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COMET INC.

N56W12678 W. SILVER SPRING RD, MENOMONEE FALLS, WI, 53051
333992Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing

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OSHA inspections
11
over 52 years
Violations
32
$8,065 in penalties
Penalties
$8,065
$252 avg
Accident investigations on record
3 National Emphasis Program inspections

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

Inspections
11
0.2 / yr · last 52 yrs
Violations
32
0.6 / yr
Penalties
$8,065
$252 avg / violation
31% serious69% other
Inspection trigger · planned
7 of 11
Inspection trigger · complaint
3 of 11

64% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 5 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Peer comparison

92nd

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.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
71st
peer median: $3,853
Inspection frequency
96th
peer median: 1

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

Industry avg TRIR
1.1
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
0.8
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
Not in OSHA ITA

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

Planned
7
Complaint
3
Follow-up
1

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

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
6 years ago

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)

DOT number
1251839
Operation
C

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

Total recalls
1
Last 5 years
0
Last 12 months
0
Units recalled
0

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

Obligated (5-yr)
$0
Obligated (all-time)
$7K
Awards
1
Top agency
Department of Health and Human Services
$7K
Largest awards
  • Department of Health and Human Services
    COMPONENT 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

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2020-02-13Complaint54$5,900
2010-07-30Complaint4$400
2008-09-11Planned32$315
2003-03-11Planned21$950
1992-02-20Planned42$350
1988-04-07Planned0$0
1985-02-28Planned0$0
1982-02-09Planned0$0
1981-04-10Follow-up0$0
1981-02-04Complaint41$50
1973-11-14Planned10$100

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

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About this data

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.