This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2002. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Deutsche Kase Haus Safety Record

Middlebury, IN

F

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

Last inspected 02/14/2002

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Deutsche Kase Haus in Middlebury, Indiana has 44 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 23 classified as serious and $2,730 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1990 to 2002.

Deutsche Kase Haus, located in Middlebury, Indiana, was last inspected by OSHA in 2002. 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 44 violations on file, 23 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $2,730.

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.

44 Violations
3 Inspections
23 Serious
$2,730 Penalties
Serious?
23 ($2,730)
Other-than-Serious?
21 ($0)
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
Cited in 2 inspections (8 total) since 1993
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1993
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1993
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1993
OSHA initially proposed $8,400 in penalties for Deutsche Kase Haus, later reduced to $2,730 — a 68% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0303 Electrical — General Requirements
8 citations $375
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $450
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $110
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $450
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
3 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/14/2002 Planned? Middlebury, IN 26 $930
09/30/1993 Planned? Middlebury, IN 18 $1,800
06/25/1990 Planned? Middlebury, IN 0 $0

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