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Real Estate & Rental · Oak Creek, WI

Karl's Event Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Karl's Event Services, INC. ranks #5,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 35 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty74% serious
$47,000
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Karl's Event Services, INC. in Oak Creek, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Karl's Event Services, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 35 violations, averaging 17.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,608 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 26 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, SPG Capital, LLC in Hanover, PA is another real estate & rental employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

17.5
violations per inspection
74.3%
of violations were serious
#5,608
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 35 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (17.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Karl's Event Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Real Estate & Rental per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Karl's Event Services, INC. runs far above peers (19.6x 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

$47,000 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Real Estate & Rental employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Karl's Event Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.218.427.636.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTREND SERVICES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FOXY MANAGEMENT LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FAULKNER REAL ESTATE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3IRVINE MANAGEMENT CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SUN RENTAL CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15AUDIO & LIGHT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TEJAS ASSOCIATES, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7AMEREAM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0APARTMENT MANAGEMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0LYNCH ROAD PROPERTIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WESTLAND REDEVELOPME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0ALAMO RENT A CAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0RENT A CENTER EAST INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6IRON SPRINGS RESORT, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PLAZA INTERNACIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9INDUSTRIAL SERVICES …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FULL THROTTLE POWERS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CARIBBEAN AIRPORT FA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PUEBLO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0PARTY CITY #1301, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0Karl's Event Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35
Karl's Event Services, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 35 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Real Estate & Rental peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Karl's Event Services, INC. in the Real Estate & Rental enforcement ledger

Real Estate & Rental sector: Karl's Event Services, INC. is the #9 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 534 employers with nonzero fines ($47,000).

How Karl's Event Services, INC. Compares

Karl's Event Services, INC.'s 17.50 violations per inspection compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector average of 2.3 violations per employer.

Against the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (19.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-03-23

Last Inspection

2011-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

17.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,210

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 17.5 violations per visit. That's $23,500 per inspection vs. the Real Estate & Rental average of $2,210.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

26

Serious

74.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

11.4% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$98,000

Current Penalty Amount

$47,000

Penalty Reduction

52.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $51,000 from the initial assessment of $98,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Real Estate & Rental

How Karl's Event Services, INC. compares to the Real Estate & Rental sector, which has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Karl's Event Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.1
Violations 35 2.3
Total Penalty $47,000 $2,397
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,500 $2,210
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Nationwide Real Estate & Rental peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Karl's Event Services, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,000 here).

Renaissance Equity Holdings $46,500 NY Roscoe Properties, INC. $50,750 TX Double Diamond Management CORP. $42,570 PA Zagami, INC. $42,310 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Trend Services INC. 2 insp. Wickett, TX Foxy Management LTD. 2 insp. New York, NY Faulkner Real Estate Corporation 2 insp. Louisville, KY Irvine Management Company 2 insp. Irvine, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Real Estate & Rental

Showing 5 of 1670 other employers tracked in this sector.

SPG Capital, LLC
Hanover, PA
0 inspections $0
Four of A Kind,Inc.
Myrtle Beach, SC
0 inspections $0
Amc LLC
Greenwood Village, CO
0 inspections $0
Renaissance Equity Holdings
Brooklyn, NY
3 inspections $46,500
John J. Flatley Company
Somersworth, NH
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 Karl's Event Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Karl's Event Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 35 violations across 2 inspections, including 26 serious violations. Compared to Real Estate & Rental industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Karl's Event Services, INC. have? ▼
Karl's Event Services, INC. has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 26 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Karl's Event Services, INC. had? ▼
Karl's Event Services, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-23 and the most recent on 2011-02-11. This averages 17.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Karl's Event Services, INC.? ▼
Karl's Event Services, INC. has been assessed $47,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $98,000 (a 52.0% reduction).
Does Karl's Event Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Karl's Event Services, INC. has 26 serious violations, and 4 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 Karl's Event Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Karl's Event Services, INC. operates in the Real Estate & Rental sector (NAICS code 532299). This industry has 1,671 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 1,812 total OSHA inspections and $4.01M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Karl's Event Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Karl's Event Services, INC. ranks #5,608 (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 Karl's Event Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Karl's Event Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $47,000 is above the Real Estate & Rental industry average of $2,397 per employer (19.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.1 per employer. For a direct comparison, SPG Capital, LLC in Hanover, PA is a similar real estate & rental 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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