Manufacturing · Hortonville, WI

Coating Systems, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Coating Systems, LLC ranks #79,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty75% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$1,708
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #79,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

Coating Systems, LLC in Hortonville, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,708. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Coating Systems, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,187 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, H&S Bakery, INC. in Baltimore, MD is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,709 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 75.0%
of violations were serious: #79,187
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Coating Systems, LLC

$1,708
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Coating Systems, LLC runs well below peers (0.11x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$1,708 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Coating Systems, LLC.

Coating Systems, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Coating Systems, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Coating Systems, LLC ranks #30,495 at $1,708 current penalty.

How Coating Systems, LLC Compares

Coating Systems, LLC's 2.00 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 below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2019-01-22

Last Inspection

2019-01-22

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$854

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $854 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

75.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,808

Current Penalty Amount

$1,708

Penalty Reduction

80.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,100 from the initial assessment of $8,808. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Coating Systems, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Coating Systems, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$1,708	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$854	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,708 here).

H&S Bakery, INC. $1,709 MD The Best Granite Countertops LLC $1,707 CO American Roller Company LLC $1,707 TN Baum Precision Machining INC $1,707 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Best Granite Countertops LLC

Sheridan, CO

2 inspections $1,707

American Roller Company LLC

Franklin, TN

2 inspections $1,707

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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 Coating Systems, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Coating Systems, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Coating Systems, LLC have? ▼

Coating Systems, LLC has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,708.

How many OSHA inspections has Coating Systems, LLC had? ▼

Coating Systems, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-01-22 and the most recent on 2019-01-22. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Coating Systems, LLC? ▼

Coating Systems, LLC has been assessed $1,708 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,808 (a 80.6% reduction).

Does Coating Systems, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Coating Systems, LLC has 3 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 Coating Systems, LLC operate in? ▼

Coating Systems, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Coating Systems, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Coating Systems, LLC ranks #79,187 (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 Coating Systems, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Coating Systems, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,708 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, H&S Bakery, INC. in Baltimore, MD is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,709 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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