American Excelsior Safety Record

Rice Lake, WI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 09/18/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Excelsior in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has 121 workplace safety violations across 23 inspections, with 50 classified as serious and $111,224 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2025.

American Excelsior in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places American Excelsior among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

50 of the 121 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $111,224 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.3 American Excelsior violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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4 Violations (5 yr)
7 Inspections (5 yr)
3 Serious (5 yr)
$23,996 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 121 violations, $111,224 in penalties across 23 inspections
121 Total Violations
23 Total Inspections
50 Total Serious
$111,224 Total Penalties
Serious?
3 ($23,996)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 8 inspections (16 total) since 1974
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 6 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (16 total) since 1993
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1974
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1974
Violations decreased 93% over the past 5 years (4 recent vs 58 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $205,211 in penalties for American Excelsior, later reduced to $111,224 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
16 citations $12,110
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
16 citations $55,888
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
8 citations $275
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $9,202
1910.0023 Ladders
7 citations $2,035

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No workplace accident investigations on file for American Excelsior in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
09/18/2025 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
02/25/2025 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
02/25/2025 Follow-Up? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
08/13/2024 Referral? Rice Lake, WI 1 $6,465
06/05/2024 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
07/12/2023 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 3 $17,532
07/25/2022 Referral? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
12/27/2019 Follow-Up? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
04/09/2018 Referral? Rice Lake, WI 2 $6,740
07/06/2017 Referral? Rice Lake, WI 3 $8,875
05/14/2015 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 3 $6,546
04/14/2008 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 4 $7,350
03/20/2003 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 5 $2,057
02/25/1999 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 18 $44,200
05/20/1993 Complaint? Rice Lake, WI 14 $9,225
10/26/1988 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 9 $275
10/16/1984 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 5 $0
01/13/1982 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 1 $0
09/30/1981 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 4 $50
08/25/1981 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 13 $240
01/13/1977 Follow-Up? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0
10/15/1976 Accident? Rice Lake, WI 10 $870
08/01/1974 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 26 $800

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