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Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC ranks #8,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$35,584
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#8,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC in West Bend, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,584. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,302 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Cerro Wire LLC in Hartselle, AL is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $35,593 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#8,302
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$35,584 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.17.012.016.921.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTAR PIPE PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21Electrolurgy Manufac…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3THE ENTWISTLE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14BOOKMASTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12TORTILLERIA CHINANTL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BONDUELLE USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10D. REIS FURNITURE MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TRY OUR PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HAYDON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10OUACHITA MACHINE WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8STRATFORD STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17MAR-K SPECIALIZED MA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STAR MANUFACTURING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SHREE MELDI KRUPA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ELKHORN VALLEY PACKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ANDERSONBRECON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CLASSIC WINDOW COVER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SPOT INTERNATIONAL D…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DYNALLOY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Hawk Research Labora…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC sits at penalty rank #4,164 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,584 assessed).

How Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC Compares

Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC's 6.00 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-03-19

Last Inspection

2025-04-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,792

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $17,792 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$86,062

Current Penalty Amount

$35,584

Penalty Reduction

58.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $50,478 from the initial assessment of $86,062. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $35,584 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,792 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,584 here).

Good Old Days Foods, INC. $35,581 AR Quality Stone Veneer, INC. $35,588 PA Resaca Sun Products $35,580 GA Cerro Wire LLC $35,593 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Star Pipe Products, LLC 2 insp. Houston, TX Electrolurgy Manufacturing, Inc 2 insp. Santa Ana, CA The Entwistle Company 2 insp. Danville, VA Bookmasters, INC. 2 insp. Ashland, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lincoln Industrial - SKF
Saint Louis, MO
0 inspections $0
Good Old Days Foods, INC.
Little Rock, AR
3 inspections $35,581
Quality Stone Veneer, INC.
Tower City, PA
4 inspections $35,588
Resaca Sun Products
Resaca, GA
4 inspections $35,580
Cerro Wire LLC
Hartselle, AL
5 inspections $35,593

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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 Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 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 Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC have? ▼
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,584.
How many OSHA inspections has Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC had? ▼
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-03-19 and the most recent on 2025-04-17. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC? ▼
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC has been assessed $35,584 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $86,062 (a 58.7% reduction).
Does Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC has 12 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 Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC operate in? ▼
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC ranks #8,302 (the top 10% 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 Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hawk Research Laboratories, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $35,584 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cerro Wire LLC in Hartselle, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,593 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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