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Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. ranks #70,282 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty80% serious
$2,754
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#70,282
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. in Chippewa Falls, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,754. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #70,282 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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, Ambassador Fine Cigars in Peoria, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#70,282
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. runs well below peers (0.17x 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

$2,754 Top 29% most affordable more affordable than 71% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.312.421.530.639.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORTEX PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ABC COKE-DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38ALKON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TROJAN BATTERY COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TATE & LYLE INGREDIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9U.S. ZINC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAFFIELD FISHERIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26SOLARIS PAPER INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PENNAKEM LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MARQUEZ BROTHERS INT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20JOHNS MANVILLE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HANDI-FOIL CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8TENNESSEE BUSINESS F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OMYA INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS MARBLE WORK…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LITE METALS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CAB INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BETTENDORF STANFORD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Chippewa Brass and A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. is the #27,890 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,754).

How Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. Compares

Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.'s 1.67 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 below peers (0.17x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-19

Last Inspection

2022-06-13

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$918

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $918 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$4,590

Current Penalty Amount

$2,754

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,836 from the initial assessment of $4,590. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $2,754 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $918 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,754 here).

Pallet Consultants of Georgia, INC. $2,754 GA Luvel Dairy Products, INC. $2,754 MS Sunrise Materials Division of the Lane Constructio $2,753 ME Stelter & Brinck, LTD. $2,751 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Mortex Products, INC. 3 insp. Fort Worth, TX Abc Coke-Division of Drummond Company 3 insp. Tarrant, AL Eaton Corporation 3 insp. Horseheads, NY Alkon Corporation 3 insp. Fremont, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pallet Consultants of Georgia, INC.
Savannah, GA
2 inspections $2,754
Luvel Dairy Products, INC.
Kosciusko, MS
2 inspections $2,754
Davison Dental Lab
Flint, MI
0 inspections $0
Manvee CML
Merrillville, IN
0 inspections $0
Ambassador Fine Cigars
Peoria, AZ
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 Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. have? ▼
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,754.
How many OSHA inspections has Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. had? ▼
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-19 and the most recent on 2022-06-13. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.? ▼
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. has been assessed $2,754 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,590 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. has 4 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 Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. operate in? ▼
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331524). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD. ranks #70,282 (the lower half 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 Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chippewa Brass and Aluminum Foundry, LTD.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,754 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, Ambassador Fine Cigars in Peoria, AZ 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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