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RELIABLE PLATING WORKS INC
$7,477
penalties
56
viol.
17
insp.

RELIABLE PLATING WORKS INC

644 SOUTH 5TH STREET, MILWAUKEE, WI 53204NAICS 332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

Inspections
17
Jul 1974 to Mar 2016 · 12 safety, 5 health
Violations
56
across 17 inspections
Penalties on record
$7,477
latest amounts in DOL records
By classification
Serious 19Willful 0Repeat 2Other 35

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

Inspection records

Mar 2, 2016Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#341294221$00 viol.

Inspection #341294221

Dates

Opened
Mar 2, 2016
Closing Conference Date
Mar 2, 2016
Closed
Jul 5, 2016

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
80
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
0
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
5230 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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.

Apr 7, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#122393184$1,1903 viol.

Inspection #122393184

Dates

Opened
Apr 7, 2011
Closing Conference Date
Aug 22, 2011
Closed
Nov 15, 2011

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
38
Related Activity
1 complaint

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
2 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,380
Penalties on Record
$1,190
Site Address
5230 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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.

Chemical Exposure Sampling17 substances sampled

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

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)20mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Cadmium20mg/m³
Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3)10.000128mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts20mg/m³
Chromium (VI) - TWA10.000066mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)20mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)20mg/m³
Formaldehyde20ppm
Hydrogen Chloride10ppm
Iron Oxide Fume20.1598614 - 0.1843146mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)20mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)20mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)20mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume20mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious11$2,380$1,190Oct 15, 2011--
01001B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Serious11$0$0Oct 15, 2011--
020011910.151
Medical Services and First Aid
OSHA citation code: 19100151 C
Other11$0$0Nov 10, 2011--
Jul 19, 2007Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#309360774$1,0002 viol.

Inspection #309360774

Dates

Opened
Jul 19, 2007
Closing Conference Date
Jul 19, 2007
Closed
Sep 26, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
75
Related Activity
1 referral

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
2
Violation Types
1 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$2,025
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
5230 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.132
Personal Protective Equipment - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100132 D01 I
Other110$1,125$500Aug 19, 2007--
010021910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Serious512$900$500Sep 22, 2007--
Jan 12, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#307059006$1,7163 viol.

Inspection #307059006

Dates

Opened
Jan 12, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Jan 12, 2005
Closed
Jun 1, 2007

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
75

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
3
Violation Types
3 serious
Initial Penalties
$2,450
Penalties on Record
$1,716
Site Address
5230 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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 (3 of 3 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Serious25$700$490Mar 10, 2005--
010021910.147
Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)
OSHA citation code: 19100147 C06 I
Serious16$875$613Apr 9, 2005--
010031910.333
Electrical - Selection and Use of Work Practices
OSHA citation code: 19100333 B02 I
Serious14$875$613Mar 20, 2005--
Jan 6, 2005Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122383938$1,2264 viol.

Inspection #122383938

Dates

Opened
Jan 6, 2005
Closing Conference Date
Jan 20, 2005
Closed
Mar 22, 2005

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
75

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
4
Violation Types
2 serious, 2 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,750
Penalties on Record
$1,226
Site Address
5230 S 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)80mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)80mg/m³
Cadmium80mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts80mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)80mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)80mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume80 - 8.2971mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)80mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)80 - 0.0215833mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)80mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)80 - 0.0381808mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)80mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume80mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 D03
Serious17$875$613Mar 10, 2005--
010021910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 K02
Serious17$875$613Mar 10, 2005--
020011910.22
Walking-Working Surfaces - General Requirements
OSHA citation code: 19100022 D01
Other12$0$0Mar 10, 2005--
020021910.95
Occupational Noise Exposure
OSHA citation code: 19100095 L01
Other17$0$0Mar 10, 2005--
Jul 19, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122042476$1,0008 viol.

Inspection #122042476

Dates

Opened
Jul 19, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jul 26, 1994
Closed
Oct 19, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
8
Violation Types
5 serious, 3 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,900
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
5230 South 13th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53221
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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 Sampling12 substances sampled

