Waukesha Iron & Metal Safety Record

Waukesha, WI · Wholesale Trade

F

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

Last inspected 02/09/2026

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Waukesha Iron & Metal in Waukesha, Wisconsin has 51 workplace safety violations across 8 inspections, with 31 classified as serious and $68,366 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2005 to 2026.

Waukesha Iron & Metal in Waukesha, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the wholesale trade industry, this places Waukesha Iron & Metal 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.

31 of the 51 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.

6.4 Waukesha Iron & Metal violations/inspection
vs
3.6 Wholesale Trade avg
Above industry average
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1 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
0 Serious (5 yr)
$2,466 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 51 violations, $68,366 in penalties across 8 inspections
51 Total Violations
8 Total Inspections
31 Total Serious
$68,366 Total Penalties
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($2,466)
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2005
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (20 total) since 2005
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2005
Violations decreased 98% over the past 5 years (1 recent vs 50 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $159,014 in penalties for Waukesha Iron & Metal, later reduced to $68,366 — a 57% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.1025 OSHA Standard
20 citations $40,766
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
6 citations $10,600
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
5 citations $400
1910.0253 OSHA Standard
4 citations $600
1910.0132 Personal Protective Equipment — General
4 citations $5,100

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Waukesha Iron & Metal in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
02/09/2026 M? Waukesha, WI 0 $0
05/13/2022 Referral? Waukesha, WI 1 $2,466
11/29/2016 Referral? Waukesha, WI 0 $0
07/27/2016 Follow-Up? Waukesha, WI 0 $0
03/04/2015 M? Waukesha, WI 9 $21,000
07/17/2014 Referral? Waukesha, WI 1 $4,900
08/25/2006 Follow-Up? Waukesha, WI 0 $0
06/29/2005 Referral? Waukesha, WI 40 $40,000

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