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Manufacturing · Eau Claire, WI

Choice Products USA, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Choice Products USA, LLC ranks #62 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty61% serious
$622,817
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62
of 99,447 penalized employers

Choice Products USA, LLC in Eau Claire, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $622,817. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Choice Products USA, LLC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - 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, J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Merchantville, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection
60.7%
of violations were serious
#62
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Choice Products USA, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Choice Products USA, LLC runs far above peers (39.5x 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

$622,817 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($622,817) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $622,817 $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 Choice Products USA, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCUSTOM CONTAINER SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45FBS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22ZARO BAKE SHOP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38SLOAN VALVE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CHROME HEARTS FACTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TURMAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29TOPY PRECISION MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PRECISION CUSTOM COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE ZIEGENFELDER COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SIEGFRIED USA, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6EDGE ADHESIVES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ARCADIA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24ADM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3L & H PACKING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8UMICORE SPECIALTY MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4METALSA STRUCTURAL P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8METALWORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20TRACKER MARINE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Choice Products USA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28
Choice Products USA, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Choice Products USA, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Choice Products USA, LLC sits at penalty rank #42 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($622,817 assessed).

How Choice Products USA, LLC Compares

Choice Products USA, LLC's 9.33 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 (39.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-26

Last Inspection

2022-12-13

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$207,606

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $207,606 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

60.7% of total

5

Willful

17.9% of total

1

Repeat

3.6% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

17.9% 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

$847,714

Current Penalty Amount

$622,817

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $224,897 from the initial assessment of $847,714. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Choice Products USA, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Choice Products USA, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $622,817 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $207,606 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Choice Products USA, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($622,817 here).

General Aluminum MFG. Company $618,217 OH Bostik, INC. $614,800 MA Kraft Heinz $612,833 IA Alpha Baking CO., INC. $609,588 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Custom Container Solutions, LLC 3 insp. Milton, PA FBS Manufacturing CORP. 3 insp. Marietta, GA Zaro Bake Shop, INC. 3 insp. Bronx, NY Sloan Valve Company 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kraft Heinz
Muscatine, IA
5 inspections $612,833
General Aluminum MFG. Company
Ravenna, OH
6 inspections $618,217
J&J Snack Foods Corp.
Merchantville, NJ
0 inspections $0
Bostik, INC.
Middleton, MA
4 inspections $614,800
Alpha Baking CO., INC.
Chicago, IL
10 inspections $609,588

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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 Choice Products USA, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Choice Products USA, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Choice Products USA, LLC have? ▼
Choice Products USA, LLC has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 5 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $622,817.
How many OSHA inspections has Choice Products USA, LLC had? ▼
Choice Products USA, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-26 and the most recent on 2022-12-13. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Choice Products USA, LLC? ▼
Choice Products USA, LLC has been assessed $622,817 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $847,714 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does Choice Products USA, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Choice Products USA, LLC has 17 serious violations, 5 willful violations, and 1 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 Choice Products USA, LLC operate in? ▼
Choice Products USA, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311824). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Choice Products USA, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Choice Products USA, LLC ranks #62 (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 Choice Products USA, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Choice Products USA, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $622,817 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (39.5x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Merchantville, NJ 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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