Walker Forge Safety Record

Clintonville, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 01/15/2019

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Walker Forge in Clintonville, Wisconsin has 34 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 19 classified as serious and $45,095 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1979 to 2019.

Walker Forge in Clintonville, 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 Walker Forge 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.

19 of the 34 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.

4.2 Walker Forge violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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34 Violations
8 Inspections
19 Serious
$45,095 Penalties
Serious?
19 ($33,840)
Other-than-Serious?
15 ($11,255)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 1996
1910.0184 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1979
1910.0217 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1999
1910.0218 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1979
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 1979
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 34 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $78,361 in penalties for Walker Forge, later reduced to $45,095 — a 42% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0156 OSHA Standard
4 citations $2,200
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $2,965
1910.0309 Electrical — Wiring Design
2 citations
1910.0242 OSHA Standard
2 citations $4,831
1910.0218 OSHA Standard
2 citations $80

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Walker Forge in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
01/15/2019 Planned? Clintonville, WI 9 $33,475
02/29/2012 Complaint? Clintonville, WI 2 $6,000
01/30/2003 Referral? Clintonville, WI 6 $4,000
01/05/1999 Planned? Clintonville, WI 4 $415
06/12/1996 Accident? Clintonville, WI 4 $1,125
12/12/1984 Planned? Clintonville, WI 2 $80
09/08/1980 Planned? Clintonville, WI 2 $0
03/16/1979 Planned? Clintonville, WI 5 $0

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