Inspection 347481194 OPENED MAY 15, 2024Closed
1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
West Allis, Wisconsin · Iron and Steel Forging · NAICS 332111
Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc. has 17 OSHA inspections on record in Wisconsin, the first in 1979.
OSHA's last visit started on May 15, 2024 on a referral, in West Allis.
Across those inspections OSHA issued 77 citation items: 61 serious and 16 other-than-serious.
OSHA proposed $114,917 in penalties. After settlements and reviews the total is $49,798, down 57%.
Most often, OSHA cited 1910.218, forging machines (8 items).
For context, across all manufacturing employers the median penalty per cited inspection since 2015 is $3,600. Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc. averages $11,000 over 1 cited inspection in that time.
Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
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Watch this company1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 S 62nd St, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
Incident on Dec 11, 2018: Employee pierces chest with flying piece of shrapnel when it
At 9:35 a.m. on December 11, 2018, an employee was assisting with operating a key driver for die setting on the 4000 Hammer Forge and was struck by a loose metal fragment when it broke off. The employee pierced his chest with a steel projectile and was hospitalized.
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $9,282 | $6,000 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(i) · Forging machines |
Serious | $9,282 | $3,000 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(ii) · Forging machines |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2c 29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(iii) · Forging machines |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.218(b)(1) · Forging machines |
Serious | $6,763 | $2,000 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Mar 22, 2019 | Final |
1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · 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 | $5,670 | $3,969 | Apr 29, 2014 | Final |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.218(b)(1) · Forging machines |
Serious | $5,670 | $3,969 | Apr 29, 2014 | Final |
1903 South 62nd Street P.o. Box 340350, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $975 | $682 | Apr 8, 2005 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · 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)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $1,375 | $962 | Apr 8, 2005 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $3,500 | $2,450 | Apr 8, 2005 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $3,500 | $1,750 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1c 29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1d 29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $825 | $750 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Oct 8, 1998 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.37(f)(2) · Exit routes |
Serious | $975 | $342 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.95(g)(6) · Noise |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.95(j)(3) · Noise |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.95(i)(2)(i) · Noise |
Serious | $2,275 | $796 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6a 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $2,275 | $796 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6b 29 CFR 1910.215(c)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6c 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $1,625 | $569 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash |
Serious | $2,275 | $797 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(va) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $2,275 | $796 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(5) · Asbestos in general industry |
Serious | $1,625 | $569 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,625 | $569 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 15b 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16b 29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $1,625 | $569 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17b 29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18a 29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $2,275 | $796 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18b 29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1903.16(a) · Posting of citations |
Other-than-serious | $2,400 | $840 | Dec 6, 1994 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · 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 | $4,000 | $1,400 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements) |
Serious | $975 | $341 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5a 29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5b 29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.179(c)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes |
Serious | $4,000 | $1,400 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7a 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Serious | $4,000 | $1,400 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7b 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(7)(i) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7c 29 CFR 1910.184(i)(9)(iii) · Slings |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9a 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $2,000 | $700 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9b 29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,625 | $569 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $4,000 | $1,400 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(7)(iii) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Serious | $1,300 | $455 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries |
Other-than-serious | $2,400 | $840 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria |
Other-than-serious | $5,600 | $1,960 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(i) · Forging machines |
Other-than-serious | $650 | $228 | Nov 21, 1994 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · 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 | $675 | $675 | Aug 28, 1992 | Closed |
1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · 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 | Feb 8, 1989 | Closed |
1903 S 62nd St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 S 62 St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 S 62 St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 South 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
1903 South 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.184(e)(1) · Slings |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.218(b)(2) · Forging machines |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.218(j)(5) · Forging machines |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1979 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | May 9, 1979 | Closed |
From the Form 300A summaries employers file with OSHA each year. Rate = recordable cases per 100 full-time workers.
In 2023, the West Allis site logged 12 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 95 workers: 12.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 4.0 for its industry. Those cases cost 98 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Drop Forge West Allis · 2023 | 95 | 12 | 2 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc. West Allis · 2021 | 92 | 18 | 6 | 24.6 | 4.0 |
Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.
29 CFR 1903.16(a)
(a) Upon receipt of any citation under the Act, the employer shall immediately post such citation, or a copy thereof, unedited, at or near each place an alleged violation referred to in the citation occurred, except as provided below. Where, because of the nature of the employer's operations, it is not practicable to post the citation at or near each place of alleged violation, such citation shall be posted, unedited, in a prominent place where it will be readily observable by all affected employees. For example, where employers are engaged in activities which are physically dispersed (see § 1903.2(b)), the citation may be posted at the location to which employees report each day. Where employees do not primarily work at or report to a single location (see § 1903.2(b)), the citation may be posted at the location from which the employees operate to carry out their activities. The employer
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(5)
(5) The brake support plate, brake shoes and brake components used to attach the brake shoes shall be thoroughly washed before removing the old shoes.
29 CFR 1910.101(b)
(b) Compressed gases. The in-plant handling, storage, and utilization of all compressed gases in cylinders, portable tanks, rail tankcars, or motor vehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance with Compressed Gas Association Pamphlet P-1-1965, which is incorporated by reference as specified in § 1910.6.
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