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Manufacturing · Hortonville, WI

Fox Valley Steel & Wire

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fox Valley Steel & Wire ranks #21,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty85% serious
$16,900
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#21,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fox Valley Steel & Wire in Hortonville, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fox Valley Steel & Wire 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,238 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 22 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Desert Stream Industries, INC. in Nephi, UT is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,900 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#21,238
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fox Valley Steel & Wire compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fox Valley Steel & Wire 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

$16,900 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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 Fox Valley Steel & Wire.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.260.490.6120.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTONER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29OLDCASTLE APG SOUTH …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12AL SOLUTIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25AMERICAN SPORTING SU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35FAIRFIELD PROCESSING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PROLAMINA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PELTON SHEPHERD INDU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMAHA NEON SIGN COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15HAHN & PHILLIPS GREA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9JTI LEAF SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LMT MERCER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28MONGIELLO'S ITALIAN …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4DIAMOND WIPES INTERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5REDDY ICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GOLDEN KRUST CARIBBE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ANCHOR SANDBLASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24HART & COOLEY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SILVER EAGLE REFININ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115BREFARO'S NOBILE FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MEADE PILING GROUND …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Fox Valley Steel & W…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Fox Valley Steel & Wire has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Fox Valley Steel & Wire in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fox Valley Steel & Wire ranks #10,125 at $16,900 current penalty.

How Fox Valley Steel & Wire Compares

Fox Valley Steel & Wire'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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-15

Last Inspection

2010-06-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $8,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

22

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.7% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$26,520

Current Penalty Amount

$16,900

Penalty Reduction

36.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,620 from the initial assessment of $26,520. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fox Valley Steel & Wire compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fox Valley Steel & Wire Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $16,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fox Valley Steel & Wire, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,900 here).

Loadmaster Corporation $16,900 MI Nucraft Furniture CO. $16,900 MI Desert Stream Industries, INC. $16,900 UT Havco Wood Products, LLC $16,900 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Stoner, INC. 2 insp. Quarryville, PA Oldcastle Apg South INC. 2 insp. Riviera Beach, FL AL Solutions, INC. 2 insp. New Cumberland, WV American Sporting Supplies LLC 2 insp. McEwen, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Loadmaster Corporation
Norway, MI
4 inspections $16,900
Nucraft Furniture CO.
Comstock Park, MI
4 inspections $16,900
Desert Stream Industries, INC.
Nephi, UT
4 inspections $16,900
Havco Wood Products, LLC
Scott City, MO
2 inspections $16,900
Wild Garlic Kitchen LLC
Reno, NV
4 inspections $16,903

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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 Fox Valley Steel & Wire safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fox Valley Steel & Wire's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 inspections, including 22 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 Fox Valley Steel & Wire have? ▼
Fox Valley Steel & Wire has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 22 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Fox Valley Steel & Wire had? ▼
Fox Valley Steel & Wire has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-15 and the most recent on 2010-06-15. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fox Valley Steel & Wire? ▼
Fox Valley Steel & Wire has been assessed $16,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,520 (a 36.3% reduction).
Does Fox Valley Steel & Wire have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Fox Valley Steel & Wire has 22 serious violations, and 2 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 Fox Valley Steel & Wire operate in? ▼
Fox Valley Steel & Wire operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fox Valley Steel & Wire rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fox Valley Steel & Wire ranks #21,238 (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 Fox Valley Steel & Wire's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fox Valley Steel & Wire's total OSHA penalty of $16,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Desert Stream Industries, INC. in Nephi, UT is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,900 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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