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

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Antimony and Compounds (as Sb)40mg/m³
Beryllium and Beryllium Compounds (as Be)20mg/m³
Chromium, Metal and Insoluble Salts40 - 0.0033mg/m³
Cobalt, Metal, Dust and Fume (as Co)40mg/m³
Copper Fume (as Cu)40mg/m³
Iron Oxide Fume40 - 0.0434mg/m³
Lead, Inorganic (as Pb)40mg/m³
Manganese Fume (as Mn)40 - 0.000262mg/m³
Molybdenum (as Mo), Insoluble Compounds (Total Dust)40mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)40 - 0.0082mg/m³
Vanadium fume (as V2O5)40mg/m³
Zinc Oxide Fume40 - 0.0014mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 8 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
01001A1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01
Serious11$700$700Sep 20, 1994--
01001B1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03
Serious11$0$0Sep 20, 1994--
01001C1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 B10
Serious11$0$0Sep 20, 1994--
01001D1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05
Serious11$0$0Oct 12, 1994--
01001E1910.134
Respiratory Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100134 E05 I
Serious11$0$0Oct 12, 1994--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 8 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Jul 8, 1994Planned (H) · Complete scope, Health#122038979$1,0005 viol.

Inspection #122038979

Dates

Opened
Jul 8, 1994
Closing Conference Date
Jul 28, 1994
Closed
Oct 12, 1994

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
28

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
5
Violation Types
4 serious, 1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$1,750
Penalties on Record
$1,000
Site Address
644 South 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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.

SubstanceSamplesResult RangeUnit
Chromic Acid and Chromates (as CrO3)20mg/m³
Nickel, Metal and Insoluble compounds (as Ni)20.0017mg/m³

Violations

Violation list (5 of 5 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 D01 II
Serious22$525$250Aug 28, 1994--
010021910.145
Specifications for Accident Prevention Signs and Tags
OSHA citation code: 19100145 C03
Serious25$525$250Aug 8, 1994--
01003A1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 I
Serious12$700$500Aug 8, 1994--
01003B1910.1200
Hazard Communication
OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 II
Serious12$0$0Aug 8, 1994--
020011910.305
Electrical - Wiring Methods, Components, and Equipment
OSHA citation code: 19100305 B01
Other12$0$0Aug 13, 1994--
Aug 21, 1985Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Safety#1274695$201 viol.

Inspection #1274695

Dates

Opened
Aug 21, 1985
Closing Conference Date
Aug 21, 1985
Closed
Sep 10, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 repeat
Initial Penalties
$140
Penalties on Record
$20
Site Address
644 South 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A06
Repeat12$140$20Sep 5, 1985--
Oct 2, 1984Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#1707116$07 viol.

Inspection #1707116

Dates

Opened
Oct 2, 1984
Closing Conference Date
Oct 5, 1984
Closed
Sep 10, 1985

Inspection

Advance Notice
No
Owner Type
Private
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
30

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
7
Violation Types
7 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
644 South 5th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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 7 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.23
Ladders
OSHA citation code: 19100023 C01
Other11$0$0Oct 31, 1984--
010021910.37
Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes
OSHA citation code: 19100037 I
Other130$0$0Nov 19, 1984--
01003A1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A01
Other12$0$0Oct 22, 1984--
01003B1910.133
Eye and Face Protection
OSHA citation code: 19100133 A06
Other11$0$0Oct 22, 1984--
010041910.212
General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding)
OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01
Other12$0$0Nov 19, 1984--

Showing the 5 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 7 total violations documented in the U.S. Department of Labor OSHA enforcement database. The complete violation list is available at enforcedata.dol.gov.

Nov 21, 1979Follow-Up (F) · Complete scope, Safety#15469307$01 viol.

Inspection #15469307

Dates

Opened
Nov 21, 1979
Closing Conference Date
Nov 21, 1979
Closed
Dec 17, 1979

Inspection

Advance Notice
Not recorded
Owner Type
Not recorded
Union Status
No
Number of Employees
28

Violations and Penalties

Total Violations
1
Violation Types
1 other-than-serious
Initial Penalties
$0
Penalties on Record
$0
Site Address
644 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Industry
332813 Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring

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 (1 of 1 shown)
CitationStandardTypeInstancesExposedInitialCurrentAbatementContestFinal Order
010011910.157
Portable Fire Extinguishers
OSHA citation code: 19100157 D03 II
Other1-$0$0Dec 14, 1979--
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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

1910.134Respiratory Protection7 citations · $700
1910.1200Hazard Communication5 citations · $1,690
1910.157Portable Fire Extinguishers5 citations · $0

Chemical exposure sampling

Samples
185
Substances
17
Inspections
4

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

Industry comparison

Violations per inspection
This employer3.3
Industry average3.3
Penalties per inspection
This employer$440
Industry average$2,288

Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing, 48,574 employers with OSHA inspections. Arithmetic from DOL records.

BLS 2024 survey: electroplating, plating, polishing, anodizing, and coloring reported 4.1 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 12.2%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source

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