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Karavan Trailers, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Karavan Trailers, INC. ranks #5,316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty57% serious
$48,829
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,316
of 99,447 penalized employers

Karavan Trailers, INC. in Fox Lake, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $48,829. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Karavan Trailers, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,316 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Belleville International in Butler, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,500 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#5,316
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Karavan Trailers, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Karavan Trailers, INC. runs well above peers (3.1x 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

$48,829 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Karavan Trailers, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.010.821.532.243.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedABF PACKING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SILVER LINE BUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18WIMAN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NATIONAL SINTERED AL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BANCROFT BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GILLESPIE LUMBER LTD, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27DYNASTY SPAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38BELL-CARTER FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COLUMBUS INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HILITE INDUSTRIES AU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CROUNSE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CLASSIC ENVELOPE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PISTON AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2WOODWORK MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CANOAK MISSOURI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5RAY-TECH INFRARED CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22BONNELL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SCENIC CITY TILE & G…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41SEOYON E-HWA INTERIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3LEXMARK INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Karavan Trailers, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Karavan Trailers, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Karavan Trailers, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Karavan Trailers, INC. is the #2,710 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($48,829).

How Karavan Trailers, INC. Compares

Karavan Trailers, INC.'s 2.33 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 (3.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-01-27

Last Inspection

2019-08-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,276

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $16,276 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

42.9% 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

$103,349

Current Penalty Amount

$48,829

Penalty Reduction

52.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $54,520 from the initial assessment of $103,349. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Karavan Trailers, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Karavan Trailers, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $48,829 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,276 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($48,829 here).

Blue Ridge Fiberboard, INC. $48,805 VA D G Yuengling & Son INC. $48,858 FL Nissan North America $48,875 MS Hubbell Power Systems, INC. $48,884 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Abf Packing, INC. 3 insp. Dublin, TX Silver Line Building Products, LLC 3 insp. North Brunswick, NJ Wiman Corporation 3 insp. Dupo, IL National Sintered Alloys Incorporated 3 insp. Clinton, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belleville International
Butler, PA
2 inspections $7,500
Blue Ridge Fiberboard, INC.
Danville, VA
5 inspections $48,805
Fashioning Group
New York, NY
0 inspections $0
D G Yuengling & Son INC.
Tampa, FL
2 inspections $48,858
Nissan North America
Canton, MS
5 inspections $48,875

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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 Karavan Trailers, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Karavan Trailers, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Karavan Trailers, INC. have? ▼
Karavan Trailers, INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $48,829.
How many OSHA inspections has Karavan Trailers, INC. had? ▼
Karavan Trailers, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-01-27 and the most recent on 2019-08-05. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Karavan Trailers, INC.? ▼
Karavan Trailers, INC. has been assessed $48,829 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $103,349 (a 52.8% reduction).
Does Karavan Trailers, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Karavan Trailers, INC. has 4 serious violations, and 3 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 Karavan Trailers, INC. operate in? ▼
Karavan Trailers, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Karavan Trailers, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Karavan Trailers, INC. ranks #5,316 (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 Karavan Trailers, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Karavan Trailers, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $48,829 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Belleville International in Butler, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,500 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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