Schoep's Ice Cream Co Safety Record

Madison, WI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 10/09/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Schoep's Ice Cream Co in Madison, Wisconsin has 68 workplace safety violations across 10 inspections, with 27 classified as serious and $44,885 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2019.

Schoep's Ice Cream Co in Madison, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Schoep's Ice Cream Co among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

27 of the 68 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

6.8 Schoep's Ice Cream Co violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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68 Violations
10 Inspections
27 Serious
$44,885 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
31 ($1,025)
Serious?
27 ($32,741)
Repeat?
10 ($11,119)
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
Cited in 5 inspections (15 total) since 1988
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 2001
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 1989
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 1990
1910.0020 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1989
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 68 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $91,216 in penalties for Schoep's Ice Cream Co, later reduced to $44,885 — a 51% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0134 Respiratory Protection
15 citations $11,119
1910.0119 OSHA Standard
7 citations $9,136
1910.0120 OSHA Standard
6 citations $7,888
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $2,600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $180

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Schoep's Ice Cream Co in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
10/09/2019 Referral? Madison, WI 2 $5,000
06/16/2016 Referral? Madison, WI 4 $21,165
06/11/2014 Planned? Madison, WI 12 $10,000
12/12/2001 Planned? Madison, WI 14 $4,760
11/21/1990 Complaint? Madison, WI 11 $2,600
10/17/1989 Referral? Madison, WI 8 $1,335
08/04/1988 Complaint? Madison, WI 8 $0
01/12/1983 Planned? Madison, WI 5 $0
02/14/1974 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 0 $0
11/15/1973 Planned? Madison, WI 4 $25

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