oct 10, 1991--
030021910.141
Sanitation
OSHA citation code: 19100141 G02
Other15$0$0Sep 17, 1991--
030031910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C07 IV
Other14$0$0Oct 8, 1991--
Apr 17, 1989Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#103079505$00 viol.

Inspection #103079505

Dates

Opened
Apr 17, 1989
Closing Conference Date
Apr 17, 1989
Closed
Apr 18, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
334

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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.

Dec 15, 1988Referral (C) · Complete scope, Health#100108711$47511 viol.

Inspection #100108711

Dates

Opened
Dec 15, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Mar 31, 1989
Closed
Aug 29, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
312
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
11
Violation Types
7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$910
Penalties on Record
$475
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling28 substances sampled

Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Acrolein21P / 1A0ppm
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)80mg/m³
Benzo [a] Pyrene10mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)60mg/m³
Cadmium Fume (as Cd)80 - 0.0012mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts80 - 0.006mg/m³
Chrysene10mg/m³
Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction)10.3982mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)80mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)80 - 0.2338mg/m³
Dioxane80 - 9.4285ppm
Fluorides (as F)10
Formaldehyde21P / 1A0.0773 - 0.1821ppm
Hexachloroethane10.1449ppm
Iron Oxide Fume80 - 0.0933mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)80 - 0.0641mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)80 - 0.0021mg/m³
Methyl Chloroform83.4812 - 280.7799ppm
Methylene bisphenyl isocyanate20mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)80mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)80mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Respirable Fraction)130.0415 - 0.5075mg/m³
Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust)90.231 - 1.2615mg/m³
Phenol10.81mg/m³
Phosgene10.02ppm
Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction)150 - 10%
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)80mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume80 - 0.4022mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 11 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 B01
Serious18$210$75Jun 30, 1989--
01002A1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 D02
Serious34$350$225Jun 5, 1989--
01002B1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 J02 IA
Serious34$0$0Jun 5, 1989--
01002C1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IIA
Serious33$0$0Jul 24, 1989--
01002D1910.1025
Lead
OSHA citation code: 19101025 J03 IIB
Serious33$0$0Jul 24, 1989--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 11 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Oct 18, 1988Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#102539475$1,30025 viol.

Inspection #102539475

Dates

Opened
Oct 18, 1988
Closing Conference Date
Oct 19, 1988
Closed
Apr 18, 1989

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
312
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
25
Violation Types
5 serious, 1 repeat, 19 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$3,700
Penalties on Record
$1,300
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 25 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A05
Serious11$200$50Nov 29, 1988--
010021910.219
Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus
OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01
Serious33$400$50Jan 23, 1989--
01003A1910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F04
Serious7100$700$100Dec 22, 1988--
01003B1910.304
Electrical - Wiring Design and Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100304 F05 I
Serious44$0$0Feb 22, 1989--
020011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Repeat1212$1,200$850Mar 22, 1989--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 25 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Apr 2, 1986Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#100115500$1602 viol.

Inspection #100115500

Dates

Opened
Apr 2, 1986
Closing Conference Date
Apr 3, 1986
Closed
Jun 17, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
235

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 repeat, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$160
Penalties on Record
$160
Site Address
838 S. 16th St., Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 (2 of 2 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Repeat11$160$160May 7, 1986--
020011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other11$0$0May 7, 1986--
Apr 3, 1985Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1690064$3606 viol.

Inspection #1690064

Dates

Opened
Apr 3, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Apr 5, 1985
Contested
May 7, 1985
Final Order
Oct 28, 1985
Closed
Jul 7, 1986

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
235

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
6
Violation Types
2 serious, 4 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$720
Penalties on Record
$360
Site Address
838 S 16th Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious136$320$160Sep 30, 1985May 7, 1985Oct 28, 1985
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II
Serious32$400$200Feb 15, 1986May 7, 1985Oct 28, 1985
020011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 A
Other24$0$0Aug 30, 1985May 7, 1985Oct 28, 1985
020021910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 A01 I
Other11$0$0May 2, 1985May 7, 1985Oct 28, 1985
020031910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 G01 III
Other11$0$0Jul 30, 1985May 7, 1985Oct 28, 1985

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.

Jul 7, 1982Planned (H) · Partial scope, Health#14346142$10010 viol.

Inspection #14346142

Dates

Opened
Jul 7, 1982
Closing Conference Date
Oct 6, 1982
Closed
Apr 11, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
Yes
Number of Employees
220
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
10
Violation Types
10 serious
Initial Penalties
$780
Penalties on Record
$100
Site Address
838 S 16th St, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Industry
331524 Aluminum Foundries (except Die-Casting)

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 10 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 A
Serious2-$420$50Oct 25, 1982--
01001B1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01
Serious6-$0$0Nov 13, 1984--
01001C1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01
Serious6-$0$0Oct 25, 1982--
01001D1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 L03
Serious6-$0$0Nov 1, 1982--
01001E1910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 O01
Serious1-$0$0Oct 25, 1982--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 10 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

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Source: OSHA chemical exposure sampling data (OSHA Information System). P = Personal (worker breathing zone), A = Area (general air). Rows marked QC are analytical quality control measurements, not chemical exposures. OSHA PEL (Permissible Exposure Limit) values from the OSHA Occupational Chemical Database, matched via IMIS substance code (analyte code) (exact government key).

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.

Standards cited

1910.1025Lead28 citations · $15,180
1910.212General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)15 citations · $27,585
1910.215Abrasive Wheel Machinery9 citations · $5,364

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
426
Substances
32
Inspections
5

Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer6.9
Industry average3.1
Penalties per inspection
This employer$4,271
Industry average$2,943

Primary Metal Manufacturing, 9,284 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

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