Establishment profile
COMET INC.
N56W12678 W. SILVER SPRING RD, MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, 53051
333992 — Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing
Summary
COMET INC. has accumulated 32 OSHA violations across 11 inspections over 52 years of recorded history, with $8,065 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 92nd percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 157 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 6 years ago.
Federal records were found in 1 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
COMET INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, FMCSA motor carrier registration, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa and labor certification, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than most other employers in NAICS 3339 within WI. Peer group: 157 employers. This establishment has 32 OSHA violations; peer median is 5.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for COMET INC.. Verify directly with OSHA Injury Tracking Application →
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for COMET INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 6+ years. Most recent activity: 6 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
No NLRB unfair labor practice charges or union representation cases on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with National Labor Relations Board →
Visa & labor certification (OFLC)
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for COMET INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The muffler on the engine can break during use and pose a fire hazard.. Most recent recall: 2015-03-10. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
Federal contracts
This location
- Department of Health and Human ServicesCOMPONENT PARTS FOR NIOSH DESIGNED GUARDRAIL SYSTEM.contract · Last action 2010-08-23$7,266
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 332312 - FABRICATED STRUCTURAL METAL MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2010-08-23. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-13 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $5,900 | |
| 2010-07-30 | Complaint | 4 | — | $400 | |
| 2008-09-11 | Planned | 3 | 2 | $315 | |
| 2003-03-11 | Planned | 2 | 1 | $950 | |
| 1992-02-20 | Planned | 4 | 2 | $350 | |
| 1988-04-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-02-28 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-02-09 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-04-10 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1981-02-04 | Complaint | 4 | 1 | $50 | |
| 1973-11-14 | Planned | 10 | — | $100 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on COMET INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
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Frequently asked
- What is COMET INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- COMET INC. has 11 OSHA inspections on record with 32 violations and $8,065 in total penalties.
- How does COMET INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- COMET INC. operates in the welding and soldering equipment manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 1.1.