This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

A. O. Smith Safety Record

Milwaukee, WI

D

Historical grade based on past OSHA records. This employer has not been inspected in over 10 years.

Last inspected 03/24/1986

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, A. O. Smith in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 127 workplace safety violations across 32 inspections, with 17 classified as serious and $4,350 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1986.

A. O. Smith, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. While this employer's safety record is based on historical data that may not reflect current workplace conditions, the OSHA enforcement history remains part of the public record. Of the 127 violations on file, 17 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $4,350.

OSHA's enforcement records are maintained by the U.S. Department of Labor and cover workplace inspections dating back to the 1970s. An employer's safety grade is calculated using a weighted formula that accounts for the severity of violations — willful violations carry the highest weight (5x), followed by repeat (4x), serious (3x), and other (1x) violations per inspection. Learn more about how safety grades are calculated.

127 Violations
32 Inspections
17 Serious
$4,350 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
109 ($1,645)
Serious?
17 ($2,705)
Repeat?
1 ($0)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $6,445 in penalties for A. O. Smith, later reduced to $4,350 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
9 citations $255
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
9 citations $405
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
8 citations $60
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $720
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations $75
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/24/1986 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
09/05/1984 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
02/01/1983 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
01/26/1983 Planned? Milwaukee, WI 50 $1,680
08/05/1981 Planned? Milwaukee, WI 3 $0
05/08/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
01/29/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
02/09/1980 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 3 $0
06/26/1979 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 9 $255
06/26/1979 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
07/18/1978 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
04/21/1978 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
12/07/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $210
12/01/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
11/02/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
09/13/1977 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
08/03/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $560
06/23/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
05/19/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
03/23/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 4 $0
02/09/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
01/17/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
01/12/1977 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
12/06/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
09/29/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
09/21/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
05/27/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
05/27/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
05/11/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
03/26/1976 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
11/06/1975 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
05/29/1974 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 42 $1,645

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