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Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. ranks #53,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 4 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$5,320
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. in Chilton, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,320. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,551 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, European Wax Center (Greenvale) in Greenvale, NY is another other services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#53,551
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.0 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$5,320 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPRINGS TRANSMISSION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40RIVER DRIVE SERVICE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MAJIC SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SWANSON INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ANGEL LOPEZ RESTORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16ZIPS CAR WASH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3VB CAPITAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36FLEET SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MWDC TEXAS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HACIENDA CLEANERS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8U.S.A. ATTACHMENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EMPIRE STATE HAIL CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6210 MOTORSPORTS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CLEAN SPOT CLEANERS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12FENKELL AUTOMOTIVE S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4THE BODY SHOP II INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MUCCI COLLISION SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MCCLURE AUTOMOTIVE I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HNK ENTERPRISE, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LV HAND CAR WASH AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Industrial Refractor…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 4 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other 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.

Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. ranks #855 at $5,320 current penalty.

How Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. Compares

Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.'s 2.00 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-12-03

Last Inspection

2015-12-03

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,660

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,660 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

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

$7,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,320

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,280 from the initial assessment of $7,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 4 3.8
Total Penalty $5,320 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,660 $2,499
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Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,320 here).

Heritage Auto Body, INC $5,320 CT Access to Independence $5,322 OH Gerber Collision (Tennessee), INC. $5,300 TN ST. John Truck & Trailer Service INC. $5,300 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Springs Transmissions & Automotive, INC. 2 insp. Colorado Springs, CO River Drive Service Center INC 2 insp. Harrisburg, PA Majic Services, INC. 2 insp. Lancaster, PA Swanson Industries, INC. 2 insp. Morgantown, WV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Heritage Auto Body, INC
Glastonbury, CT
2 inspections $5,320
European Wax Center (Greenvale)
Greenvale, NY
0 inspections $0
Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care
Columbia, SC
0 inspections $0
Clean King Laundry, Inc.
Granada Hills, CA
0 inspections $0
Nu-Look Collision Irondequoit
Rochester, NY
0 inspections $0

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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 Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 4 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. have? ▼
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,320.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. had? ▼
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-03 and the most recent on 2015-12-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.? ▼
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. has been assessed $5,320 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,600 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. has 4 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 Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. operate in? ▼
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811310). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC. ranks #53,551 (the lower 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 Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Refractory Consultants, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $5,320 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, European Wax Center (Greenvale) in Greenvale, NY is a similar other services employer with $0 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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