Inspection 347957425 OPENED JAN 2, 2025Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53090 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
OSHA has inspected Weasler Engineering, Inc. 12 times in Wisconsin since 1976.
The latest one began on Jan 2, 2025 to follow up on an earlier case, in West Bend.
Those inspections ended with 43 citation items: 18 serious and 25 other-than-serious.
Penalties were first proposed at $53,582 and now stand at $29,666, 45% lower after settlements or reviews.
Machine guarding comes up most often in these citations: 8 items under 1910.212.
How that compares: the median penalty per cited inspection for manufacturing employers since 2015 is $3,600, and Weasler Engineering, Inc. averages $6,660 (3 cited inspections).
Weasler Engineering, Inc. also files yearly injury logs with OSHA, summarized below.
It reported 2 severe injuries to OSHA since 2015.
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Watch this companyInspection history
Inspection 347300204 OPENED FEB 23, 2024Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53090 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment 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 | $16,131 | $8,066 | Apr 3, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 347231433 OPENED JAN 24, 2024Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53090 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment 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 | $16,131 | $8,066 | Mar 22, 2024 | Final |
Inspection 340628106 OPENED MAY 13, 2015Closed
7801 Hwy 45n, West Bend, WI 53090 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment 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 | $7,000 | $3,850 | Jul 28, 2015 | Final |
Inspection 122421712 OPENED JAN 16, 2003Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Serious | $1,125 | $788 | Feb 27, 2003 | Closed |
Inspection 122411408 OPENED JUN 13, 2002Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $975 | $682 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(v) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Sep 4, 2002 | Closed |
Inspection 303319321 OPENED DEC 20, 2000Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.305(g)(1)(iii) · Electrical wiring methods |
Other-than-serious | $850 | $595 | Mar 1, 2001 | Closed |
Inspection 122208812 OPENED OCT 15, 1998Closed
7801 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
| Citation and rule | Type | Proposed | Current | Issued | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Citation 1, item 1a 29 CFR 1910.133(a)(2) · Eye and face protection |
Serious | $1,875 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 1b 29 CFR 1910.132(f)(1) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2a 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(8) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2b 29 CFR 1910.134(i)(7) · Respiratory protection |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3a 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(1) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $2,625 | $1,500 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3b 29 CFR 1910.147(c)(4)(i) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3c 29 CFR 1910.147(e)(3) · Lockout/tagout |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4a 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4b 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(5) · Machine guarding |
Serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.219(c)(4)(i) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Serious | $1,125 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 7 29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iic) · Bloodborne pathogens |
Serious | $1,500 | $1,000 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 1 29 CFR 1910.38(a)(5)(ii) · Emergency action plans |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 2 29 CFR 1910.132(e) · Personal protective equipment, general requirements |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 3 29 CFR 1910.304(f)(5)(v) · Grounding and circuit protection |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
| Citation 2, item 4 29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(i) · Access to employee exposure and medical records |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Nov 3, 1998 | Closed |
4 older inspections
Inspection 15603293 OPENED MAY 26, 1982Closed
Po Box 558 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18771790 OPENED JUL 14, 1981Closed
West Bend, WI 00000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 18771667 OPENED MAR 17, 1981Closed
West Bend, WI 00000 · OSHA's record · Phone and website on Google Maps
No citations from this inspection.
