This employer's most recent OSHA inspection was in 1991. This data may not reflect current safety conditions.

Victor R. Browning Safety Record

Willoughby, OH

D

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

Last inspected 04/09/1991

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Victor R. Browning in Willoughby, Ohio has 62 workplace safety violations across 19 inspections, with 12 classified as serious and $9,153 in total penalties. Safety grade: D (above-average violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 1991.

Victor R. Browning, located in Willoughby, Ohio, was last inspected by OSHA in 1991. 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 62 violations on file, 12 were classified as serious — meaning OSHA determined they could cause death or serious physical harm to workers. Total penalties assessed were $9,153.

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.

62 Violations
19 Inspections
12 Serious
$9,153 Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
46 ($670)
Serious?
12 ($3,778)
Repeat?
4 ($4,705)
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
Cited in 4 inspections (6 total) since 1973
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
Cited in 4 inspections (4 total) since 1973
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (7 total) since 1973
1904.0002 Recordkeeping — Log of Injuries
Cited in 3 inspections (3 total) since 1980
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 1974
OSHA initially proposed $15,275 in penalties for Victor R. Browning, later reduced to $9,153 — a 40% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
7 citations $475
1910.0215 Abrasive Wheel Machinery
6 citations
1910.0179 OSHA Standard
6 citations $170
1910.0022 Walking-Working Surfaces — General
4 citations $145
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
3 citations $4,100
DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
04/09/1991 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 3 $6,158
09/14/1990 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 6 $980
10/28/1983 Planned? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
10/07/1980 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
07/10/1980 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
01/17/1980 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 3 $125
12/21/1978 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
11/21/1978 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 14 $530
09/02/1977 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
12/21/1976 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
10/06/1976 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 18 $150
01/07/1976 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
03/25/1975 Planned? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
01/24/1975 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
12/30/1974 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
03/14/1974 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 0 $0
01/04/1974 Complaint? Willoughby, OH 5 $100
06/26/1973 Follow-Up? Willoughby, OH 11 $285
04/12/1973 Accident? Willoughby, OH 2 $825

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