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

Northwestern Motor Safety Record

Eau Claire, WI

F

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

Last inspected 10/09/1997

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Northwestern Motor in Eau Claire, Wisconsin has 81 workplace safety violations across 11 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $10,715 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1977 to 1997.

Northwestern Motor, located in Eau Claire, 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 81 violations on file, 31 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $10,715.

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.

81 Violations
11 Inspections
31 Serious
$10,715 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
50 ($0)
Serious?
31 ($10,715)
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 4 inspections (8 total) since 1977
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1980
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 1992
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1980
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $20,290 in penalties for Northwestern Motor, later reduced to $10,715 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
8 citations $2,425
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
8 citations $260
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $2,225
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
4 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/09/1997 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 22 $7,600
06/18/1996 Unprogrammed Related? Eau Claire, WI 1 $950
10/22/1992 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 11 $1,500
02/15/1989 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 7 $185
04/24/1985 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
03/07/1982 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 11 $0
11/04/1980 Follow-Up? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
08/28/1980 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 16 $300
08/28/1980 Complaint? Eau Claire, WI 3 $0
11/22/1977 Follow-Up? Eau Claire, WI 0 $0
07/07/1977 Planned? Eau Claire, WI 10 $180

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