Witmer Industries Safety Record

Abbotsford, WI · Manufacturing

F

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

Last inspected 05/11/2021

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

According to OSHA enforcement records, Witmer Industries in Abbotsford, Wisconsin has 24 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 22 classified as serious and $20,424 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2006 to 2021.

Witmer Industries in Abbotsford, 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 Witmer Industries 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.

22 of the 24 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.

4.8 Witmer Industries violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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7 Violations (5 yr)
1 Inspections (5 yr)
5 Serious (5 yr)
$11,606 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 24 violations, $20,424 in penalties across 5 inspections
24 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
22 Total Serious
$20,424 Total Penalties
Serious?
5 ($11,606)
Other-than-Serious?
2 ($0)
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
Cited in 3 inspections (8 total) since 2006
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 2 inspections (6 total) since 2006
Violations decreased 100% over the past 5 years (0 recent vs 24 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $35,809 in penalties for Witmer Industries, later reduced to $20,424 — a 43% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0213 Woodworking Machinery
8 citations $8,550
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
6 citations $3,392
1910.0178 Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts)
4 citations $858
1910.0307 OSHA Standard
2 citations $875
1910.0107 OSHA Standard
2 citations $3,848

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Witmer Industries in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
05/11/2021 Referral? Abbotsford, WI 7 $11,606
09/25/2017 Complaint? Abbotsford, WI 3 $3,848
03/16/2010 Complaint? Abbotsford, WI 0 $0
03/16/2010 Complaint? Abbotsford, WI 4 $2,275
05/08/2006 Complaint? Abbotsford, WI 10 $2,695

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