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Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc.: OSHA inspections and violations

West Allis, Wisconsin · Iron and Steel Forging · NAICS 332111

17inspections
77citation items
$49,798current penalties
May 15, 2024last inspection

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.

Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc.: OSHA citation items per year, 1979 to 2024
Citation items per year, by inspection date.

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Inspection history

Inspection 347481194 OPENED MAY 15, 2024Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 77 employees at the site · Closed Aug 16, 2024

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.

Inspection 343620787 OPENED NOV 28, 2018Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 100 employees at the site · Closed Sep 11, 2019

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 ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$9,282$6,000Mar 22, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2a
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(i) · Forging machines
Serious$9,282$3,000Mar 22, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2b
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(ii) · Forging machines
Serious$0$0Mar 22, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 2c
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(iii) · Forging machines
Serious$0$0Mar 22, 2019Final
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.218(b)(1) · Forging machines
Serious$6,763$2,000Mar 22, 2019Final
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(h)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Mar 22, 2019Final

Inspection 339526840 OPENED DEC 19, 2013Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 162 employees at the site · Closed May 23, 2014

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 ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$5,670$3,969Apr 29, 2014Final
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.218(b)(1) · Forging machines
Serious$5,670$3,969Apr 29, 2014Final

Inspection 338909823 OPENED FEB 19, 2013Closed

Referral · Partial · Safety · 50 employees at the site · Closed Mar 7, 2013

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.

Inspection 311397160 OPENED JAN 14, 2008Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 138 employees at the site · Closed Jan 28, 2008

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.

Inspection 307059477 OPENED FEB 1, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 133 employees at the site · Closed May 17, 2005

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.146(g)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$975$682Apr 8, 2005Closed

Inspection 307059485 OPENED FEB 1, 2005Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 135 employees at the site · Closed May 18, 2005

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · Iron and Steel Forging · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$1,375$962Apr 8, 2005Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.147(f)(3)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$3,500$2,450Apr 8, 2005Closed

Inspection 122208705 OPENED SEP 22, 1998Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 172 employees at the site · Closed Feb 5, 1999

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1a
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(ii) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$3,500$1,750Oct 8, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 1b
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(4)(viii) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Oct 8, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 1c
29 CFR 1910.146(d)(5)(i) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Oct 8, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 1d
29 CFR 1910.146(e)(1) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Oct 8, 1998Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.219(c)(2)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$825$750Oct 8, 1998Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens
Other-than-serious$0$0Oct 8, 1998Closed
9 older inspections

Inspection 122040769 OPENED OCT 20, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 153 employees at the site · Closed Apr 24, 1996

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.37(f)(2) · Exit routes
Serious$975$342Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2a Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2b Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3 Serious$2,275$796Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.106(d)(2)(i) · Flammable liquids
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.132(d)(2) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.132(f)(4) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6a
29 CFR 1910.133(a)(1) · Eye and face protection
Serious$2,275$796Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6b
29 CFR 1910.215(c)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6c
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7a
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(2) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$1,625$569Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7b
29 CFR 1910.146(c)(4) · Permit-required confined spaces
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.151(c) · First aid and eyewash
Serious$2,275$797Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9
29 CFR 1910.178(p)(1) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.217(b)(7)(va) · Mechanical power presses
Serious$2,275$796Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.305(b)(2) · Electrical wiring methods
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.1001(d)(5) · Asbestos in general industry
Serious$1,625$569Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 15a
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$1,625$569Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 15b
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(i) · Bloodborne pathogens
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 16a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 16b
29 CFR 1910.1200(f)(5)(ii) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 17a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$1,625$569Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 17b
29 CFR 1910.1200(g)(8) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 18a
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Serious$2,275$796Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 18b
29 CFR 1910.1200(h) · Hazard communication
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1910.23(d)(1)(ii) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3
29 CFR 1910.23(e)(1) · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1903.16(a) · Posting of citations
Other-than-serious$2,400$840Dec 6, 1994Closed

Inspection 122109747 OPENED OCT 20, 1994Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 153 employees at the site · Closed Sep 19, 1996

