Manufacturing · Milwaukee, WI

Hellermanntyton Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hellermanntyton Corporation ranks #6,666 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 5 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$41,520
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #6,666
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hellermanntyton Corporation in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hellermanntyton Corporation 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,666 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sioux City Foundry CO. in South Sioux City, NE is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $41,500 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #6,666
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$41,520
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Hellermanntyton Corporation runs well above peers (2.6x 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

$41,520 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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 Hellermanntyton Corporation.

Hellermanntyton Corporation has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Hellermanntyton Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Hellermanntyton Corporation sits at penalty rank #3,354 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($41,520 assessed).

How Hellermanntyton Corporation Compares

Hellermanntyton Corporation's 1.25 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-12-08

Last Inspection

2016-07-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,380

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $10,380 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

40.0% of total

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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$66,505

Current Penalty Amount

$41,520

Penalty Reduction

37.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $24,985 from the initial assessment of $66,505. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hellermanntyton Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Hellermanntyton Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	5	8.0
Total Penalty	$41,520	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,380	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hellermanntyton Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($41,520 here).

Continental Carbonic Products, INC. $41,521 OH Conn-Weld Industries, INC. $41,522 WV Greer Steel Company $41,518 OH Curtis Packaging Corporation $41,534 CT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Indianhead Exploration, LLC 4 insp. Saint Augustine, FL HI Plains Feed, LLC 4 insp. Garden City, KS Industrial Ceramic Products, INC. AKA Icp 4 insp. Marysville, OH Decor Cabinets Southeast, LLC 4 insp. Gainesville, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Continental Carbonic Products, INC.

Greenville, OH

3 inspections $41,521

Conn-Weld Industries, INC.

Princeton, WV

4 inspections $41,522

Greer Steel Company

Dover, OH

5 inspections $41,518

Curtis Packaging Corporation

Sandy Hook, CT

4 inspections $41,534

Sioux City Foundry CO.

South Sioux City, NE

5 inspections $41,500

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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 Hellermanntyton Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Hellermanntyton Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 5 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Hellermanntyton Corporation have? ▼

Hellermanntyton Corporation has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,520.

How many OSHA inspections has Hellermanntyton Corporation had? ▼

Hellermanntyton Corporation has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-08 and the most recent on 2016-07-14. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Hellermanntyton Corporation? ▼

Hellermanntyton Corporation has been assessed $41,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $66,505 (a 37.6% reduction).

Does Hellermanntyton Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Hellermanntyton Corporation has 3 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 Hellermanntyton Corporation operate in? ▼

Hellermanntyton Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Hellermanntyton Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hellermanntyton Corporation ranks #6,666 (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 Hellermanntyton Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Hellermanntyton Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $41,520 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sioux City Foundry CO. in South Sioux City, NE is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,500 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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