Summary
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has accumulated 63 OSHA violations across 42 inspections over 53 years of recorded history, with $69,265 in total assessed penalties.
The most recent federal enforcement activity was recorded 17 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION appears in OSHA workplace safety, WHD wage enforcement, NLRB labor relations, and CPSC product recalls records only. No matching records were found in MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
55% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 16 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 · 33 citations in this view · $68,845 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 2200.080101 | 5 | 3 | $19,000 | Jul 1992 | Jul 1998 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 3 | 3 | $4,050 | Mar 1978 | Mar 1995 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 3 | 3 | $60 | Nov 1973 | Mar 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 C01 I | 2 | 2 | $17,820 | Apr 1991 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 F02 | 2 | 1 | $3,750 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 2 | 2 | $3,050 | Aug 1994 | Jul 2001 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0212 A01 | 2 | 2 | $1,710 | Oct 2000 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 G02 I | 2 | 2 | $1,325 | Mar 1991 | May 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 D01 II | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | Aug 1992 | Aug 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 B07 VIII | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0217 D01 I | 1 | 1 | $2,500 | Mar 1994 | Mar 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0036 B01 | 1 | 1 | $2,400 | Aug 1978 | Aug 1978 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0037 K02 | 1 | 1 | $1,500 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0303 B01 | 1 | 1 | $1,400 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 D02 | 1 | 1 | $1,250 | Aug 1994 | Aug 1994 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C07 I | 1 | 1 | $1,060 | Nov 2004 | Nov 2004 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0252 A02 XIIIC | 1 | 1 | $935 | Aug 1993 | Aug 1993 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 D01 III | 1 | 1 | $650 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0022 A01 | 1 | 1 | $485 | Oct 2000 | Oct 2000 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 D01 | 1 | 1 | $400 | Jan 2004 | Jan 2004 |
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.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
No self-reported injury rates filed with OSHA's Injury Tracking Application for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
OSHA accident events
Accidents, fatalities, and catastrophes documented during OSHA inspections at this employer. Each entry links to the inspection that recorded it.
| Date | Event | Injuries | Hospitalized | Fatalities | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 24, 1997 | FRACTURE,HEAD,CPR,UNSECURED,CLEANING,SKULL,FALL,SET UP,WORK SURFACE,LEGFatality | 1 | — | 1 | |
| May 2, 1994 | AMPUTATED,REPAIR,POWER PRESS,FINGER,WORK RULES,LOCKOUT,HAND,RAM | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 11, 1993 | AMPUTATED,START BUTTON,STOP SWITCH,POWER PRESS,WORK RULES,FOREARM,POINT OF OPERATION,MANUAL MAT HANDLING,HAND,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Jun 15, 1992 | DIE,AMPUTATED,POWER PRESS,STUCK,THUMB,COMMUNICATION | 1 | 1 | — | |
| Oct 15, 1987 | BURN,CLOTHING,ELECTRIC ARC,E GI III,ELECTRICAL,ELECTRICIAN,ELECTRICAL WORK,ELECTRICAL BOX,ELECTRICAL FAULT,HAND TOOL | 2 | 2 | — | |
| Oct 20, 1986 | DIE,POWER PRESS,CRUSHED,POINT OF OPERATION,UNTRAINED,HAND,PRESS,UNGUARDED | 1 | 1 | — |
Source: OSHA accident investigations. Narratives are recorded by the inspecting officer and may be truncated.
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 17+ years. Most recent activity: 17 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division — minimum-wage, overtime, child-labor, FMLA, and prevailing-wage enforcement.
Wage and hour cases
Closed DOL Wage & Hour Division cases (FLSA, FMLA, H-2B, MSPA, and related statutes). Backwages reflect amounts the agency assessed; civil penalty (CMP) is a separate fine levied on top, where the statute provides for one (FLSA / H-1B / H-2A / MSPA / FMLA / EPPA / FLSA Child Labor; other acts have no CMP column in DOL’s data). The Statutes column lists which laws each case cited. 1 case · $0 in backwages · 1 worker affected
| Case period | Industry | Statutes | Violations | Workers | Backwages | Civil penalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 – Apr 2005 | Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Source: DOL WHD enforcement database. Cases shown reflect those the agency has closed and made public. A violation count is the agency’s tally of cited violations (one violation can affect many workers); the workers column counts distinct employees the agency found to be affected.
