This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 2016. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Orthman Manufacturing Safety Record

Lexington, NE · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 04/13/2016

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Orthman Manufacturing in Lexington, Nebraska has 20 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 16 classified as serious and $17,962 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1986 to 2016.

Orthman Manufacturing, located in Lexington, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 2016. 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 20 violations on file, 16 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $17,962.

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.

20 Violations
5 Inspections
16 Serious
$17,962 Penalties
Serious?
16 ($17,962)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1986
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2004
OSHA initially proposed $29,725 in penalties for Orthman Manufacturing, later reduced to $17,962 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $4,888
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
3 citations $4,050
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
2 citations $1,375
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
2 citations $550
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
2 citations $550
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/13/2016 Complaint? Lexington, NE 3 $8,400
09/20/2012 Planned? Lexington, NE 1 $4,200
07/01/2004 Planned? Lexington, NE 11 $4,812
07/01/2004 Planned? Lexington, NE 3 $550
08/07/1986 Planned? Lexington, NE 2 $0

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