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Creative Wood Products, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Creative Wood Products, INC. ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 20 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty95% serious
$4,300
OSHA penalties
20
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Creative Wood Products, INC. in Franklin, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 20 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Creative Wood Products, INC. 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 20 violations, averaging 6.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,542 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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, Elba Laboratories in Troy, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $4,300 in current penalties.

6.7
violations per inspection
95.0%
of violations were serious
#59,542
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 20 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Creative Wood Products, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Creative Wood Products, INC. runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$4,300 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 Creative Wood Products, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedINTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8AMERICAN NITRILE OPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30SUMMIT SEALANTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32MODERN MACHINE SHOP,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TRAILER COMPONENT MF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GOSHEN STAMPING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SKYLINE COMPOSITE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26WESTPORT AXLE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ENDEAVOR ENERGY RESO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5REPUBLIC METALS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30MATT INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HERITAGE MECHANICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INTERLECTRIC CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31VALLEY TRUCK PARTS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DICKSON FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SUNSHINE ELECTRONIC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE HARTLEY PRESS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14INTREPID MACHINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10HACKNEY HOME FURNISH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17OASIS FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Creative Wood Produc…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20
Creative Wood Products, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 20 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.

Creative Wood Products, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Creative Wood Products, INC. ranks #24,476 at $4,300 current penalty.

How Creative Wood Products, INC. Compares

Creative Wood Products, INC.'s 6.67 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 (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-05-06

Last Inspection

2011-08-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,433

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.7 violations per visit. That's $1,433 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

95.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

5.0% 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

$8,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,300

Penalty Reduction

48.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,100 from the initial assessment of $8,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Creative Wood Products, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Creative Wood Products, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 20 8.0
Total Penalty $4,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,433 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,300 here).

Crossville Hydraulics, INC. $4,300 TN Trijicon INC $4,300 MI Medtronic, INC. $4,300 MA Elba Laboratories $4,300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

International Paper Company 3 insp. Ticonderoga, NY American Nitrile Operations, LLC. 3 insp. Grove City, OH Summit Sealants, INC. 3 insp. Sedalia, CO Modern Machine Shop, INC. 3 insp. Laredo, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Crossville Hydraulics, INC.
Crossville, TN
2 inspections $4,300
Trijicon INC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $4,300
Medtronic, INC.
Danvers, MA
3 inspections $4,300
Elba Laboratories
Troy, MI
3 inspections $4,300
Endless West
Detroit, MI
2 inspections $4,300

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What to do with this record

Use Creative Wood Products, 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 Creative Wood Products, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Creative Wood Products, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 20 violations across 3 inspections, including 19 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 Creative Wood Products, INC. have? ▼
Creative Wood Products, INC. has 20 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Creative Wood Products, INC. had? ▼
Creative Wood Products, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-06 and the most recent on 2011-08-03. This averages 6.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Creative Wood Products, INC.? ▼
Creative Wood Products, INC. has been assessed $4,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,400 (a 48.8% reduction).
Does Creative Wood Products, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Creative Wood Products, INC. has 19 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 Creative Wood Products, INC. operate in? ▼
Creative Wood Products, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Creative Wood Products, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Creative Wood Products, INC. ranks #59,542 (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 Creative Wood Products, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Creative Wood Products, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $4,300 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, Elba Laboratories in Troy, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,300 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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