This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1984. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Theo Kupfer Iron Works Safety Record

Madison, WI

D

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

Last inspected 11/28/1984

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Theo Kupfer Iron Works in Madison, Wisconsin has 58 workplace safety violations across 13 inspections, with 2 classified as serious and $715 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1984.

Theo Kupfer Iron Works, located in Madison, Wisconsin, was last inspected by OSHA in 1984. 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 58 violations on file, 2 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $715.

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.

58 Violations
13 Inspections
2 Serious
$715 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
56 ($485)
Serious?
2 ($230)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 5 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
Cited in 3 inspections (9 total) since 1974
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1974
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 1974
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 1974
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
9 citations
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
9 citations $95
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
6 citations
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
5 citations $160
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
3 citations $30
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/28/1984 Planned? Madison, WI 0 $0
11/16/1983 Planned? Madison, WI 0 $0
04/01/1983 Planned? Madison, WI 2 $0
06/23/1982 Planned? Madison, WI 1 $0
05/19/1981 Planned? Madison, WI 3 $0
07/31/1980 Planned? Madison, WI 3 $0
04/24/1980 Planned? Madison, WI 0 $0
08/01/1979 Planned? Madison, WI 1 $160
05/12/1977 Follow-Up? Madison, WI 0 $0
01/31/1977 Planned? Madison, WI 12 $70
10/30/1975 Planned? Madison, WI 8 $60
03/25/1974 Planned? Madison, WI 26 $425
10/30/1973 Planned? Madison, WI 2 $0

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