Inspection 347478612 OPENED MAY 13, 2024Closed
5935 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Joy-Mark, Inc 18 times in Wisconsin since 1984.
The latest one began on May 13, 2024 to follow up on an earlier case, in Cudahy.
Those inspections ended with 70 citation items: 41 serious, 2 repeat and 27 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $90,596 and now stand at $41,793, 54% lower after settlements or reviews.
Respiratory protection comes up most often in these citations: 9 items under 1910.134.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $4,500, and Joy-Mark, Inc averages $4,666 (2 cited inspections).
Joy-Mark, Inc also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 1 severe injury to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 346523897 OPENED FEB 23, 2023Closed
2122 East Birchwood Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $10,938 | $6,500 | Jul 14, 2023 | Final |
Inspection 344552344 OPENED JAN 13, 2020Closed
5935 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.28(b)(1)(i) · Fall protection in general industry |
Serious | $4,048 | $2,833 | Feb 4, 2020 | Final |
Inspection 336805981 OPENED OCT 11, 2012Closed
2121 East Norse Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.134(e)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,850 | $2,100 | Apr 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,850 | $2,100 | Apr 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(f)(2) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(g)(1)(i)(a) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $3,850 | $2,100 | Apr 10, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $19,250 | $5,000 | Apr 10, 2013 | Final |
Inspection 315121244 OPENED MAY 11, 2011Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $3,850 | $1,925 | Oct 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(1) · General requirements |
Serious | $2,800 | $1,400 | Oct 7, 2011 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $2,310 | $1,155 | Oct 7, 2011 | Closed |
Inspection 336806989 OPENED MAY 11, 2011Closed
2121 East Norse Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 313525529 OPENED JAN 29, 2010Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.169(b)(3)(i) · Air receivers |
Other-than-serious | $675 | $0 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,575 | $800 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $1,575 | $0 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5c 29 CFR 1910.333(a)(2) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $1,575 | $0 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5d 29 CFR 1910.335(a)(1)(i) · Safeguards for personnel protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Repeat | $3,000 | $1,500 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Repeat | $1,800 | $0 | Apr 19, 2010 | Closed |
Inspection 122395304 OPENED FEB 26, 2009Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $3,000 | $1,500 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.132(a) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.134(d)(1)(i) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.136(a) · Foot protection |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,200 | $600 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $765 | $380 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $765 | $380 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9b 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.1048(o)(1) · Formaldehyde |
Serious | $900 | $450 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(a)(3) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.22(d)(1) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.24(h) · Fixed industrial stairs |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.27(b)(1)(ii) · Fixed ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.36(g)(1) · Exit route design |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(1)(iii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
10 older inspections
Inspection 311403158 OPENED FEB 26, 2009Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories 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(a)(8) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $675 | $340 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,125 | $560 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 1, 2009 | Closed |
Inspection 311397665 OPENED FEB 27, 2008Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · Clay Building Material and Refractories Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(c)(1) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 13, 2008 | Closed |
Inspection 122213267 OPENED OCT 21, 1997Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 122213218 OPENED OCT 15, 1997Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,250 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.176(b) · Material storage and aisles |
Serious | $750 | $500 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.303(b)(1) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $1,000 | $750 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(e)(1) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $1,000 | $750 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.332(b)(1) · Training |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,000 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.333(a) · Working near live electrical parts |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,000 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $1,750 | $0 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 14, 1997 | Closed |
Inspection 102981073 OPENED SEP 18, 1991Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · 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)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(iii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(i) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i) · Formaldehyde |
Serious | $375 | $375 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $250 | $250 | Dec 30, 1991 | Closed |
Inspection 103549036 OPENED AUG 11, 1988Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 103468419 OPENED JUN 1, 1988Closed
2121 E. Norse Ave., Cudahy, WI 53110 · 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 | $60 | $60 | Jun 20, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $60 | $60 | Jun 20, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1988 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 20, 1988 | Closed |
Inspection 101058212 OPENED NOV 18, 1986Closed
2121 E. Norse Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(b)(9) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 20, 1986 | Closed |
Inspection 100148907 OPENED JUL 30, 1986Closed
2121 E. Norse Avenue, Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(e)(1)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.219(f)(3) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.305(a)(2)(iiig) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Aug 18, 1986 | Closed |
Inspection 1705649 OPENED JUL 18, 1984Closed
2121 East Norse Ave, Cudahy, WI 53110 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.5(b) · Determination of work-relatedness |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 25, 1984 | Closed |
Injury and illness logs
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Cudahy site logged 5 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 59 workers: 8.3 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.6 for its industry.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy-Mark, Inc. Cudahy · 2025 | 59 | 5 | 0 | 8.3 | 2.6 |
| Joy-Mark Inc Cudahy · 2021 | 63 | 2 | 1 | 3.0 | 2.6 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 1 report on file.
Feb 16, 2023, Cudahy: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), unspecified
An employee was troubleshooting a mix fill issue and attempting to clean a fill flap when the fill flap closed on their fingertip. The employee's left middle finger was partially amputated.
The rules behind these citations
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
29 CFR 1904.5 · Determination of work-relatedness
29 CFR 1910.1048 · Formaldehyde
29 CFR 1910.1048(d)(1)(i)
(d) Exposure monitoring—(1) General. (i) Each employer who has a workplace covered by this standard shall monitor employees to determine their exposure to formaldehyde.
29 CFR 1910.1048(o)(1)
(o) Recordkeeping—(1) Exposure measurements. The employer shall establish and maintain an accurate record of all measurements taken to monitor employee exposure to formaldehyde. This record shall include:
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.110(f)(2)(ii)
(ii) Containers when stored inside shall not be located near exits, stairways, or in areas normally used or intended for the safe exit of people.
29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.136 · Foot protection
29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.169 · Air receivers
29 CFR 1910.176 · Material storage and aisles
29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding
29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels
29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
29 CFR 1910.22 · General requirements
29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
29 CFR 1910.24 · Fixed industrial stairs
29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools
29 CFR 1910.27 · Fixed ladders
29 CFR 1910.28 · Fall protection in general industry
29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.332 · Training
29 CFR 1910.333 · Working near live electrical parts
29 CFR 1910.335 · Safeguards for personnel protection
29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design
OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause
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.