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Briess Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Briess Industries, INC. ranks #1,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty78% serious
$113,328
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#1,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Briess Industries, INC. in Manitowoc, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $113,328. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Briess Industries, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 23 violations, averaging 11.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,414 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Thermal Polymer Systems, LC in Angleton, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $113,155 in current penalties.

11.5
violations per inspection
78.3%
of violations were serious
#1,414
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Briess Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Briess Industries, INC. runs far above peers (7.2x 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

$113,328 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($113,328) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $113,328 $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 Briess Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM RUBBER PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9ARTISAN CHEF MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4AMERICANA ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED CONCRETE SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5M.T. STEEL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN EQUIPMENT M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TARPON STAINLESS FAB…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HY-TECH MUSHROOM COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ENVIRONMENTAL MATERI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ZEP INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SOUTHERN ILLINOIS VA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34EXCELSIOR MEDICAL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SUPERIOR HOLDING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20PRATT PAPER (GA), LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8GREENVALLEY CHIPPING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17STEEL SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15CBF BAKERY SYSTEMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED-LOCKE INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13Briess Industries, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23
Briess Industries, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Briess Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Briess Industries, INC. is the #770 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($113,328).

How Briess Industries, INC. Compares

Briess Industries, INC.'s 11.50 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 runs far above peers (7.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-08-23

Last Inspection

2022-08-23

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$56,664

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.5 violations per visit. That's $56,664 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

78.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

13.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

8.7% 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

$174,351

Current Penalty Amount

$113,328

Penalty Reduction

35.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $61,023 from the initial assessment of $174,351. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Briess Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $113,328 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $56,664 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($113,328 here).

WKW Erbsloeh North America, INC. $113,500 AL Thermal Polymer Systems, LC $113,155 TX Givaudan Flavors Corporation $113,094 NJ Casting Solutions, LLC $112,948 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Rubber Products 2 insp. Houston, TX Artisan Chef Manufacturing, LLC 2 insp. Lawrence, MA Bway Corporation 2 insp. Lawrence Township, NJ Americana Enterprises, INC. 2 insp. Bellevue, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

WKW Erbsloeh North America, INC.
Pell City, AL
8 inspections $113,500
Thermal Polymer Systems, LC
Angleton, TX
2 inspections $113,155
Fincantieri Marine Group, LLC
Marinette, WI
16 inspections $113,111
Givaudan Flavors Corporation
East Hanover, NJ
8 inspections $113,094
AW Art Woodwork
Kenilworth, NJ
0 inspections $0

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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 Briess Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Briess Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 2 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 Briess Industries, INC. have? ▼
Briess Industries, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $113,328.
How many OSHA inspections has Briess Industries, INC. had? ▼
Briess Industries, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-08-23 and the most recent on 2022-08-23. This averages 11.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Briess Industries, INC.? ▼
Briess Industries, INC. has been assessed $113,328 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $174,351 (a 35.0% reduction).
Does Briess Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Briess Industries, 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 Briess Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Briess Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311213). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Briess Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Briess Industries, INC. ranks #1,414 (the top 1% 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 Briess Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Briess Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $113,328 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Thermal Polymer Systems, LC in Angleton, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $113,155 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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