Manufacturing · Baraboo, WI

Flambeau, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Flambeau, INC. ranks #20,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty83% serious
$17,887
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#20,041
of 99,447 penalized employers

Flambeau, INC. in Baraboo, 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: $17,887. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has inspected Flambeau, INC. 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,041 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ajm Packaging in Joplin, MO is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
83.3%
of violations were serious
#20,041
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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How Flambeau, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Flambeau, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,887 Bottom 20% least affordable more affordable than 20% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Flambeau, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKERN RIDGE GROWERS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7GENERAL ALUMINUM MAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9WEST LIBERTY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9BORNSTEIN SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ATI POWDER METALS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ALGUS PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FARRAR CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24TELLURIDE STONE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23ALAFAB, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN MEADOWS LAM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2OUT WEST BUILDINGS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17SIEMENS GAMESA RENEW…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6EMPIRE SAFE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15WCC OF MAYESVILLE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24FULTON THERMAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4OAKLAND STAMPING LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36KROPP FORGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4NADY SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13COMPASS MINERALS OGD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5Flambeau, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Flambeau, INC. has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Flambeau, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Flambeau, INC. is the #9,574 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($17,887).

How Flambeau, INC. Compares

Flambeau, INC.'s 1.20 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-02-02

Last Inspection

2024-04-16

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,577

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $3,577 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

83.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$23,990

Current Penalty Amount

$17,887

Penalty Reduction

25.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,103 from the initial assessment of $23,990. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Flambeau, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $17,887 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,577 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,887 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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What to do with this record

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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 Flambeau, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Flambeau, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 inspections, including 5 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 Flambeau, INC. have?
Flambeau, INC. has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,887.
How many OSHA inspections has Flambeau, INC. had?
Flambeau, INC. has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-02-02 and the most recent on 2024-04-16. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Flambeau, INC.?
Flambeau, INC. has been assessed $17,887 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,990 (a 25.4% reduction).
Does Flambeau, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Flambeau, INC. has 5 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 Flambeau, INC. operate in?
Flambeau, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Flambeau, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Flambeau, INC. ranks #20,041 (the top quarter 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 Flambeau, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Flambeau, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $17,887 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ajm Packaging in Joplin, MO is a similar manufacturing 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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