Manufacturing · Milwaukee, WI

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. has a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty61% serious

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$47,817
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #5,413
of 100,495 penalized employers

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,817. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 3.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, American Crystal Sugar in Sidney, MT is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $47,807 in current penalties.

3.6
violations per inspection: 61.1%
of violations were serious: 95%
of penalized employers rank lower

Fire Brick Engineers C…

$47,817
Manufacturing avg

$15,410

What this shows Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. in Milwaukee, WI includes 5 OSHA inspections and 18 violations, translating to 3.60 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (61.1%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) 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 $67,804 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $47,817 - a 29.5% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $9,563. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-08-09 to 2024-09-04, a window of roughly 8 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-08-09

Last Inspection

2024-09-04

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,563

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.6 violations per visit. That's $9,563 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Serious

61.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

38.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$67,804

Current Penalty Amount

$47,817

Penalty Reduction

29.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,987 from the initial assessment of $67,804. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.5
Violations	18	7.8
Total Penalty	$47,817	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,563	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. have? ▼

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,817.

How many OSHA inspections has Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. had? ▼

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-09 and the most recent on 2024-09-04. This averages 3.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.? ▼

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. has been assessed $47,817 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,804 (a 29.5% reduction).

Does Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. has 11 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 Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. operate in? ▼

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333318). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

How does Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fire Brick Engineers Company, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,817 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Crystal Sugar in Sidney, MT is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,807 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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