Manufacturing · Waukesha, WI

J & L Fiber Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), J & L Fiber Services, INC. ranks #2,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 42 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty74% serious
$75,444
OSHA penalties
42
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#2,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

J & L Fiber Services, INC. in Waukesha, WI has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 42 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $75,444. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected J & L Fiber Services, INC. 10 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 42 violations, averaging 4.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,760 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, All American Poly Corporation in Piscataway, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $75,516 in current penalties.

4.2
violations per inspection
73.8%
of violations were serious
#2,760
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 29/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 42 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (4.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How J & L Fiber Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows J & L Fiber Services, INC. runs well above peers (4.8x 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

$75,444 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($75,444) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $75,444 $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 J & L Fiber Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.1033.567.1100.6134.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLANCASTER FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29ARCELORMITTAL CLEVEL…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 12BEASLEY FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27LEGACY CABINETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25U.S. STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 26AMERICAN SUGAR REFIN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15DEL MONTE FOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 15PLASTOMER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 25AGRU AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 22DOLD FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6PENNSYLVANIA TRANSFO…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28BLUE BIRD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 27PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19FORD MOTOR COMPANY -…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 5ZMDR LLC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 48DOMESTIC CASTING COM…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 128REQUEST FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29NEW CENTER STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 20MILTON MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 38PACIFIC COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 39J & L Fiber Services…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 42
J & L Fiber Services, INC. has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 42 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.

J & L Fiber Services, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: J & L Fiber Services, INC. is the #1,439 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($75,444).

How J & L Fiber Services, INC. Compares

J & L Fiber Services, INC.'s 4.20 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 (4.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-12-01

Last Inspection

2018-04-04

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,544

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 6 years, averaging 4.2 violations per visit. That's $7,544 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

73.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

26.2% 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

$131,650

Current Penalty Amount

$75,444

Penalty Reduction

42.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $56,206 from the initial assessment of $131,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How J & L Fiber Services, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J & L Fiber Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 42 8.0
Total Penalty $75,444 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,544 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for J & L Fiber Services, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($75,444 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

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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 J & L Fiber Services, INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, J & L Fiber Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 42 violations across 10 inspections, including 31 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 J & L Fiber Services, INC. have?
J & L Fiber Services, INC. has 42 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $75,444.
How many OSHA inspections has J & L Fiber Services, INC. had?
J & L Fiber Services, INC. has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-01 and the most recent on 2018-04-04. This averages 4.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for J & L Fiber Services, INC.?
J & L Fiber Services, INC. has been assessed $75,444 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $131,650 (a 42.7% reduction).
Does J & L Fiber Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. J & L Fiber Services, INC. has 31 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 J & L Fiber Services, INC. operate in?
J & L Fiber Services, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does J & L Fiber Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, J & L Fiber Services, INC. ranks #2,760 (the top 5% 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 J & L Fiber Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
J & L Fiber Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $75,444 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.8x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, All American Poly Corporation in Piscataway, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $75,516 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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