UNIT DROP FORGE CO INC
1903 S 62 ST, West Allis, WI 53219
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Inspection records
May 15, 2024#347481194May 15, 2024Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#347481194$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #347481194
Dates
- Opened
- May 15, 2024
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 22, 2024
- Closed
- Aug 16, 2024
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 77
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
Nov 28, 2018#343620787Nov 28, 2018Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#343620787$11,0006 viol.6 violations$11,000 in penalties
Inspection #343620787
Dates
- Opened
- Nov 28, 2018
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 28, 2018
- Final Order
- Apr 17, 2019
- Closed
- Sep 11, 2019
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 100
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $25,327
- Penalties on Record
- $11,000
- Site Address
- 1903 S 62nd St, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
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.
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Violations
Violation list (5 of 6 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 | 1 | 4 | $9,282 | $6,000 | - | Apr 17, 2019 | |
| 01002A | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 I | Serious | 1 | 8 | $9,282 | $3,000 | May 31, 2019 | - | Apr 17, 2019 |
| 01002B | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 II | Serious | 1 | 8 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 2019 | - | Apr 17, 2019 |
| 01002C | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 A02 III | Serious | 6 | 24 | $0 | $0 | May 31, 2019 | - | Apr 17, 2019 |
| 01003 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 B01 | Serious | 1 | 4 | $6,763 | $2,000 | May 31, 2019 | - | Apr 17, 2019 |
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.
Dec 19, 2013#339526840Dec 19, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#339526840$7,9382 viol.2 violations$7,938 in penalties
Inspection #339526840
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 19, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 14, 2014
- Final Order
- May 16, 2014
- Closed
- May 23, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 162
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $11,340
- Penalties on Record
- $7,938
- Site Address
- 1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 25 | $5,670 | $3,969 | May 23, 2014 | - | May 16, 2014 |
| 01002 | 1910.218 Forging Machines OSHA citation code: 19100218 B01 | Serious | 9 | 25 | $5,670 | $3,969 | May 23, 2014 | - | May 16, 2014 |
Feb 19, 2013#338909823Feb 19, 2013Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#338909823$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #338909823
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 19, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 26, 2013
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 50
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
Jan 14, 2008#311397160Jan 14, 2008Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#311397160$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #311397160
Dates
- Opened
- Jan 14, 2008
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 16, 2008
- Closed
- Jan 28, 2008
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 138
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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.
Feb 1, 2005#307059485Feb 1, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307059485$3,4132 viol.2 violations$3,413 in penalties
Inspection #307059485
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2005
- Closed
- May 18, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 135
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,875
- Penalties on Record
- $3,413
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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 (2 of 2 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 C06 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $1,375 | $963 | May 11, 2005 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 F03 I | Serious | 1 | 12 | $3,500 | $2,450 | May 11, 2005 | - | - |
Feb 1, 2005#307059477Feb 1, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#307059477$6831 viol.1 violation$683 in penalties
Inspection #307059477
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 1, 2005
- Closing Conference Date
- Apr 4, 2005
- Closed
- May 17, 2005
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 133
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $683
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- Industry
- 332111 Iron and Steel Forging
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) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Cadmium | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 - 0.0201731 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 - 0.0131125 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0 - 0.0066139 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0.0464442 - 1.7158437 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0 - 0.0213888 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 G01 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $975 | $683 | May 11, 2005 | - | - |
Sep 22, 1998#122208705Sep 22, 1998Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122208705$2,5006 viol.6 violations$2,500 in penalties
Inspection #122208705
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 22, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 30, 1998
- Closed
- Feb 5, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 172
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 6
- Violation Types
- 5 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,325
- Penalties on Record
- $2,500
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 II | Serious | 1 | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Oct 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D04 VIII | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001C | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 D05 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01001D | 1910.146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces OSHA citation code: 19100146 E01 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $0 | $0 | Oct 16, 1998 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 C02 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $825 | $750 | Oct 16, 1998 | - | - |
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 20, 1994#122109747Oct 20, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#122109747$13,19523 viol.23 violations$13,195 in penalties
Inspection #122109747
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1994
- Closed
- Sep 19, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 153
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 23
- Violation Types
- 18 serious, 5 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $37,700
- Penalties on Record
- $13,195
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- 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 23 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 10 | 10 | $4,000 | $1,400 | Dec 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.36 Design and Construction Requirements for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100036 B04 | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $341 | Nov 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.38 Emergency Action Plans OSHA citation code: 19100038 A01 | Serious | 1 | 153 | $975 | $341 | Jun 30, 1996 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.101 Compressed Gases (General Requirements) OSHA citation code: 19100101 B | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $341 | Nov 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Serious | 3 | 5 | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 25, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 23 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Oct 20, 1994#122040769Oct 20, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122040769$10,39531 viol.31 violations$10,395 in penalties
Inspection #122040769
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 20, 1994
- Closing Conference Date
- Nov 10, 1994
- Closed
- Apr 24, 1996
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 153
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 31
- Violation Types
- 27 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $29,700
- Penalties on Record
- $10,395
- Site Address
- 1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219
- 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.
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) | 1 | 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 - 0.0018 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.539 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 2 | 0 - 0.1 | mg/m³ |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 2 | 0 - 0.0019 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 0 - 15 | % |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 2 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 2 | 0 - 0.0024 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 31 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.37 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes OSHA citation code: 19100037 F02 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $975 | $342 | Dec 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002A | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 G06 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,300 | $455 | Dec 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 01002B | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 J03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Dec 24, 1994 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 I02 I | Serious | 1 | 1 | $2,275 | $796 | Nov 25, 1994 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 D02 I | Serious | 1 | 5 | $975 | $341 | Nov 29, 1994 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 31 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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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.
17 inspections, 1979 to 2024. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron and steel forging reported 5.4 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 14.6%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source