Inspection 15533888 OPENED JUN 8, 1976Closed
Po Box 558 Hwy 45 North, West Bend, WI 53095 · 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 |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 2 29 CFR 1910.25(d)(1)(x) · Portable wood ladders |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 3 29 CFR 1910.37(q)(1) · Exit routes |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 4 29 CFR 1910.106(e)(2)(ivd) · Flammable liquids |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 5 29 CFR 1910.108(g)(6)(iv) · [Reserved] |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 6 29 CFR 1910.110(b)(6)(vi) · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 8 29 CFR 1910.157(d)(2)(i) · Portable fire extinguishers |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 9 29 CFR 1910.176(c) · Material storage and aisles |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 10 29 CFR 1910.178(m)(12)(i) · Forklifts and other powered industrial trucks |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 11 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(1) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 12 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 13 29 CFR 1910.215(a)(2) · Grinders and abrasive wheels |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 14 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(2)(ib) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $30 | $30 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 16 29 CFR 1910.217(c)(3)(viiic) · Mechanical power presses |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 17 29 CFR 1910.219(d)(1) · Belts, pulleys and power-transmission parts |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 18 29 CFR 1910.242(b) · Hand and power tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 19 29 CFR 1910.243(c)(1) · Guarding of portable powered tools |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 20 29 CFR 1910.252(c)(2)(iii) · Welding fire safety |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 1, item 21 | Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jun 23, 1976 | Closed |
| Citation 99, item 1 29 CFR 1910.212(a)(3)(ii) · Machine guarding |
Other-than-serious | $0 | $0 | Jul 15, 1976 | 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 West Bend site logged 2 recordable injuries or illnesses among about 238 workers: 1.2 per 100 full-time workers, against a median of 2.3 for its industry. Those cases cost 89 days away from work.
| Site and year | Workers | Cases | Days-away cases | Rate | Industry median |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bend site West Bend · 2025 | 238 | 2 | 2 | 1.2 | 2.3 |
| Weasler Engineering West Bend · 2023 | 351 | 6 | 3 | 1.8 | 2.3 |
| Weasler Engineering Inc West Bend · 2017 | 321 | 20 | 8 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Severe injury reports
Employers must report any work-related amputation, in-patient hospitalization or loss of an eye to OSHA within 24 hours. 2 reports on file.
Feb 16, 2024, West Bend: Amputation · amputations involving bone loss · other finger(s) n.e.c.
On February 16, 2024, an employee was using a cutoff saw to cut up plastic tubing. The saw amputated the employee's middle and ring fingers.
Jan 22, 2024, West Bend: Amputation · amputations, avulsions, enucleations unspecified · finger or thumb tip(s), nail(s)
An employee was centering a component on an air press for final assembly when the machine cycled and their left thumb tip 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 1910.1020 · Access to employee exposure and medical records
29 CFR 1910.1020(g)(1)(i)
(i) The existence, location, and availability of any records covered by this section;
29 CFR 1910.1030 · Bloodborne pathogens
29 CFR 1910.1030(c)(1)(iv)
(iv) The Exposure Control Plan shall be reviewed and updated at least annually and whenever necessary to reflect new or modified tasks and procedures which affect occupational exposure and to reflect new or revised employee positions with occupational exposure. The review and update of such plans shall also:
29 CFR 1910.1030(g)(2)(iic)
(ii) Training shall be provided as follows:
29 CFR 1910.106 · Flammable liquids
29 CFR 1910.108 · [Reserved]
29 CFR 1910.110 · Storage and handling of liquefied petroleum gases
29 CFR 1910.132 · Personal protective equipment, general requirements
29 CFR 1910.133 · Eye and face protection
29 CFR 1910.134 · Respiratory protection
29 CFR 1910.147 · Lockout/tagout
29 CFR 1910.157 · Portable fire extinguishers
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 1910.217 · Mechanical power presses
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 1910.25 · Portable wood ladders
29 CFR 1910.252 · Welding fire safety
29 CFR 1910.304 · Grounding and circuit protection
29 CFR 1910.305 · Electrical wiring methods
29 CFR 1910.37 · Exit routes
29 CFR 1910.38 · Emergency action plans
Other mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing employers in Wisconsin
- BRP US Inc. Sturtevant · 4 citations · $10,238
- Fusion Babbitting Company, Inc. Milwaukee · 39 citations · $53,805
- RB Royal Industries, Inc. Fond Du Lac · 4 citations · $32,035
- Poclain Hydraulics, Inc. Sturtevant · 1 citation · $1,403
- Briggs & Stratton Wauwatosa · 140 citations · $32,770
- Scan-Pac Manufacturing, Inc. Menomonee Falls · 14 citations · $18,518
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.