RICHLAND CENTER FOUNDRY COMPANY
BOX 151 FOUNDRY DR, Richland Center, WI 53581
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Inspection records
Aug 30, 2000#300572138Aug 30, 2000Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#300572138$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300572138
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 30, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 30, 2000
- Closed
- Aug 31, 2000
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 230
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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.
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.
Employee's foot injured in chain and sprocket drive
Aug 21, 1998#122466568Aug 21, 1998Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#122466568$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #122466568
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 21, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 21, 1998
- Closed
- Dec 7, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 290
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Jul 31, 1998#300566429Jul 31, 1998Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#300566429$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #300566429
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 31, 1998
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 4, 1998
- Closed
- Oct 20, 1998
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 300
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
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.
Jun 4, 1996#122465362Jun 4, 1996Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122465362$10,00021 viol.21 violations$10,000 in penalties
Inspection #122465362
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 4, 1996
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 1996
- Closed
- May 11, 1999
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 290
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 21
- Violation Types
- 20 serious, 1 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $36,225
- Penalties on Record
- $10,000
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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 Sampling18 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 |
| Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts | 4 | 0 - 0.0024 | mg/m³ |
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 2 | 0 - 0.052 | mg/m³ |
| Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Copper Fume (as Cu) | 4 | 0.0011 - 0.0214 | mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | 3 | 0 - 0.4369 | ppm |
| Furfuryl Alcohol | 2 | 12.0295 - 15.1263 | ppm |
| Gravimetric DeterminationQC | 47 | 0.19 - 10 | mg/m³ |
| Iron Oxide Fume | 4 | 0.1151 - 2.1983 | mg/m³ |
| Lead, Inorganic (as Pb) | 5 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Manganese Fume (as Mn) | 4 | 0.004 - 0.0177 | mg/m³ |
| Methyl Alcohol | 2 | 4.2022 - 12.6453 | ppm |
| Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni) | 4 | 0 - 0.0786 | mg/m³ |
| Sample WeightQC | 23 | 0.149 - 5.547 | mg |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 23 | 3.5 - 15 | % |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 2 | 1.4179 - 2.5269 | ppm |
| Vanadium fume (as V2O5) | 4 | 0 | mg/m³ |
| Zinc Oxide Fume | 4 | 0.0012 - 0.0199 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (5 of 21 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01 | Serious | 2 | 2 | $1,800 | $500 | Aug 23, 1996 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.24 Step Bolts and Manhole Steps OSHA citation code: 19100024 H | Serious | 1 | 1 | $3,150 | $900 | Aug 23, 1996 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.95 Occupational Noise Exposure OSHA citation code: 19100095 B01 | Serious | 1 | 3 | $1,500 | $450 | Aug 15, 1997 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.106 Flammable Liquids OSHA citation code: 19100106 E02 IIB2 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | $405 | Apr 15, 1998 | - | - |
| 01005A | 1910.107 Spray Finishing Using Flammable and Combustible Materials OSHA citation code: 19100107 B05 IV | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,350 | $405 | Apr 15, 1998 | - | - |
Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 21 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.
Jun 2, 1993#105942122Jun 2, 1993Monitoring (D) · Partial scope, Health#105942122$5001 viol.1 violation$500 in penalties
Inspection #105942122
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 2, 1993
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 2, 1993
- Closed
- Jul 30, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 225
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $975
- Penalties on Record
- $500
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- Industry
- Not classified in OSHA's inspection record.
Monitoring Inspection: This inspection record is categorized as a monitoring inspection in the DOL OSHA enforcement data. The public DOL category label is preserved here without adding extra interpretation beyond the government label.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 H02 IV | Serious | 1 | 30 | $975 | $500 | Jun 18, 1993 | - | - |
Mar 16, 1992#105937536Mar 16, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#105937536$2,80511 viol.11 violations$2,805 in penalties
Inspection #105937536
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1992
- Closed
- Apr 6, 1992
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 182
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 11
- Violation Types
- 7 serious, 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $5,500
- Penalties on Record
- $2,805
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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 11 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.23 Ladders OSHA citation code: 19100023 A02 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $1,100 | $660 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.27 Scaffolds and Rope Descent Systems OSHA citation code: 19100027 D03 | Serious | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Serious | 1 | 2 | $1,100 | $660 | Mar 27, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003A | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 D01 | Serious | 2 | 20 | $825 | $495 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
| 01003B | 1910.219 Mechanical Power-Transmission Apparatus OSHA citation code: 19100219 E03 I | Serious | 2 | 20 | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 1992 | - | - |
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.
Mar 16, 1992#102506920Mar 16, 1992Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#102506920$1,1002 viol.2 violations$1,100 in penalties
Inspection #102506920
Dates
- Opened
- Mar 16, 1992
- Closing Conference Date
- Mar 19, 1992
- Closed
- Dec 8, 1993
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 182
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 2
- Violation Types
- 2 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $1,100
- Penalties on Record
- $1,100
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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 Sampling5 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles (benzene soluble fraction) | 1 | 0.07 | mg/m³ |
| Formaldehyde | 2 | 0.1014 - 0.1064 | ppm |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 10 | 0.051 - 15 | % |
| Sulfur Dioxide | 9 | 0 - 2.6 | ppm |
| Sulfuric Acid | 3 | 0 - 0.016 | mg/m³ |
Violations
Violation list (2 of 2 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001A | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 A03 | Serious | 2 | 4 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Jan 31, 1994 | - | - |
| 01001B | 1910.1000 Air Contaminants OSHA citation code: 19101000 E | Serious | 1 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Jan 31, 1994 | - | - |
Jul 19, 1988#101377844Jul 19, 1988Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#101377844$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101377844
Dates
- Opened
- Jul 19, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 25, 1988
- Closed
- Sep 13, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 270
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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.
Chemical Exposure Sampling2 substances sampled
Air monitoring samples collected by OSHA during this inspection. Results grouped by substance.
| Substance | Samples | Result Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Particulates not otherwise regulated (Total Dust) | 8 | 0.183 - 0.619 | mg/m³ |
| Silica, Crystalline Quartz (Respirable Fraction) | 8 | 8.9 - 23 | % |
May 16, 1988#101377307May 16, 1988Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#101377307$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101377307
Dates
- Opened
- May 16, 1988
- Closing Conference Date
- May 16, 1988
- Closed
- May 24, 1988
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 250
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 1000 Foundry Drive, Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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.
Sep 2, 1987#101115384Sep 2, 1987Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#101115384$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #101115384
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 2, 1987
- Closing Conference Date
- Sep 2, 1987
- Closed
- Sep 3, 1987
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 155
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- Foundry Rd., Richland Center, WI 53581
- 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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor OSHA incident investigation data (`osha_accident` + `osha_accident_injury`). Linked via `rel_insp_nr` to the inspection activity number (exact government key). Injury, body part, source and event values are OSHA's own codes. OSHA states that these fields are not coded according to the requirements under the Occupational Injury and Illness Classification System (OIICS). Only the values present in the OSHA record are listed; an incident with no value that resolves in OSHA's code table shows "Injury details not recorded". Where a record covers several people, each field lists every value recorded across them.
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.
31 inspections, 1974 to 2015. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Short cases: When a case closed soon after it opened, the closed marker is drawn slightly to the right so both markers stay visible. Each row's card shows the exact dates.
Standards cited
Chemical exposure sampling
Sample results are listed in the record of each inspection that collected them.
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: iron foundries reported 5.5 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 7.1%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source