This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1981. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Oscar Mayer & Co Safety Record

Madison, WI

F

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

Last inspected 06/12/1981

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Oscar Mayer & Co in Madison, Wisconsin has 238 workplace safety violations across 15 inspections, with 8 classified as serious and $6,145 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1981.

Oscar Mayer & Co, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1981. 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 238 violations on file, 8 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $6,145.

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.

238 Violations
15 Inspections
8 Serious
$6,145 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
212 ($3,530)
Repeat?
18 ($1,205)
Serious?
8 ($1,410)
1910.0025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 4 inspections (27 total) since 1973
1910.0176 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (23 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 3 inspections (22 total) since 1973
OSHA initially proposed $6,515 in penalties for Oscar Mayer & Co, later reduced to $6,145 — a 6% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0023 Ladders
27 citations $570
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
23 citations $490
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
22 citations $530
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
15 citations $1,515
1910.0157 Portable Fire Extinguishers
9 citations $45
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/12/1981 Planned? Madison, WI 56 $360
03/31/1980 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 0 $0
07/10/1979 Complaint? Madison, WI 0 $0
03/15/1979 Accident? Madison, WI 1 $350
03/07/1978 Complaint? Madison, WI 0 $0
12/02/1977 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 1 $0
08/15/1977 Planned? Madison, WI 0 $0
08/15/1977 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 0 $0
04/05/1977 Planned? Madison, WI 68 $3,045
03/29/1976 Complaint? Madison, WI 1 $70
05/24/1974 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 0 $0
05/21/1974 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 17 $175
02/13/1974 Complaint? Madison, WI 2 $100
01/02/1974 Planned? Madison, WI 3 $110
10/02/1973 Planned? Madison, WI 89 $1,935

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