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
OSH Act Section 5(a)(1) · General Duty Clause
Serious$4,000$1,400Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.36(b)(4) · Exit route design
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.38(a)(1) · Emergency action plans
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.101(b) · Compressed gases (general requirements)
Serious$975$341Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5a
29 CFR 1910.157(c)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 5b
29 CFR 1910.157(g)(1) · Portable fire extinguishers
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 6
29 CFR 1910.179(c)(2) · Overhead and gantry cranes
Serious$4,000$1,400Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7a Serious$4,000$1,400Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7b Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 7c Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 8
29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9a
29 CFR 1910.215(a)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$2,000$700Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 9b
29 CFR 1910.215(d)(1) · Grinders and abrasive wheels
Serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 10
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,625$569Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 11
29 CFR 1910.219(i)(2) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 12
29 CFR 1910.243(c)(3) · Guarding of portable powered tools
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 13
29 CFR 1910.303(g)(2)(ii) · Electrical equipment, general requirements
Serious$4,000$1,400Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 1, item 14
29 CFR 1910.304(f)(7)(iii) · Grounding and circuit protection
Serious$1,300$455Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 1
29 CFR 1904.2(a) · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries
Other-than-serious$2,400$840Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 2
29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria
Other-than-serious$5,600$1,960Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3a
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(6)(i) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 3b
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(7)(iv) · Lockout/tagout
Other-than-serious$0$0Nov 21, 1994Closed
Citation 2, item 4
29 CFR 1910.218(a)(2)(i) · Forging machines
Other-than-serious$650$228Nov 21, 1994Closed

Inspection 102983731 OPENED AUG 14, 1992Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 137 employees at the site · Closed Feb 22, 1993

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout
Serious$675$675Aug 28, 1992Closed

Inspection 103315859 OPENED JAN 31, 1989Closed

Complaint · Partial · Health · 150 employees at the site · Closed Apr 28, 1989

1903 S. 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1
29 CFR 1910.1200(e)(1) · Hazard communication
Other-than-serious$0$0Feb 8, 1989Closed

Inspection 15483928 OPENED DEC 21, 1982Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 80 employees at the site · Closed Mar 22, 1984

1903 S 62nd St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15453806 OPENED MAR 17, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Health · 182 employees at the site · Closed Apr 19, 1982

1903 S 62 St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15566235 OPENED FEB 22, 1982Closed

Planned · Complete · Safety · 185 employees at the site · Closed Feb 23, 1982

1903 S 62 St, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15599483 OPENED OCT 9, 1979Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 318 employees at the site · Closed Mar 10, 1984

1903 South 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

No citations from this inspection.

Inspection 15535834 OPENED MAR 19, 1979Closed

Complaint · Partial · Safety · 318 employees at the site · Closed Oct 18, 1979

1903 South 62nd Street, West Allis, WI 53219 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps

Citation and ruleTypeProposedCurrentIssuedStatus
Citation 1, item 1 Other-than-serious$0$0May 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 2
29 CFR 1910.218(b)(2) · Forging machines
Other-than-serious$0$0May 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 3
29 CFR 1910.218(j)(5) · Forging machines
Other-than-serious$0$0May 9, 1979Closed
Citation 1, item 4
29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts
Other-than-serious$0$0May 9, 1979Closed

Injury and illness logs

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 yearWorkersCasesDays-away casesRateIndustry median
Unit Drop Forge
West Allis · 2023
95 12212.24.0
Unit Drop Forge Co., Inc.
West Allis · 2021
92 18624.64.0

The rules behind these citations

Current text from the Code of Federal Regulations. Some citations were issued under older wording.

29 CFR 1903.16 · Posting of citations

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 1904.2 · Partial exemption for establishments in certain industries

29 CFR 1904.4 · Recording criteria

29 CFR 1910.1001 · Asbestos in general industry

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 · Compressed gases (general requirements)

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.

29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens

29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids

29 CFR 1910.1200 · Hazard communication

29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection

29 CFR 1910.146 · Permit-required confined spaces

29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout

29 CFR 1910.151 · First aid and eyewash

29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers

29 CFR 1910.178 · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks

29 CFR 1910.179 · Overhead and gantry cranes

29 CFR 1910.184 · Slings

29 CFR 1910.20

29 CFR 1910.212 · Machine guarding

29 CFR 1910.215 · Grinders and abrasive wheels

29 CFR 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses

29 CFR 1910.218 · Forging machines

29 CFR 1910.219 · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts

29 CFR 1910.23 · Guarding floor and wall openings and holes

29 CFR 1910.242 · Hand and power tools

29 CFR 1910.243 · Guarding of portable powered tools

29 CFR 1910.303 · Electrical equipment, general requirements

29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection

29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods

29 CFR 1910.36 · Exit route design

29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes

29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans

29 CFR 1910.95 · Noise

OSH Act Section 5 · General Duty Clause

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