HELWIG CARBON PRODUCTS INC
2550 N 30TH ST, Milwaukee, WI 53210
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Inspection records
Feb 6, 2017#342080041Feb 6, 2017Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#342080041$8,8731 viol.1 violation$8,873 in penalties
Inspection #342080041
Dates
- Opened
- Feb 6, 2017
- Closing Conference Date
- Feb 23, 2017
- Final Order
- Mar 3, 2017
- Closed
- Mar 7, 2017
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 255
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $12,675
- Penalties on Record
- $8,873
- Site Address
- 8900 W. Tower Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Industry
- 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing
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.
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 (1 of 1 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 A03 II | Serious | 1 | 1 | $12,675 | $8,873 | Mar 2, 2017 | - | Mar 3, 2017 |
Apr 16, 2014#339678211Apr 16, 2014Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Safety#339678211$3,4654 viol.4 violations$3,465 in penalties
Inspection #339678211
Dates
- Opened
- Apr 16, 2014
- Closing Conference Date
- Jul 24, 2014
- Final Order
- Aug 20, 2014
- Closed
- Aug 22, 2014
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 248
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 1 serious, 3 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $4,950
- Penalties on Record
- $3,465
- Site Address
- 8900 West Tower Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Industry
- 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product 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 (4 of 4 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 | 6 | 47 | $4,950 | $3,465 | Sep 2, 2014 | - | Aug 20, 2014 |
| 02001 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 E01 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | - | Aug 20, 2014 | |
| 02002 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 F05 | Other | 2 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Sep 2, 2014 | - | Aug 20, 2014 |
| 02003 | 1910.1200 Hazard Communication OSHA citation code: 19101200 G08 | Other | 5 | 3 | $0 | $0 | Sep 23, 2014 | - | Aug 20, 2014 |
Jun 11, 2013#339110363Jun 11, 2013Follow-Up (F) · Partial scope, Health#339110363$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #339110363
Dates
- Opened
- Jun 11, 2013
- Closing Conference Date
- Jun 11, 2013
- Closed
- Jun 12, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 8900 W. Tower Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Industry
- 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product Manufacturing
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.
Sep 8, 2011#330985185Sep 8, 2011Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#330985185$11,9705 viol.5 violations$11,970 in penalties
Inspection #330985185
Dates
- Opened
- Sep 8, 2011
- Closing Conference Date
- Jan 4, 2012
- Final Order
- Mar 21, 2012
- Closed
- Jun 12, 2013
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 240
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 5
- Violation Types
- 3 serious, 2 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $17,100
- Penalties on Record
- $11,970
- Site Address
- 8900 W. Tower Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- Industry
- 335991 Carbon and Graphite Product 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 (5 of 5 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 5A0001 General Duty Clause, Section 5(a)(1) | Serious | 1 | 3 | $4,500 | $3,150 | Oct 1, 2012 | - | Mar 21, 2012 |
| 01002 | 1910.147 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout) OSHA citation code: 19100147 C04 I | Serious | 1 | 2 | $6,300 | $4,410 | May 3, 2012 | - | Mar 21, 2012 |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Serious | 4 | 2 | $6,300 | $4,410 | Mar 5, 2012 | - | Mar 21, 2012 |
| 02001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 C02 I | Other | 1 | 2 | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2012 | - | Mar 21, 2012 |
| 02002 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 C01 | Other | 1 | 1 | $0 | $0 | - | Mar 21, 2012 |
Dec 29, 2000#303319370Dec 29, 2000Referral (C) · Partial scope, Safety#303319370$1,5931 viol.1 violation$1,593 in penalties
Inspection #303319370
Dates
- Opened
- Dec 29, 2000
- Closing Conference Date
- Dec 30, 2000
- Closed
- Mar 1, 2001
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- No
- Owner Type
- Private
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 2
- Related Activity
- 1 referral
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 1
- Violation Types
- 1 serious
- Initial Penalties
- $2,275
- Penalties on Record
- $1,593
- Site Address
- 8900 West Tower Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53224
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (1 of 1 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 | 1 | $2,275 | $1,593 | Feb 27, 2001 | - | - |
Aug 3, 1979#15466592Aug 3, 1979Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15466592$04 viol.4 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15466592
Dates
- Opened
- Aug 3, 1979
- Closing Conference Date
- Aug 3, 1979
- Closed
- Sep 28, 1979
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- No
- Number of Employees
- 350
- Related Activity
- 1 complaint
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 4
- Violation Types
- 4 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2550 North 30th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- 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.
Violations
Violation list (4 of 4 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 A02 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1979 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B01 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1979 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B03 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1979 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.134 Respiratory Protection OSHA citation code: 19100134 B11 | Other | 2 | - | $0 | $0 | Oct 4, 1979 | - | - |
May 17, 1977#15578719May 17, 1977Complaint (B) · Partial scope, Health#15578719$00 viol.0 violations$0 in penalties
Inspection #15578719
Dates
- Opened
- May 17, 1977
- Closing Conference Date
- May 24, 1977
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Yes
- Number of Employees
- 290
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 0
- Initial Penalties
- $0
- Penalties on Record
- $0
- Site Address
- 2550 N 30th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- 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.
Oct 11, 1973#15443013Oct 11, 1973Planned (H) · Complete scope, Safety#15443013$24014 viol.14 violations$240 in penalties
Inspection #15443013
Dates
- Opened
- Oct 11, 1973
- Closing Conference Date
- Oct 11, 1973
- Closed
- Mar 10, 1984
Inspection
- Advance Notice
- Not recorded
- Owner Type
- Not recorded
- Union Status
- Not displayed
- Number of Employees
- 218
Violations and Penalties
- Total Violations
- 14
- Violation Types
- 14 other-than-serious
- Initial Penalties
- $240
- Penalties on Record
- $240
- Site Address
- 2550 N 30th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
- 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 (6 of 14 shown)
| Citation | Standard | Type | Instances | Exposed | Initial | Current | Abatement | Contest | Final Order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01001 | 1910.157 Portable Fire Extinguishers OSHA citation code: 19100157 A06 | Other | 10 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01002 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A01 | Other | 4 | - | $30 | $30 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01003 | 1910.212 General Requirements for All Machines (Machine Guarding) OSHA citation code: 19100212 A03 II | Other | 32 | - | $60 | $60 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01004 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A02 | Other | 4 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01005 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 A04 | Other | 5 | - | $45 | $45 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
| 01006 | 1910.215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery OSHA citation code: 19100215 B03 | Other | 1 | - | $0 | $0 | Dec 31, 1973 | - | - |
Showing the 6 violations listed first by citation identifier. This inspection has 14 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.
8 inspections, 1973 to 2017. Each row is one inspection; point at or tap a row for its dates and totals.
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Standards cited
Industry comparison
BLS 2024 survey: carbon and graphite product manufacturing reported 1.8 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers (total recordable cases, national, private industry; relative standard error 18.5%). This is an industry-wide average from a federal survey, not a measurement of this establishment. Source