Manufacturing · Milwaukee, WI

Badger Meter, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Badger Meter, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

67% serious
$0
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections

Badger Meter, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. 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 Meter, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Of these, 2 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, Detroit Heading LLC in Detroit, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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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 Meter, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.88.615.522.429.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPASTA MONTANA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTERNATIONAL CONVERTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13CALCASIEU REFINING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14NASHVILLE WIRE PRODUCTS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HALL MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28HIGHLINE WARREN, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16KEPHACO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28WERNER CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DAP GLOBAL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VALLEY CO-OP OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BUNGE NORTH AMERICA DBA BUNGE MILLING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12TUUCI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SHURE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WIELAND CHASE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RODEO PLASTIC BAG & FILM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ROYAL CUSTOM DESIGNS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CORRUGATED SUPPLIES COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FRANCES TODD INC. DBA THE WOODEN DUCK, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25VORTEQ COIL FINISHERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LEMASTER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Badger Meter, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Badger Meter, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

How Badger Meter, INC. Compares

Badger Meter, INC.'s 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Badger Meter, INC. to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,763 per employer.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2014-01-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$0

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Badger Meter, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $0 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Meter, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Badger Meter, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Badger Meter, INC. have?
Badger Meter, INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.
How many OSHA inspections has Badger Meter, INC. had?
Badger Meter, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2014-01-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Badger Meter, INC.?
Badger Meter, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,650 (a 100.0% reduction).
Does Badger Meter, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Badger Meter, INC. has 2 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 Badger Meter, INC. operate in?
Badger Meter, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 334514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Badger Meter, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Badger Meter, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Detroit Heading LLC in Detroit, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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