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Retail Trade · Waukesha, WI

Eaton Industries LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eaton Industries LLC has a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Lower half by penalty84% serious
$2,888
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,943
of 100,495 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. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in 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
30%
of penalized employers rank lower

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 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Eaton Industries LLC

The federal enforcement record for Eaton Industries LLC in Waukesha, WI includes 2 OSHA inspections and 31 violations, translating to 15.50 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 26 (83.9%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (3.2%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $8,088 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $2,888 - a 64.3% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $1,444. Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer, this record sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2013-01-29 to 2013-11-20, a window of roughly 1 year.

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

$3,566

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 $3,566.

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 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eaton Industries LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 31 1.7
Total Penalty $2,888 $2,879
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,444 $3,566
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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 above 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 12,990 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,487 total OSHA inspections and $37.39M in cumulative penalties.
How does Eaton Industries LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eaton Industries LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,888 is above the Retail Trade industry average of $2,879 per employer (1.0x the average). 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.

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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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