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Badger Metal Finishing, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Badger Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #8,064 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty72% serious
$36,358
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#8,064
of 99,447 penalized employers

Badger Metal Finishing, INC. in Saint Francis, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $36,358. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Badger Metal Finishing, INC. 3 times across a longer 7-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,064 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Frito-Lay, INC. in Bakersfield, CA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $36,350 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
72.0%
of violations were serious
#8,064
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Badger Metal Finishing, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Badger Metal Finishing, INC. runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$36,358 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Badger Metal Finishing, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOSKOCIL MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ASSOCIATED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17THERMWELL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CB MANUFACTURING & S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SAM DONG OHIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10DOMINION LIQUID TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SENOX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Q&B FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RANDOLPH PACKING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8GMP METAL PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13O-FLEX METAL FINISHING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WILLIAM E. DAILEY PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NORTHWAY INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7HYDRO EXTRUSION USA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4REED LUMBER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KOCH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ROLLED SHAPES & ENGI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41LAVOI CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ROYAL ENVELOPE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3Badger Metal Finishi…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Badger Metal Finishing, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Badger Metal Finishing, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Badger Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #4,041 at $36,358 current penalty.

How Badger Metal Finishing, INC. Compares

Badger Metal Finishing, INC.'s 8.33 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 runs well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-02-06

Last Inspection

2019-09-03

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,119

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 7 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $12,119 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

72.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

12.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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

$91,820

Current Penalty Amount

$36,358

Penalty Reduction

60.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $55,462 from the initial assessment of $91,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Badger Metal Finishing, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Badger Metal Finishing, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $36,358 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,119 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Badger Metal Finishing, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($36,358 here).

Kol Marble and Granite $36,363 NJ Kitchenmax, LLC $36,352 CT Lpi INC. $36,350 TN Frito-Lay, INC. $36,350 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Doskocil Manufacturing INC 3 insp. Arlington, TX Associated Materials Incorporated 3 insp. Cedar Rapids, IA Thermwell Products CO., INC. 3 insp. Mahwah, NJ CB Manufacturing & Sales Company, INC. 3 insp. Dayton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

R Braun INC.
Saint Nazianz, WI
3 inspections $36,356
Kitchenmax, LLC
Bridgeport, CT
2 inspections $36,352
Lpi INC.
Johnson City, TN
9 inspections $36,350
Frito-Lay, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
6 inspections $36,350
LMT Mercer Group INC
Lawrenceville, NJ
2 inspections $36,350

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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 Badger Metal Finishing, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Badger Metal Finishing, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Badger Metal Finishing, INC. have? ▼
Badger Metal Finishing, INC. has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $36,358.
How many OSHA inspections has Badger Metal Finishing, INC. had? ▼
Badger Metal Finishing, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-06 and the most recent on 2019-09-03. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Badger Metal Finishing, INC.? ▼
Badger Metal Finishing, INC. has been assessed $36,358 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $91,820 (a 60.4% reduction).
Does Badger Metal Finishing, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Badger Metal Finishing, INC. has 18 serious violations, and 3 repeat 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 Badger Metal Finishing, INC. operate in? ▼
Badger Metal Finishing, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Badger Metal Finishing, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Badger Metal Finishing, INC. ranks #8,064 (the top 10% 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 Badger Metal Finishing, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Badger Metal Finishing, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $36,358 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Frito-Lay, INC. in Bakersfield, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $36,350 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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