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Florence Hardwoods, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Florence Hardwoods, LLC ranks #18 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 65 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty68% serious
$1.42M
OSHA penalties
65
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#18
of 99,447 penalized employers

Florence Hardwoods, LLC in Florence, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 65 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1.42M. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Florence Hardwoods, LLC 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 65 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 44 were classified as serious and 8 as willful - 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Technical Marine Maintenance Services in Houma, LA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
67.7%
of violations were serious
#18
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 65 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Florence Hardwoods, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Florence Hardwoods, LLC runs far above peers (90.1x 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

$1,420,410 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($1,420,410) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $1,420,410 $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 Florence Hardwoods, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0017.034.051.168.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDYNAMIC TOOL CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 62SPRAY PRODUCTS CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31KNOWLTON MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26CHANNELLOCK, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16LYON SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CLEARWATER PAPER COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24TECHO-BLOC INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19TENNECO INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8EOS ENERGY STORAGE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5CAN-ONE (USA), INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7LEACHGARNER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3STANDARD IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9DUVINAGE LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47LEPRINO FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5MATHESON TRI-GAS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SANDERSON PIPE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ARICA VESSEL LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9DAKKOTA INTEGRATED S…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5THERMASTEEL LLC DBA …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32SHOREMASTER INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11Florence Hardwoods, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 65
Florence Hardwoods, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 65 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.

Florence Hardwoods, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Florence Hardwoods, LLC sits at penalty rank #13 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1.42M assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1.42M OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Florence Hardwoods, LLC Compares

Florence Hardwoods, LLC's 13.00 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 runs far above peers (90.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2019-09-05

Last Inspection

2023-06-29

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$284,082

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $284,082 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

44

Serious

67.7% of total

8

Willful

12.3% of total

6

Repeat

9.2% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

10.8% 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

$1.47M

Current Penalty Amount

$1.42M

Penalty Reduction

3.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1.42M

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $45,828 from the initial assessment of $1.47M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
60

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Florence Hardwoods, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Florence Hardwoods, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 65 8.0
Total Penalty $1.42M $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $284,082 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1.42M here).

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC. $1.42M NJ Chevron U.S.a. INC. $1.52M CA Zwanenberg Food Group (USA) INC. $1.32M OH Sinclair Wyoming Refining Company $1.30M WY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dynamic Tool CO., INC. 5 insp. El Paso, TX Spray Products Corporation 5 insp. Plymouth Meeting, PA Knowlton Manufacturing CO., INC. 5 insp. Cincinnati, OH Channellock, INC. 5 insp. Meadville, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC.
Swedesboro, NJ
2 inspections $1.42M
Ashley Furniture Industries, INC.
Arcadia, WI
9 inspections $1.42M
Technical Marine Maintenance Services
Houma, LA
0 inspections $0
Chevron U.S.a. INC.
Richmond, CA
65 inspections $1.52M
Zwanenberg Food Group (USA) INC.
Cincinnati, OH
10 inspections $1.32M

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What to do with this record

Use Florence Hardwoods, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Florence Hardwoods, LLC against Taylor Farms New Jersey, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Florence Hardwoods, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Florence Hardwoods, LLC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Florence Hardwoods, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Florence Hardwoods, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 65 violations across 5 inspections, including 44 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 Florence Hardwoods, LLC have? ▼
Florence Hardwoods, LLC has 65 OSHA violations on record, including 44 serious, 8 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1.42M.
How many OSHA inspections has Florence Hardwoods, LLC had? ▼
Florence Hardwoods, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-09-05 and the most recent on 2023-06-29. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Florence Hardwoods, LLC? ▼
Florence Hardwoods, LLC has been assessed $1.42M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1.47M (a 3.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Florence Hardwoods, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Florence Hardwoods, LLC has 44 serious violations, 8 willful violations, and 6 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.
Has Florence Hardwoods, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Florence Hardwoods, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Florence Hardwoods, LLC operate in? ▼
Florence Hardwoods, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Florence Hardwoods, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Florence Hardwoods, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Florence Hardwoods, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Florence Hardwoods, LLC ranks #18 (the top 1% 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 Florence Hardwoods, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Florence Hardwoods, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1.42M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (90.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Technical Marine Maintenance Services in Houma, LA 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 5 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.