This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1986. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Kohler Co., Pottery Div Safety Record

Kohler, WI

F

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

Last inspected 05/13/1986

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Kohler Co., Pottery Div in Kohler, Wisconsin has 15 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 9 classified as serious and $820 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 1986.

Kohler Co., Pottery Div, located in Kohler, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1986. 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 15 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 $820.

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.

15 Violations
3 Inspections
9 Serious
$820 Penalties
Serious?
9 ($490)
Repeat?
4 ($330)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1980
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $4,730 in penalties for Kohler Co., Pottery Div, later reduced to $820 — a 83% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
7 citations $370
1910.1000 OSHA Standard
4 citations $330
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
1 citation
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
1 citation $120
1910.0037 Means of Egress — Maintenance
1 citation
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/13/1986 Monitoring? Kohler, WI 4 $125
04/29/1981 Follow-Up? Kohler, WI 5 $275
11/19/1980 Follow-Up? Kohler, WI 6 $420

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