This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1982. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Orthman MFG Co Safety Record

Lexington, NE

F

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

Last inspected 05/05/1982

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Orthman MFG Co in Lexington, Nebraska has 16 workplace safety violations across 3 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $1,450 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1980 to 1982.

Orthman MFG Co, located in Lexington, Nebraska, was last inspected by OSHA in 1982. 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 16 violations on file, 6 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $1,450.

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.

16 Violations
3 Inspections
6 Serious
$1,450 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
9 ($0)
Serious?
6 ($1,066)
Repeat?
1 ($384)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1980
OSHA initially proposed $2,170 in penalties for Orthman MFG Co, later reduced to $1,450 — a 33% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
4 citations $320
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
3 citations $256
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
3 citations $874
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
2 citations
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
2 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/05/1982 Planned? Lexington, NE 1 $490
07/02/1980 Planned? Lexington, NE 2 $0
07/02/1980 Planned? Lexington, NE 13 $960

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