Establishment profile
NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.
330 S. 9TH ST., WISCONSIN RAPIDS, WI, 54494
331513 — Steel Foundries (except Investment)
Summary
NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC. has accumulated 163 OSHA violations across 27 inspections over 50 years of recorded history, with $80,775 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 182 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 10 years ago.
Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
74% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 19 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 66 citations in this view · $68,913 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 E | 12 | 10 | — | Jan 1979 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 C | 6 | 6 | $42,730 | Jan 1979 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A02 | 4 | 4 | $7,503 | Sep 1985 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C01 | 4 | 4 | $575 | Sep 1975 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 IX | 3 | 3 | $10,100 | Oct 2005 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1000 A03 | 3 | 1 | $1,750 | Apr 2001 | Apr 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0095 B01 | 3 | 3 | $913 | Jan 1979 | Sep 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 A02 | 3 | 2 | $850 | Jul 1982 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 3 | 2 | $182 | Sep 1978 | Apr 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 F03 | 3 | 3 | $127 | Sep 1978 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0133 A01 | 3 | 3 | $25 | Sep 1975 | Mar 1982 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 E03 I | 3 | 3 | — | Mar 1982 | Dec 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 G02 | 2 | 2 | $3,093 | Dec 2006 | Nov 2011 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 C | 2 | 2 | $393 | Sep 1975 | Jan 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0304 F05 V | 2 | 2 | $225 | Apr 1982 | May 1989 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $150 | Apr 1982 | Mar 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0134 E05 I | 2 | 2 | $85 | Apr 1988 | Aug 1988 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 2 | 2 | $82 | Sep 1978 | Sep 1985 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0219 D01 | 2 | 2 | $82 | Sep 1975 | Sep 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0309 A 011017 | 2 | 2 | $50 | Sep 1975 | Jan 1976 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 3315 within WI. Peer group: 182 employers. This establishment has 163 OSHA violations; peer median is 15.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, 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 NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 10+ years. Most recent activity: 10 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 NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC., not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC. locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 representation
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-RC-006567 | Representation election | Mar 2004 | Apr 2004 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, 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 NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-01-28 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-07 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2011-05-18 | Complaint | 2 | — | $40,000 | |
| 2011-05-18 | Follow-up | 5 | 2 | $18,480 | |
| 2006-09-19 | Complaint | 11 | 8 | $7,350 | |
| 2005-08-23 | Monitoring | 6 | 4 | $2,310 | |
| 2004-05-25 | Complaint | 7 | 5 | $1,593 | |
| 2000-11-30 | Planned | 5 | 4 | $2,170 | |
| 2000-11-30 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $1,103 | |
| 2000-11-30 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2000-11-30 | Planned | 4 | 4 | $1,750 | |
| 1989-05-02 | Follow-up | 3 | 1 | $2,125 | |
| 1988-10-27 | Monitoring | 4 | 4 | $180 | |
| 1988-06-10 | Follow-up | 1 | — | $85 | |
| 1987-12-03 | Follow-up | 14 | — | $180 | |
| 1985-04-09 | Follow-up | 11 | 5 | $1,200 | |
| 1985-02-27 | Planned | 6 | 2 | $100 | |
| 1982-07-07 | Follow-up | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1982-04-01 | Complaint | 7 | 1 | $500 | |
| 1982-03-23 | Complaint | 29 | 7 | $500 | |
| 1981-09-22 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-09-11 | Complaint | 21 | 8 | $600 | |
| 1978-09-11 | Complaint | 5 | 4 | $400 | |
| 1976-01-21 | Follow-up | 3 | — | $25 | |
| 1975-09-04 | Planned | 15 | — | $125 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
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About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, 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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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC. has 27 OSHA inspections on record with 163 violations and $80,775 in total penalties.
- How does NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- NORTHERN STEEL CASTINGS, INC. operates in the steel foundries (except investment) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 7.7.