Since 1976, OSHA inspectors have visited Kapco, Inc. in Wisconsin 21 times.
The most recent inspection opened on Mar 16, 2022 after a complaint, in Osceola.
In all, OSHA issued 57 citation items: 18 serious, 2 willful, 1 repeat and 36 other-than-serious.
The proposed penalties came to $268,261; today they stand at $208,045, 22% less.
The rule cited most here is 1910.217 (mechanical power presses), 11 times.
Among manufacturing employers, the typical cited inspection since 2015 ends with a $3,600 penalty. Kapco, Inc. averages $45,243 across 4 cited inspections.
Kapco, 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 company805 Seminole Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020 · Metal Crown, Closure, and Other Metal Stamping (except Automotive) · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(6)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $6,586 | $4,610 | Jul 8, 2022 | Final |
1000 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024 · Forging and Stamping · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 14, 2018: Employee amputates fingertip when caught between brake press
At 2:00 a.m. on December 14, 2018, an employee was operating a brake press when he pinched his fingertip between a part and die. The employee amputated his fingertip. Hospitalization was not required.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $13,260 | $13,260 | Mar 8, 2019 | Final |
1150 Cheyenne Avenue, Grafton, WI 53024 · All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.22(b)(2) · General requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2016 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.134(k)(6) · Respiratory protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 17, 2016 | Final |
805 Seminole Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020 · Forging and Stamping · 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 | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(ii)(b) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(i)(a) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.147(d)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $7,000 | $7,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4) · Resistance welding |
Willful | $70,000 | $70,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.255(b)(4) · Resistance welding |
Willful | $70,000 | $0 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Repeat | $38,500 | $70,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 1 29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2) · Reporting deaths and severe injuries |
Other-than-serious | $7,000 | $1,000 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
| Citation 4, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $1,100 | $1,100 | Jul 31, 2015 | Final |
805 Seminole Avenue, Osceola, WI 54020 · Forging and Stamping · 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 | $7,000 | $4,200 | Jun 16, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.95(e) · Noise |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 16, 2014 | Final |
1000 Badger Cr., Grafton, WI 53024 · Forging and Stamping · 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)(ii) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $5,000 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $5,000 | $0 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $4,000 | $2,800 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $7,000 | $4,900 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(f)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 2, 2013 | Final |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · Forging and Stamping · 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(i)(2)(i) · Noise |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Sep 24, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,750 | $1,225 | Sep 24, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(i) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2010 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 24, 2010 | Closed |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Nov 30, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Nov 30, 2006 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $1,375 | $1,375 | Nov 30, 2006 | Closed |
1000 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1000 Badger Circle, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $3,500 | $2,500 | Feb 16, 2001 | Final |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · 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)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $490 | $150 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(5)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $210 | $150 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $280 | $150 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $210 | $150 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(2) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 2 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(4) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.1000(a)(2) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
| Citation 3, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.1000(e) · Air contaminants |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 25, 1991 | Closed |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 23, 1990 | Closed |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1989 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jan 20, 1989 | Closed |
1046 Hickory St, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.178(l) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.213(p)(4) · Woodworking machinery |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(4) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1984 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.252(a)(2)(ivc) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 8, 1984 | Closed |
1046 Hickory, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1046 Hickory, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(vi) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 26, 1979 | Closed |
1046 Hickory Street, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Apr 1, 1977 | Closed |
1046 Hickory St, Grafton, WI 53024 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(1)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $500 | $500 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.5(a) · Determination of work-relatedness |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 5 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(6)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 6 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(8)(i) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 7 29 CFR 1910.217(d)(9)(iv) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 8 29 CFR 1910.217(e)(1)(ii) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 22, 1976 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2025, the Grafton site logged 8 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 275 workers: 2.9 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.4 for its industry. Those cases cost 6 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Grafton · 2025 | 275 | 8 | 2 | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Cheyenne Warehouse Grafton · 2025 | 116 | 2 | 2 | 1.8 | 2.4 |
| Osceola site Osceola · 2025 | 49 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 2.4 |
| Kapco Inc. - Badger Grafton · 2024 | 325 | 12 | 3 | 3.9 | 4.0 |
| Kapco Inc. - Cheyenne Grafton · 2024 | 137 | 2 | 0 | 1.6 | 3.6 |
| Kapco Inc. - Osceola Osceola · 2024 | 59 | 1 | 0 | 1.8 | 4.0 |
| Kapco Inc. - Hickory Grafton · 2024 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 9.2 | 3.6 |
| Kapco - SpeedKore Grafton · 2024 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 5.2 |
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 5, 2015, Osceola: Amputation · amputations · finger(s), fingernail(s), n.e.c.
Employee's finger was amputated when caught in spot welder.
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1904.39(a)(2)
(2) Within twenty-four (24) hours after the in-patient hospitalization of one or more employees or an employee's amputation or an employee's loss of an eye, as a result of a work-related incident, you must report the in-patient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye to OSHA.
29 CFR 1904.5(a)
(a) Basic requirement. You must consider an injury or illness to be work-related if an event or exposure in the work environment either caused or contributed to the resulting condition or significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury or illness. Work-relatedness is presumed for injuries and illnesses resulting from events or exposures occurring in the work environment, unless an exception in § 1904.5(b)(2) specifically applies.
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.
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