Northern Metal Fab Safety Record

Baldwin, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/26/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northern Metal Fab in Baldwin, Wisconsin has 86 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 63 classified as serious and $132,452 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1997 to 2024.

Northern Metal Fab in Baldwin, Wisconsin 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 Northern Metal Fab 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.

63 of the 86 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $132,452 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.

7.8 Northern Metal Fab violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$10,560 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 86 violations, $132,452 in penalties across 11 inspections
86 Total Violations
11 Total Inspections
63 Total Serious
$132,452 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($9,600)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($960)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 5 inspections (11 total) since 1997
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (7 total) since 1997
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1997
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1997
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1997
Violations decreased 96% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 83 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $269,510 in penalties for Northern Metal Fab, later reduced to $132,452 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
11 citations $5,313
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $1,500
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
7 citations $13,920
1910.0146 Permit-Required Confined Spaces
6 citations $40,250
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
6 citations $2,500

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/26/2024 Referral? Baldwin, WI 1 $960
04/15/2024 Planned? Baldwin, WI 2 $9,600
02/28/2014 Planned? Baldwin, WI 6 $8,415
08/05/2010 Complaint? Baldwin, WI 5 $1,260
01/08/2008 Complaint? Baldwin, WI 1 $0
03/21/2007 Planned? Baldwin, WI 9 $3,480
11/01/2005 Complaint? Baldwin, WI 32 $89,250
08/02/2004 Programmed Other? Baldwin, WI 0 $0
01/03/2001 Planned? Baldwin, WI 7 $613
03/20/1998 Follow-Up? Baldwin, WI 0 $0
04/08/1997 Complaint? Baldwin, WI 23 $18,875

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