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Chippewa Pallet INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Chippewa Pallet INC. ranks #9,609 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty54% serious
$32,110
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,609
of 99,447 penalized employers

Chippewa Pallet INC. in Chippewa Falls, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,110. 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 Pallet INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,609 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, INC. in Stuarts Draft, VA is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $32,086 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
54.2%
of violations were serious
#9,609
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Chippewa Pallet INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Chippewa Pallet INC. runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$32,110 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pallet INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.813.125.537.950.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED FOODS INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WYMAN-GORDON FORGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PALLET LOGISTICS OF …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMPAC PAPER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6SANTANA TEXTILES, L.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SCHWARZ PARTNERS PAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORBETT CORBETT & CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48FOUTCH INDUSTRIES, L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23CODINO'S FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6IMMEC, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STRUPCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17XING CONSTRUCTION, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6LODI IRON WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12FOUNDERS SERVICE & M…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19DESSERT HOLDINGS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SKOLNIK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROYAL WHITE CEMENT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ELRO MANUFACTURING LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED COMPOST AND O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10COMMANDER BUILDINGS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Chippewa Pallet INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Chippewa Pallet INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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 Pallet INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Chippewa Pallet INC. ranks #4,781 at $32,110 current penalty.

How Chippewa Pallet INC. Compares

Chippewa Pallet INC.'s 8.00 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 (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-12-17

Last Inspection

2025-03-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,703

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $10,703 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

54.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

45.8% 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

$76,888

Current Penalty Amount

$32,110

Penalty Reduction

58.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,778 from the initial assessment of $76,888. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Chippewa Pallet INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $32,110 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,703 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,110 here).

Hanson Aggregates of Arizona $32,114 AZ Dailey Precast, LLC $32,096 VT Northwest Confections California, LLC $32,130 CA Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, INC. $32,086 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Foods International (USA), INC. 3 insp. Hayward, CA Wyman-Gordon Forgings, INC. 3 insp. Houston, TX Pallet Logistics of America 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Ampac Paper, LLC 3 insp. Walden, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hanson Aggregates of Arizona
Litchfield Park, AZ
9 inspections $32,114
Dailey Precast, LLC
Shaftsbury, VT
8 inspections $32,096
Northwest Confections California, LLC
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $32,130
Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, INC.
Stuarts Draft, VA
9 inspections $32,086
Integrated Laminate Systems
Cinnaminson, NJ
2 inspections $32,136

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What to do with this record

Use Chippewa Pallet INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Pallet INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Chippewa Pallet INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Chippewa Pallet INC. have? ▼
Chippewa Pallet INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,110.
How many OSHA inspections has Chippewa Pallet INC. had? ▼
Chippewa Pallet INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-17 and the most recent on 2025-03-18. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Chippewa Pallet INC.? ▼
Chippewa Pallet INC. has been assessed $32,110 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $76,888 (a 58.2% reduction).
Does Chippewa Pallet INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Chippewa Pallet INC. has 13 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 Pallet INC. operate in? ▼
Chippewa Pallet INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Chippewa Pallet INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Chippewa Pallet INC. ranks #9,609 (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 Chippewa Pallet INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Chippewa Pallet INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $32,110 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hershey Chocolate of Virginia, INC. in Stuarts Draft, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,086 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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