Waupaca Foundry Safety Record

Waupaca, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 03/20/2025

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Waupaca Foundry in Waupaca, Wisconsin has 226 workplace safety violations across 24 inspections, with 51 classified as serious and $44,480 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 1973 to 2025.

Waupaca Foundry in Waupaca, 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.

51 of the 226 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.

9.4 Waupaca Foundry violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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3 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
2 Serious (5 yr)
$16,430 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 226 violations, $44,480 in penalties across 24 inspections
226 Total Violations
24 Total Inspections
51 Total Serious
$44,480 Total Penalties
Serious?
2 ($16,430)
Other-than-Serious?
1 ($0)
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
Cited in 9 inspections (20 total) since 1973
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 7 inspections (20 total) since 1981
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
Cited in 7 inspections (19 total) since 1973
1910.0023 Ladders
Cited in 7 inspections (14 total) since 1973
1910.0219 Lockout/Tagout (Energy Control)
Cited in 6 inspections (11 total) since 1973
Violations decreased 99% over the past 5 years (3 recent vs 223 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $95,010 in penalties for Waupaca Foundry, later reduced to $44,480 — a 53% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
20 citations $1,050
1910.0212 Machine Guarding — General
20 citations $19,735
1910.0106 Flammable Liquids
19 citations $350
1910.0023 Ladders
14 citations $2,435
1910.0252 OSHA Standard
12 citations

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

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
03/20/2025 Referral? Waupaca, WI 1 $9,930
03/22/2024 Referral? Waupaca, WI 2 $6,500
06/26/1991 Planned? Waupaca, WI 29 $23,100
08/02/1985 Planned? Waupaca, WI 14 $150
08/02/1985 Planned? Waupaca, WI 28 $930
03/22/1985 Complaint? Waupaca, WI 4 $0
11/07/1983 Planned? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
11/07/1983 Planned? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
09/13/1983 Planned? Waupaca, WI 23 $425
05/13/1981 Planned? Waupaca, WI 43 $910
05/13/1981 Planned? Waupaca, WI 32 $720
01/16/1979 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 6 $240
07/31/1978 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
03/07/1978 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
01/09/1978 Accident? Waupaca, WI 1 $640
08/17/1977 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
08/17/1977 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
08/17/1977 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
01/20/1976 Complaint? Waupaca, WI 0 $0
04/22/1974 Planned? Waupaca, WI 2 $190
04/22/1974 Planned? Waupaca, WI 2 $190
04/18/1974 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 1 $0
01/28/1974 Follow-Up? Waupaca, WI 7 $105
09/19/1973 Planned? Waupaca, WI 31 $450

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