Waupaca Foundry Safety Record

Marinette, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 11/14/2024

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Waupaca Foundry in Marinette, Wisconsin has 47 workplace safety violations across 14 inspections, with 30 classified as serious and $252,010 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2001 to 2024.

Waupaca Foundry in Marinette, 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 Waupaca Foundry 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.

30 of the 47 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $252,010 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. 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.

3.4 Waupaca Foundry violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Below industry average
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25 Violations (5 yr)
10 Inspections (5 yr)
18 Serious (5 yr)
$241,160 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 47 violations, $252,010 in penalties across 14 inspections
47 Total Violations
14 Total Inspections
30 Total Serious
$252,010 Total Penalties
Serious?
18 ($213,919)
Other-than-Serious?
7 ($27,240)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 3 inspections (6 total) since 2001
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (4 total) since 2001
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2001
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (4 total) since 2021
1910.0095 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (2 total) since 2001
Violations decreased 76% over the past 5 years (9 recent vs 38 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $479,410 in penalties for Waupaca Foundry, later reduced to $252,010 — a 47% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
6 citations $75,470
1910.1053 OSHA Standard
4 citations
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
4 citations $30,127
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
4 citations $61,377
1910.0023 Ladders
4 citations $1,050

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Waupaca Foundry in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
11/14/2024 Complaint? Marinette, WI 1 $7,738
07/15/2024 Complaint? Marinette, WI 0 $0
06/17/2024 Complaint? Marinette, WI 0 $0
06/23/2023 Complaint? Marinette, WI 0 $0
05/12/2023 Referral? Marinette, WI 3 $28,125
05/12/2023 Follow-Up? Marinette, WI 2 $27,903
05/02/2023 Referral? Marinette, WI 3 $46,875
07/22/2021 Referral? Marinette, WI 1 $14,502
05/18/2021 Referral? Marinette, WI 5 $14,502
05/18/2021 Referral? Marinette, WI 10 $101,514
07/31/2015 Referral? Marinette, WI 1 $2,975
09/10/2002 Complaint? Marinette, WI 1 $0
02/21/2001 Planned? Marinette, WI 12 $5,250
02/21/2001 Planned? Marinette, WI 8 $2,625

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