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Broadwind Heavy Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Broadwind Heavy Industries ranks #19,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$18,320
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#19,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Broadwind Heavy Industries in Manitowoc, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Broadwind Heavy Industries 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 8.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #19,373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, C.H. Guenther & Son in Carlstadt, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $18,313 in current penalties.

8.5
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#19,373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Broadwind Heavy Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Broadwind Heavy Industries sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,320 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Broadwind Heavy Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.919.529.138.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREGAL INDUSTRIAL COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SOMACIS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12LAB 9 MODULAR LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TWITCHELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CHEP RECYCLED PALLET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GRAHAM LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ACH FOAM TECHNOLOGIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13TIGHITCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AMERICAN MADE TIRES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37WINCO/DWL INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SYFRETT FEED CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21INTEGRATED LAMINATE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29TBRSP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23SIGNATURE CABINETRY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15MILLWORK EXPRESSIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MB DYNAMICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN FOREST PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12KRAFT HEINZ FOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6NASHVILLE FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29HARD ROCK STONE & TI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15Broadwind Heavy Indu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17
Broadwind Heavy Industries has 2 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.

Broadwind Heavy Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Broadwind Heavy Industries is the #9,303 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($18,320).

How Broadwind Heavy Industries Compares

Broadwind Heavy Industries's 8.50 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 (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-06-22

Last Inspection

2011-06-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

8.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,160

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 8.5 violations per visit. That's $9,160 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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

$37,800

Current Penalty Amount

$18,320

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,480 from the initial assessment of $37,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Broadwind Heavy Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $18,320 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,160 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,320 here).

Larkin Industries, INC. $18,315 AL Martin Corporation $18,327 NJ C.H. Guenther & Son $18,313 NJ Sunshine Electronic Display Corporation $18,330 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Regal Industrial Corporation 2 insp. Millville, NJ Somacis INC. 2 insp. Poway, CA Lab 9 Modular LLC 2 insp. Littleton, MA Twitchell Corporation 2 insp. Dothan, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Larkin Industries, INC.
Birmingham, AL
2 inspections $18,315
Martin Corporation
Bridgeton, NJ
2 inspections $18,327
C.H. Guenther & Son
Carlstadt, NJ
3 inspections $18,313
Sunshine Electronic Display Corporation
Saint Joseph, MO
3 inspections $18,330
Cemco, LLC
City of Industry, CA
2 inspections $18,335

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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 Broadwind Heavy Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Broadwind Heavy Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Broadwind Heavy Industries have? ▼
Broadwind Heavy Industries has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Broadwind Heavy Industries had? ▼
Broadwind Heavy Industries has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-22 and the most recent on 2011-06-22. This averages 8.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Broadwind Heavy Industries? ▼
Broadwind Heavy Industries has been assessed $18,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $37,800 (a 51.5% reduction).
Does Broadwind Heavy Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Broadwind Heavy Industries has 15 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 Broadwind Heavy Industries operate in? ▼
Broadwind Heavy Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Broadwind Heavy Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Broadwind Heavy Industries ranks #19,373 (the top quarter 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 Broadwind Heavy Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Broadwind Heavy Industries's total OSHA penalty of $18,320 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, C.H. Guenther & Son in Carlstadt, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,313 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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