This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2012. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

J L French Safety Record

Sheboygan, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/20/2012

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, J L French in Sheboygan, Wisconsin has 64 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $20,750 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2012.

J L French, located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 2012. 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 64 violations on file, 9 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $20,750.

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.

64 Violations
12 Inspections
9 Serious
$20,750 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
54 ($105)
Serious?
9 ($20,505)
Repeat?
1 ($140)
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1982
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1976
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1976
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $24,715 in penalties for J L French, later reduced to $20,750 — a 16% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
8 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
7 citations
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
6 citations
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
5 citations $140
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $2,205
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/20/2012 Referral? Sheboygan, WI 6 $18,200
09/04/2008 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 2 $2,205
04/28/2000 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 2 $0
01/27/1987 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 3 $0
09/18/1985 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 4 $0
09/18/1985 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 19 $100
11/08/1982 Planned? Sheboygan, WI 3 $0
09/16/1981 Planned? Sheboygan, WI 4 $0
05/10/1977 Follow-Up? Sheboygan, WI 0 $0
04/12/1977 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 3 $140
07/01/1976 Complaint? Sheboygan, WI 16 $105
12/27/1973 Planned? Sheboygan, WI 2 $0

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