This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2000. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Benson Safety Record

Weyauwega, WI

F

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

Last inspected 04/05/2000

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Benson in Weyauwega, Wisconsin has 73 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $7,410 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2000.

Benson, located in Weyauwega, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 2000. 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 73 violations on file, 19 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $7,410.

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.

73 Violations
15 Inspections
19 Serious
$7,410 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
42 ($80)
Serious?
19 ($3,690)
Repeat?
12 ($3,640)
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (22 total) since 1985
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 5 inspections (10 total) since 1973
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1979
OSHA initially proposed $14,610 in penalties for Benson, later reduced to $7,410 — a 49% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
22 citations $3,072
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
10 citations $970
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
4 citations $160
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $858
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
4 citations $160
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/05/2000 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 8 $1,960
09/19/1996 Complaint? Weyauwega, WI 0 $0
07/07/1987 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 3 $100
12/16/1986 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 11 $1,560
08/19/1986 Complaint? Weyauwega, WI 10 $1,250
04/30/1985 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 12 $150
06/14/1982 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 0 $0
08/21/1980 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 1 $200
06/17/1980 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 0 $0
11/13/1979 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 0 $0
08/24/1979 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 4 $1,280
03/15/1979 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 3 $280
03/15/1979 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 15 $550
01/14/1974 Follow-Up? Weyauwega, WI 0 $0
10/23/1973 Planned? Weyauwega, WI 6 $80

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