Manufacturing · Browntown, WI

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC ranks #337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 55 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty76% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$259,800
OSHA penalties: 55
Violations cited: 6
OSHA inspections: #337
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC in Browntown, WI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 55 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $259,800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC 6 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 55 violations, averaging 9.2 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #337 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 42 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fabcon Precast, LLC. in Grove City, OH is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $259,000 in current penalties.

9.2
violations per inspection: 76.4%
of violations were serious: #337
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 55 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (9.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Grede Wisconsin Subsid…

$259,800
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC runs far above peers (16.5x 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

$259,800 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC.

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 55 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.

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC sits at penalty rank #194 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($259,800 assessed).

How Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC Compares

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC's 9.17 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 (16.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-08-01

Last Inspection

2014-10-10

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$43,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.2 violations per visit. That's $43,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

12.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

10.9% 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

$456,400

Current Penalty Amount

$259,800

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $196,600 from the initial assessment of $456,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	6	2.6
Violations	55	8.0
Total Penalty	$259,800	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$43,300	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($259,800 here).

Cavco Industries INC. $259,544 TX Hostess Brands, LLC $260,068 IL Armorock, LLC $260,586 TX Fabcon Precast, LLC. $259,000 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Burrows Paper Corporation 6 insp. Franklin, OH Commercial Metals Company 6 insp. Sayreville, NJ CPF, INC. 6 insp. Ayer, MA Reser's Fine Foods 6 insp. Topeka, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cavco Industries INC.

Seguin, TX

5 inspections $259,544

Hostess Brands, LLC

Chicago, IL

7 inspections $260,068

3 inspections $260,586

Fabcon Precast, LLC.

Grove City, OH

5 inspections $259,000

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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 Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 55 violations across 6 inspections, including 42 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 Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC have? ▼

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC has 55 OSHA violations on record, including 42 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $259,800.

How many OSHA inspections has Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC had? ▼

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-08-01 and the most recent on 2014-10-10. This averages 9.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC? ▼

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC has been assessed $259,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $456,400 (a 43.1% reduction).

Does Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC has 42 serious violations, and 7 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 Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC operate in? ▼

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC ranks #337 (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 Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Grede Wisconsin Subsidiaries, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $259,800 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (16.5x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fabcon Precast, LLC. in Grove City, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $259,000 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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