This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1996. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Modern Machine Works Safety Record

Cudahy, WI

F

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

Last inspected 05/20/1996

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Modern Machine Works in Cudahy, Wisconsin has 74 workplace safety violations across 18 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $16,890 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1996.

Modern Machine Works, located in Cudahy, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1996. 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 74 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $16,890.

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.

74 Violations
18 Inspections
12 Serious
$16,890 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
54 ($200)
Serious?
12 ($5,940)
Repeat?
8 ($10,750)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 6 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1976
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 4 inspections (5 total) since 1987
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1976
OSHA initially proposed $39,190 in penalties for Modern Machine Works, later reduced to $16,890 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $3,700
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
9 citations $9,325
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
6 citations $150
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
5 citations $75
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/20/1996 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 1 $7,500
07/17/1995 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 2 $0
07/20/1994 Follow-Up? Cudahy, WI 0 $0
06/07/1994 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 4 $2,200
02/15/1994 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 8 $4,000
02/10/1993 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 1 $0
10/16/1992 Follow-Up? Cudahy, WI 0 $0
06/26/1992 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 5 $1,400
06/13/1990 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 2 $360
12/16/1987 Referral? Cudahy, WI 1 $0
10/21/1987 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 14 $480
07/23/1982 Planned? Cudahy, WI 1 $0
02/23/1979 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 2 $0
05/10/1978 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 4 $0
12/01/1976 Follow-Up? Cudahy, WI 0 $0
02/25/1976 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 26 $925
09/07/1973 Follow-Up? Cudahy, WI 0 $0
09/07/1973 Planned? Cudahy, WI 3 $25

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