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in IN — for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION, 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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.). 3 cases · 3 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25-CA-031408 | Unfair labor practice | Feb 2010 | Apr 2010 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-030284 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2007 | Mar 2007 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
| 25-CA-029706 | Unfair labor practice | Aug 2005 | Apr 2007 | Closed | Region 25, Indianapolis, Indiana |
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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency →
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
CPSC product recalls
Top hazard: The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards.. Most recent recall: 2023-09-07. Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission, matched on company name.
CPSC recall roster
Every CPSC consumer-product recall associated with this manufacturer, most-recent first. Hazards reflect CPSC’s classification (laceration, fire, fall, choking, lead exposure, etc.). Each row links to the agency’s authoritative recall page for the full remedy / contact / recall-number detail. 4 recalls shown · 4 distinct hazard categories.
| Recall | Date | Hazards | Units | CPSC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Whirlpool Recalls Stacked Commercial Clothes Dryers Sold Under the ADC Brand Due to Fire Hazard (Recall Alert) #23791 | Sep 2023 | The recalled clothes dryers can overheat and ignite the clothes load, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Glass Cooktops with Touch Controls Due to Burn and Fire Hazards #19189 | Aug 2019 | The recalled cooktop surface elements can turn on by themselves, posing burn and fire hazards. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Microwaves Due to Fire Hazard #16253 | Aug 2016 | Internal arcing during use can ignite an internal plastic component, posing a fire hazard. | — | View → |
Whirlpool Recalls Jenn-Air Wall Ovens Due to Risk of Burns #15200 | Jul 2015 | The extendable roller rack can unexpectedly disengage when fully extended, posing a risk of burns to consumers. | — | View → |
Source: Consumer Product Safety Commission. Recall details (specific products, sale dates, remedy instructions) live on the cpsc.gov record linked from each row.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-10-07 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2004-09-13 | Complaint | 3 | 2 | $2,120 | |
| 2004-05-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2003-08-28 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $400 | |
| 2001-07-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2001-06-20 | Complaint | 1 | 1 | $1,300 | |
| 2000-07-17 | Complaint | 6 | 4 | $3,285 | |
| 2000-01-24 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1999-03-01 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-05-08 | Complaint | 3 | 1 | $1,750 | |
| 1997-11-26 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $2,250 | |
| 1995-03-02 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,875 | |
| 1994-05-19 | Accident | 2 | 2 | $3,000 | |
| 1993-10-22 | Accident | 5 | 4 | $26,250 | |
| 1993-06-15 | Complaint | 4 | 3 | $2,335 | |
| 1993-04-01 | Planned | 3 | 1 | $1,125 | |
| 1992-10-07 | Complaint | 1 | — | $1,875 | |
| 1992-07-20 | Accident | 1 | 1 | $3,000 | |
| 1992-05-01 | Accident | 3 | 1 | $15,000 | |
| 1991-07-16 | Complaint | 2 | 2 | $160 | |
| 1991-03-13 | Planned | 4 | 3 | $720 | |
| 1987-10-16 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1986-12-02 | Accident | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-06-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1985-03-18 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-02-12 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-01-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-01-23 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-03-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-11-16 | Planned | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-07-27 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1978-07-25 | Complaint | 2 | — | $2,400 | |
| 1978-02-14 | Complaint | 5 | 1 | $300 | |
| 1977-07-07 | Complaint | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1975-05-14 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-07-17 | Complaint | 4 | — | $30 | |
| 1974-01-16 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-01-09 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-10-31 | Complaint | 4 | — | $90 | |
| 1973-10-17 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-08-02 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1973-06-06 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 |
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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 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 WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION's OSHA violation history?
- WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION has 42 OSHA inspections on record with 63 violations and $69,265 in total penalties.
- Has WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION had any workplace fatalities?
- Yes. Federal records show 1 fatality investigation involving WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION.