American Phoenix Safety Record

Eau Claire, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/12/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, American Phoenix in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 70 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 46 classified as serious and $118,274 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2023.

American Phoenix in Eau Claire, 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 Phoenix 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.

46 of the 70 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $118,274 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.

5.8 American Phoenix violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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10 Violations (5 yr)
4 Inspections (5 yr)
8 Serious (5 yr)
$45,657 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 70 violations, $118,274 in penalties across 12 inspections
70 Total Violations
12 Total Inspections
46 Total Serious
$118,274 Total Penalties
Serious?
8 ($45,657)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 2002
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1995
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1995
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2006
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1995
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 70 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $175,106 in penalties for American Phoenix, later reduced to $118,274 — a 32% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
8 citations $21,304
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $20,700
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $14,474
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
5 citations $8,547
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
4 citations $1,930

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/12/2023 Follow-Up? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
01/11/2023 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
10/18/2021 M? Eau Claire, WI 3 $14,937
07/06/2021 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 7 $30,719
03/02/2018 Referral? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
01/19/2018 Referral? Eau Claire, WI 3 $17,849
05/04/2011 Referral? Eau Claire, WI 12 $30,404
03/02/2011 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 8 $16,100
12/07/2006 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 4 $2,700
11/04/2002 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 23 $3,465
12/22/1999 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 4 $2,100
03/30/1995 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 6 $0

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