Magnolia Metal Safety Record

Auburn, NE · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 02/23/2023

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Magnolia Metal in Auburn, Nebraska has 75 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 37 classified as serious and $34,389 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 2023.

Magnolia Metal in Auburn, Nebraska 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 Magnolia Metal 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.

37 of the 75 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. Nebraska workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

5.0 Magnolia Metal violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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2 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$7,219 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 75 violations, $34,389 in penalties across 15 inspections
75 Total Violations
15 Total Inspections
37 Total Serious
$34,389 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($7,219)
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 7 inspections (27 total) since 1981
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2010
Violations decreased 97% over the past 5 years (2 recent vs 73 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $58,121 in penalties for Magnolia Metal, later reduced to $34,389 — a 41% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
27 citations $24,941
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
4 citations $45
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
4 citations $1,012
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $438
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $842

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Magnolia Metal in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/23/2023 Referral? Auburn, NE 2 $7,219
02/25/2021 Planned? Auburn, NE 0 $0
10/30/2018 Referral? Auburn, NE 2 $12,000
01/13/2015 Planned? Auburn, NE 3 $7,350
05/12/2010 Planned? Auburn, NE 6 $2,012
06/29/2004 Planned? Auburn, NE 5 $2,012
06/29/2004 Planned? Auburn, NE 6 $2,275
08/02/1988 Planned? Auburn, NE 1 $0
04/17/1987 Planned? Auburn, NE 6 $0
03/28/1984 Planned? Auburn, NE 0 $0
03/28/1984 Planned? Auburn, NE 1 $0
06/30/1983 Follow-Up? Auburn, NE 0 $0
03/12/1981 Complaint? Auburn, NE 22 $500
10/10/1974 Planned? Auburn, NE 19 $400
01/22/1974 Planned? Auburn, NE 2 $620

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