OSHA has inspected Afk Corp 8 times in Wisconsin since 1988.
The latest one began on Sep 3, 2015 to follow up on an earlier case, in Ripon.
Those inspections ended with 64 citation items: 48 serious, 2 willful, 1 repeat and 13 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $35,544 and now stand at $23,340, 34% lower after settlements or reviews.
Air contaminants comes up most often in these citations: 16 items under 1910.1000.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Afk Corp averages $2,082 (1 cited inspection).
Afk Corp also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this company300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.94(b)(2) · Ventilation |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Dec 10, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 10, 2015 | Final |
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971 · Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Jul 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(2)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 10, 2013 | Final |
300 Pacific Street, Ripon, WI 54971 · Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $1,785 | $1,250 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,975 | $2,082 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(3) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,380 | $1,666 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(3)(i) · Using electrical equipment |
Serious | $2,529 | $1,770 | Jul 9, 2013 | Final |
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $700 | $490 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.23(c)(3) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.94(a)(3)(ie)(1) · Ventilation |
Serious | $525 | $368 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.94(a)(7) · Ventilation |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6d 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6e 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.134(a)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7d 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7e 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.32(a)(4) · Yearly injury summary |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1) · Formaldehyde |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971 · Iron Foundries · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iii) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(2)(iv) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.179(m)(1) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2d 29 CFR 1910.179(j)(3) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2e 29 CFR 1910.179(k)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $525 | $368 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(4) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $875 | $612 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4c 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iiig) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(b)(6) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 3, 2007 | Closed |
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(d)(3) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iid) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 22, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $1,000 | $500 | May 19, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Serious | $0 | $0 | May 19, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i) · Formaldehyde |
Serious | $750 | $375 | May 19, 1993 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.1048(n)(1) · Formaldehyde |
Serious | $750 | $375 | May 19, 1993 | Closed |
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Repeat | $180 | $180 | Sep 26, 1989 | Closed |
300 Pacific St., Ripon, WI 54971 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(9) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $480 | $250 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.134(b)(11) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(5) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $240 | $120 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(8) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 24, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1000(c) · Air contaminants |
Willful | $4,800 | $2,400 | Apr 1, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Willful | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1988 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Ripon site logged 6 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 68 workers: 7.5 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 45 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFK Corp Ripon · 2025 | 68 | 6 | 4 | 7.5 | 2.3 |
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Apr 12, 2017, Ripon: Hospitalization · heat (thermal) burns, unspecified · foot (feet) and ankle(s)
An employee's left foot and ankle were burned while cleaning out the ladle when the ladle tipped forward and the molten iron when into the employee's boot.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2)
(2) Other substances—8-hour Time Weighted Averages. An employee's exposure to any substance in Table Z-1, the exposure limit of which is not preceded by a “C”, shall not exceed the 8-hour Time Weighted Average given for that substance in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week.
29 CFR 1910.1000(c)
(c) Table Z-3. An employee's exposure to any substance listed in Table Z-3, in any 8-hour work shift of a 40-hour work week, shall not exceed the 8-hour time weighted average limit given for that substance in the table.
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement data. A citation is OSHA's allegation; employers can contest it, and the status column shows where each item stands. Something wrong on this page? Tell us.