OSHA has inspected Hoffmaster 14 times in Wisconsin since 1973.
The latest one began on Jul 21, 2016 after a complaint, in Oshkosh.
Those inspections ended with 56 citation items: 19 serious, 3 repeat and 34 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $69,690 and now stand at $36,880, 47% lower after settlements or reviews.
Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts comes up most often in these citations: 13 items under 1910.219.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Hoffmaster averages $5,000 (1 cited inspection).
Hoffmaster also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company2920 North Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · Stationery Product 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 |
Other-than-serious | $10,689 | $2,500 | Sep 23, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.24(b) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $7,126 | $2,500 | Sep 23, 2016 | Final |
2920 N. Main St., Oshkosh, WI 54901 · Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $5,000 | $3,000 | Jul 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,800 | Jul 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Repeat | $20,000 | $12,000 | Jul 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(2) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.334(a)(2)(ii) · Using electrical equipment |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 2, 2013 | Final |
2920 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $3,740 | $2,618 | Apr 27, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(7)(iv) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 27, 2011 | Closed |
2920 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(2) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $3,000 | $2,100 | Jan 19, 2011 | Closed |
2920 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,838 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(ic) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(id) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,838 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,050 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,050 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,050 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,125 | $788 | Mar 22, 2010 | Closed |
2920 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
2920 N. Main, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $1,500 | $0 | Sep 12, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 12, 2006 | Closed |
2920 N. Main, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · All Other Converted Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1200 S. Perkins, Appleton, WI 54914 · Paperboard Container Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(a) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $1,125 | $0 | Sep 3, 2004 | Closed |
1200 S. Perkins, Appleton, WI 54914 · Sanitary Paper Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $975 | $682 | May 27, 2004 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,300 | $910 | May 27, 2004 | Closed |
2920 N. Main, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $675 | $472 | Nov 2, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(iid) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1999 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 2, 1999 | Closed |
2920 N Main Street, Oshkosh, WI 54903 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $240 | $240 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.184(f)(5)(iii) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 20, 1979 | Closed |
2920 N Main St, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(3)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Repeat | $140 | $140 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.176(f) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.252(b)(4)(i) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 25, 1976 | Closed |
2920 North Main, Oshkosh, WI 54901 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.157(a)(2) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $45 | $45 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.213(i)(1) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(5) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 25, 1973 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Oshkosh site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 438 workers: 1.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 0.6 for its industry. Those cases cost 137 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffmaster Group Inc. Oshkosh · 2025 | 438 | 5 | 2 | 1.3 | 0.6 |
| Hoffmaster Group, Inc. Oshkosh · 2021 | 424 | 12 | 5 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(4)(v)
(v) Storage in inside storage rooms. In every inside storage room there shall be maintained one clear aisle at least 3 feet wide. Containers over 30 gallons capacity shall not be stacked one upon the other. Dispensing shall be by approved pump or self-closing faucet only.
29 CFR 1910.106(e)(6)(i)
(6) Sources of ignition—(i) General. Adequate precautions shall be taken to prevent the ignition of flammable vapors. Sources of ignition include but are not limited to open flames; lightning; smoking; cutting and welding; hot surfaces; frictional heat; static, electrical, and mechanical sparks; spontaneous ignition, including heat-producing chemical reactions; and radiant heat.
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i)
(5) Transportation. (i) Chemical manufacturers, importers, or distributors shall ensure that each container of hazardous chemicals leaving the workplace is labeled, tagged, or marked in accordance with this section in a manner which does not conflict with the requirements of the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act (49 U.S.C. 5101 et seq.) and regulations issued under that Act by the Department of Transportation (49 CFR subtitle B).
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.