This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1997. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Northern Rail Car Safety Record

Cudahy, WI

F

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

Last inspected 07/01/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northern Rail Car in Cudahy, Wisconsin has 25 workplace safety violations across 7 inspections, with 18 classified as serious and $5,415 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1989 to 1997.

Northern Rail Car, located in Cudahy, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1997. 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 25 violations on file, 18 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $5,415.

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.

25 Violations
7 Inspections
18 Serious
$5,415 Penalties
Serious?
18 ($5,315)
Other-than-Serious?
6 ($0)
Repeat?
1 ($100)
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1991
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1989
OSHA initially proposed $11,230 in penalties for Northern Rail Car, later reduced to $5,415 — a 52% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
6 citations $1,150
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $860
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
3 citations $875
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
3 citations $100
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
2 citations $600
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
07/01/1997 Planned? Cudahy, WI 5 $1,305
12/15/1992 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 3 $0
03/21/1991 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 1 $600
09/06/1989 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 3 $360
05/10/1989 Follow-Up? Cudahy, WI 0 $0
02/09/1989 Referral? Cudahy, WI 4 $1,100
01/31/1989 Complaint? Cudahy, WI 9 $2,050

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