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Retail Trade · Waukesha, WI

Eaton Industries LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eaton Industries LLC ranks #69,179 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty84% serious
$2,888
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,179
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eaton Industries LLC in Waukesha, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,888. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eaton Industries LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,179 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Palo Mini Mart in Palo, IA is another retail trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection
83.9%
of violations were serious
#69,179
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Eaton Industries LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eaton Industries LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$2,888 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Eaton Industries LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.008.116.324.432.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VEE PAK, LLC DBA VOY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 429TH STREET STONE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FORD MERCURY SALES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6TOTAL WELDING SUPPLY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARAMOUNT FORD, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WINN DIXIE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE STANDARD COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMERICAN GAS & OIL, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15COLONIAL BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ELK GROVE AUTO GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ABESCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4J. C. LEWIS FORD LIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2INGLES MARKETS, INCO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INTERSTATE AUTO GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1RAIRDONS DODGE CHRYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5FIVE BELOW, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RALPHS GROCERY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2NEW HOME BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Eaton Industries LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31
Eaton Industries LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 31 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Eaton Industries LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Eaton Industries LLC ranks #1,886 at $2,888 current penalty.

How Eaton Industries LLC Compares

Eaton Industries LLC's 15.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-29

Last Inspection

2013-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,444

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $1,444 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

83.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.2% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

12.9% 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

$8,088

Current Penalty Amount

$2,888

Penalty Reduction

64.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,200 from the initial assessment of $8,088. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How Eaton Industries LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eaton Industries LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 31 1.7
Total Penalty $2,888 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,444 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,888 here).

Walmart INC. $2,890 CA The Home Depot, INC. $2,890 GA Pinnacle Automotive, LLC $2,881 VA Hunt Studio $2,900 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General Corporation/ Dolgencorp, LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Vee Pak, LLC DBA Voyant Beauty 2 insp. Countryside, IL 29th Street Stone INC. 2 insp. New York, NY Ford Mercury Sales INC DBA Pauli Ford 2 insp. Saint Johns, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hasbrouck Heights 17 North Shell
Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
0 inspections $0
American Food Mart
Longview, TX
0 inspections $0
Walmart INC.
Clearlake, CA
2 inspections $2,890
The Home Depot, INC.
Dublin, GA
2 inspections $2,890
Palo Mini Mart
Palo, IA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Eaton Industries LLC'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 Eaton Industries LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eaton Industries LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Eaton Industries LLC have? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,888.
How many OSHA inspections has Eaton Industries LLC had? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-29 and the most recent on 2013-11-20. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eaton Industries LLC? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC has been assessed $2,888 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,088 (a 64.3% reduction).
Does Eaton Industries LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eaton Industries LLC has 26 serious 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 Eaton Industries LLC operate in? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 451110). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eaton Industries LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eaton Industries LLC ranks #69,179 (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 Eaton Industries LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,888 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Palo Mini Mart in Palo, IA is a similar retail trade 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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