This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1985. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Birchwood MFG Co Safety Record

Rice Lake, WI

F

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

Last inspected 10/31/1985

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Birchwood MFG Co in Rice Lake, Wisconsin has 45 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 3 classified as serious and $1,325 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1985.

Birchwood MFG Co, located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1985. 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 45 violations on file, 3 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,325.

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.

45 Violations
3 Inspections
3 Serious
$1,325 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
35 ($225)
Repeat?
7 ($1,050)
Serious?
3 ($50)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (9 total) since 1976
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1976
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $3,305 in penalties for Birchwood MFG Co, later reduced to $1,325 — a 60% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
9 citations $150
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
5 citations $30
1910.0023 Ladders
5 citations $45
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
3 citations $50
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
3 citations $490
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/31/1985 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 28 $1,100
05/20/1976 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 17 $225
05/10/1973 Planned? Rice Lake, WI 0 $0

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