Manufacturing · Janesville, WI

Abitec Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Abitec Corporation ranks #27,515 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$13,125
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#27,515
of 99,447 penalized employers

Abitec Corporation in Janesville, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,125. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Abitec Corporation 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,515 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, CFL Starters & Alternators INC. in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $13,126 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#27,515
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Abitec Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Abitec Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,125 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Abitec Corporation.

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Abitec Corporation has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Abitec Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Abitec Corporation sits at penalty rank #12,807 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,125 assessed).

How Abitec Corporation Compares

Abitec Corporation's 3.50 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-09-05

Last Inspection

2016-03-28

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,563 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$18,746

Current Penalty Amount

$13,125

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,621 from the initial assessment of $18,746. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Abitec Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Abitec Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $13,125 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,563 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Abitec Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,125 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abitec Corporation safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Abitec Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Abitec Corporation have?
Abitec Corporation has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,125.
How many OSHA inspections has Abitec Corporation had?
Abitec Corporation has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-09-05 and the most recent on 2016-03-28. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Abitec Corporation?
Abitec Corporation has been assessed $13,125 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,746 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Abitec Corporation have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Abitec Corporation has 7 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
What industry does Abitec Corporation operate in?
Abitec Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Abitec Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Abitec Corporation ranks #27,515 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.
How does Abitec Corporation's safety record compare to industry average?
Abitec Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $13,125 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, CFL Starters & Alternators INC. in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,126 in current penalties.
Data Sources & Methodology

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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