Eck Industries Safety Record

Manitowoc, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/06/2022

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Eck Industries in Manitowoc, Wisconsin has 169 workplace safety violations across 28 inspections, with 72 classified as serious and $85,968 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2022.

Eck Industries in Manitowoc, 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 Eck Industries 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.

72 of the 169 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. 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.

6.0 Eck Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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21 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
17 Serious (5 yr)
$42,888 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 169 violations, $85,968 in penalties across 28 inspections
169 Total Violations
28 Total Inspections
72 Total Serious
$85,968 Total Penalties
Serious?
17 ($39,158)
Other-than-Serious?
3 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($3,730)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 10 inspections (15 total) since 1973
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 6 inspections (12 total) since 1992
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 5 inspections (12 total) since 1975
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (8 total) since 1975
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 5 inspections (6 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 72% over the past 5 years (21 recent vs 76 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $197,830 in penalties for Eck Industries, later reduced to $85,968 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
18 citations $3,141
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
15 citations $3,279
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
12 citations $22,600
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
12 citations $1,365
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
8 citations $1,418

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Eck Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/06/2022 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 21 $42,888
07/30/2019 Referral? Manitowoc, WI 1 $6,819
03/28/2018 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 7 $9,638
02/09/2018 Monitoring? Manitowoc, WI 1 $3,326
12/07/2016 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 1 $400
09/03/2008 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
11/02/2007 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
11/30/2006 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 4 $1,960
11/30/2006 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 7 $1,180
10/15/2003 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 9 $4,082
06/16/2000 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 4 $2,000
06/17/1999 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 14 $6,800
07/05/1995 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
07/05/1995 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 15 $700
06/16/1993 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
05/11/1992 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 13 $4,600
08/03/1989 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 3 $460
10/08/1985 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 3 $0
01/04/1983 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 13 $150
08/05/1981 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
07/20/1981 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 30 $540
05/05/1981 Complaint? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
11/15/1979 Follow-Up? Manitowoc, WI 0 $0
08/28/1978 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 2 $150
07/12/1978 Follow-Up? Manitowoc, WI 4 $0
12/18/1975 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 7 $50
09/11/1975 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 1 $105
12/10/1973 Planned? Manitowoc, WI 9 $120

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