Manufacturing · Bloomer, WI

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. ranks #5,665 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty65% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$46,656
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #5,665
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. in Bloomer, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $46,656. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,665 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Beacon Industries, INC. in Newington, CT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $46,645 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 64.7%
of violations were serious: #5,665
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$46,656
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. runs well above peers (3.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

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

$46,656 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC..

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. is the #2,871 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($46,656).

How Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. Compares

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.'s 4.25 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 (3.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-02-28

Last Inspection

2025-02-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,664

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $11,664 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

64.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

23.5% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$76,644

Current Penalty Amount

$46,656

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,988 from the initial assessment of $76,644. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	17	8.0
Total Penalty	$46,656	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$11,664	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($46,656 here).

Pendleton Woolen Mills $46,650 WA SNF Holding Company $46,665 GA Beacon Industries, INC. $46,645 CT Action Coupling & Equipment, INC. $46,668 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Waterloo Processing, LLC 4 insp. Waterloo, IA P-D Valmiera Glass USA CORP. 4 insp. Dublin, GA Ohio Blow Pipe Company 4 insp. Cleveland, OH Crayex Corporation INC 4 insp. Piqua, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pendleton Woolen Mills

Washougal, WA

6 inspections $46,650

SNF Holding Company

Riceboro, GA

11 inspections $46,665

Simer Pallet Recycling

Chickasha, OK

0 inspections $0

Beacon Industries, INC.

Newington, CT

2 inspections $46,645

Action Coupling & Equipment, INC.

Holmesville, OH

3 inspections $46,668

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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 Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. have? ▼

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $46,656.

How many OSHA inspections has Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. had? ▼

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-28 and the most recent on 2025-02-04. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.? ▼

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. has been assessed $46,656 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,644 (a 39.1% reduction).

Does Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. has 11 serious violations, and 2 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 Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. operate in? ▼

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC. ranks #5,665 (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 Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Bloomer Machine & Fabrication, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $46,656 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Beacon Industries, INC. in Newington, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $46,645 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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