Lapham Hickey Steel Safety Record

Oshkosh, WI · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 03/20/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Lapham Hickey Steel in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has 43 workplace safety violations across 12 inspections, with 25 classified as serious and $147,215 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1995 to 2019.

Lapham Hickey Steel in Oshkosh, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Lapham Hickey Steel 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.

25 of the 43 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $147,215 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

3.6 Lapham Hickey Steel violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Below industry average
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43 Violations
12 Inspections
25 Serious
$147,215 Penalties
Serious?
25 ($47,215)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($0)
Willful?
3 ($100,000)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1995
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2007
1910.1026 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2007
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2006
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 43 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $272,873 in penalties for Lapham Hickey Steel, later reduced to $147,215 — a 46% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $4,397
1910.1026 OSHA Standard
3 citations $1,500
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
3 citations $1,425
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $5,025
1910.0335 OSHA Standard
2 citations

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Lapham Hickey Steel in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/20/2019 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 8 $14,208
05/31/2018 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 3 $4,397
01/16/2018 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 1 $0
03/20/2014 Referral? Oshkosh, WI 1 $2,750
09/06/2007 Monitoring? Oshkosh, WI 0 $0
03/14/2007 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 13 $6,800
11/16/2006 Accident? Oshkosh, WI 6 $117,000
04/21/2006 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 1 $788
05/05/2004 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 2 $472
11/30/2001 Planned? Oshkosh, WI 2 $350
04/11/1995 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 1 $0
04/11/1995 Complaint? Oshkosh, WI 5 $450

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