This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2015. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Branding Iron Holdings Safety Record

East Saint Louis, IL · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/17/2015

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Branding Iron Holdings in East Saint Louis, Illinois has 9 workplace safety violations across 2 inspections, with 7 classified as serious and $19,240 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2014 to 2015.

Branding Iron Holdings, located in East Saint Louis, Illinois, was last inspected by OSHA in 2015. 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 9 violations on file, 7 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $19,240.

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.

9 Violations
2 Inspections
7 Serious
$19,240 Penalties
Serious?
7 ($18,540)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($700)
OSHA initially proposed $28,900 in penalties for Branding Iron Holdings, later reduced to $19,240 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $3,300
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
1 citation $2,800
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
1 citation $2,800
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
1 citation $2,640
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
1 citation $4,900
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/17/2015 Complaint? East Saint Louis, IL 3 $5,940
09/16/2014 Planned? East Saint Louis, IL 6 $13,300

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