This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1993. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Pabst Brewing Safety Record

Milwaukee, WI

F

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

Last inspected 02/17/1993

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Pabst Brewing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin has 114 workplace safety violations across 27 inspections, with 6 classified as serious and $2,790 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1974 to 1993.

Pabst Brewing, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1993. 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 114 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 $2,790.

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.

114 Violations
27 Inspections
6 Serious
$2,790 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
95 ($1,095)
Repeat?
13 ($35)
Serious?
6 ($1,660)
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 7 inspections (14 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (12 total) since 1974
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0024 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $3,350 in penalties for Pabst Brewing, later reduced to $2,790 — a 17% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
14 citations $340
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
12 citations $105
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
8 citations $30
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
8 citations $30
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
5 citations
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/17/1993 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 3 $750
01/04/1990 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $240
03/21/1988 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
08/24/1987 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
05/21/1987 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
01/16/1987 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
11/05/1986 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
06/20/1986 Monitoring? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
02/11/1986 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
07/02/1984 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
08/30/1983 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
12/16/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
10/19/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
08/04/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
04/24/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
03/20/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $0
01/08/1981 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 2 $0
09/11/1980 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
07/25/1980 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 1 $280
05/23/1979 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
11/17/1978 Accident? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
11/06/1978 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 10 $780
09/13/1978 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 6 $0
04/21/1978 Complaint? Milwaukee, WI 4 $360
03/10/1977 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 0 $0
04/14/1975 Follow-Up? Milwaukee, WI 19 $35
05/07/1974 Planned? Milwaukee, WI 60 $345

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