Construction · Oshkosh, WI

Dorner INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dorner INC ranks #58,686 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$4,457
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #58,686
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dorner INC in Oshkosh, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,457. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dorner INC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,686 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 Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, TL Peterson, Inc. in Red Bluff, CA is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #58,686
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Dorner INC

$4,457
Construction avg

$6,767

What this shows Dorner INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$4,457 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dorner INC.

Dorner INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dorner INC in the Construction enforcement ledger

In Construction, Dorner INC sits at penalty rank #17,944 of 33,222 penalized establishments ($4,457 assessed).

How Dorner INC Compares

Dorner INC's 1.20 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-06-20

Last Inspection

2018-09-24

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$891

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $891 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$6,367

Current Penalty Amount

$4,457

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,910 from the initial assessment of $6,367. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Dorner INC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Dorner INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.0
Violations	6	3.3
Total Penalty	$4,457	$6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$891	$3,361

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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,457 here).

Rojas Drywall $4,458 TX Diamond Welding INC $4,455 HI American Piping & Boiler CO $4,455 HI Town of Bloomfield $4,460 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Borough of Lavallette Department of Public Works 5 insp. Lavallette, NJ Agustin Rojas 5 insp. Wichita, KS Trident Civil, INC. 5 insp. Virginia Beach, VA Serpanok Construction INC 5 insp. Bremerton, WA

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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 Dorner INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dorner INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Dorner INC have? ▼

Dorner INC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,457.

How many OSHA inspections has Dorner INC had? ▼

Dorner INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-06-20 and the most recent on 2018-09-24. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dorner INC? ▼

Dorner INC has been assessed $4,457 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,367 (a 30.0% reduction).

Does Dorner INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dorner INC 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 Dorner INC operate in? ▼

Dorner INC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 237110). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Dorner INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dorner INC ranks #58,686 (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 Dorner INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dorner INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,457 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, TL Peterson, Inc. in Red Bluff, CA is a similar construction 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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