Professional & Technical Services · Milwaukee, WI

Hard Surface Solutions, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hard Surface Solutions, INC. ranks #27,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty88% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$12,933
OSHA penalties: 8
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #27,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,933. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hard Surface Solutions, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brightview Tree Care Services, INC. in Key Largo, FL is another professional & technical services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $12,905 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 87.5%
of violations were serious: #27,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Hard Surface Solutions…

$12,933
Professional & Technical Services avg

$1,358

What this shows Hard Surface Solutions, INC. runs far above peers (9.5x 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

$12,933 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hard Surface Solutions, INC..

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

In Professional & Technical Services, Hard Surface Solutions, INC. sits at penalty rank #92 of 509 penalized establishments ($12,933 assessed).

How Hard Surface Solutions, INC. Compares

Hard Surface Solutions, INC.'s 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (9.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-04-13

Last Inspection

2023-08-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $6,467 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Serious

87.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$42,485

Current Penalty Amount

$12,933

Penalty Reduction

69.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $29,552 from the initial assessment of $42,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Hard Surface Solutions, INC. compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hard Surface Solutions, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	0.6
Violations	8	1.2
Total Penalty	$12,933	$1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,467	$2,331

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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,933 here).

Baker International INC. $12,918 GU Brightview Tree Care Services, INC. $12,905 FL BLD Services, LLC $13,053 LA Roush Industries $13,250 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Dynamics C4 Systems 2 insp. Fort Bragg, NC Coulter Jewell Thames, P.a. 2 insp. Durham, NC MKS Services LLC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV Cive, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

VSV Info, LLC

Fort Myers, FL

0 inspections $0

Contractors Accounting & Bookkeeping

Auburn, WA

0 inspections $0

Baker International INC.

Tamuning, GU

4 inspections $12,918

Brightview Tree Care Services, INC.

Key Largo, FL

2 inspections $12,905

Commercial Design Group

Miami, FL

1 inspections $0

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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 Hard Surface Solutions, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hard Surface Solutions, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Hard Surface Solutions, INC. have? ▼

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,933.

How many OSHA inspections has Hard Surface Solutions, INC. had? ▼

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-04-13 and the most recent on 2023-08-09. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hard Surface Solutions, INC.? ▼

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. has been assessed $12,933 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,485 (a 69.6% reduction).

Does Hard Surface Solutions, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hard Surface Solutions, INC. has 7 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 Hard Surface Solutions, INC. operate in? ▼

Hard Surface Solutions, INC. operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541320). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hard Surface Solutions, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hard Surface Solutions, INC. ranks #27,965 (the upper half 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 Hard Surface Solutions, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hard Surface Solutions, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $12,933 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (9.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brightview Tree Care Services, INC. in Key Largo, FL is a similar professional & technical services employer with $12,905 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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