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Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. ranks #1,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty74% serious
$123,721
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#1,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. in Wausau, WI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $123,721. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. 7 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 4.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,233 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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 (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Simmons Animal Nutrition INC. in Milan, MO is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $123,524 in current penalties.

4.4
violations per inspection
74.2%
of violations were serious
#1,233
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 26/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 7 OSHA inspections (4.4 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. runs far above peers (7.8x 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

$123,721 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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 ($123,721) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $123,721 $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 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.04.120.13652.067.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHOSTESS BRANDS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 15DUPONT YARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 65THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30HORSEHEAD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9GAVEN INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20PRECISION MATERIAL H…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29PIONEER MILLWORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 20MAGPRO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 25FAIRCAST INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 27WELCH FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18OSI GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 10INTREPID POWERBOATS,…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13OVERSEAS HARDWOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9MICHAEL ANGELO'S GOU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 16AJM PACKAGING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14POSTLE ALUMINUM, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17SAMUEL GROSSI & SONS…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17STIHL, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7GREAT DANE LIMITED P…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9Kolbe & Kolbe Millwo…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 31
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. ranks #680 at $123,721 current penalty.

How Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. Compares

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.'s 4.43 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 far above peers (7.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2015-12-16

Last Inspection

2025-08-19

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$17,674

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 10 years, averaging 4.4 violations per visit. That's $17,674 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

74.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

4

Repeat

12.9% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

12.9% 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

$226,603

Current Penalty Amount

$123,721

Penalty Reduction

45.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $102,882 from the initial assessment of $226,603. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $123,721 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $17,674 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($123,721 here).

Simmons Animal Nutrition INC. $123,524 MO The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company $124,208 AR Huntington Ingalls Incorporated $124,210 MS Minsa Corporation $124,410 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Hostess Brands, LLC 7 insp. Chicago, IL Dupont Yard, INC. 7 insp. Homerville, GA The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 7 insp. Social Circle, GA Horsehead Corporation 7 insp. Palmerton, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

The Salinas Group
Austin, TX
0 inspections $0
M & J Piping, Inc.
Plant City, FL
0 inspections $0
Simmons Animal Nutrition INC.
Milan, MO
3 inspections $123,524
Dallas USA Foods, Inc.
Dallas, TX
4 inspections $52,632
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Texarkana, AR
2 inspections $124,208

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What to do with this record

Use Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 7 inspections, including 23 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 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. have? ▼
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $123,721.
How many OSHA inspections has Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. had? ▼
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-12-16 and the most recent on 2025-08-19. This averages 4.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.? ▼
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. has been assessed $123,721 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $226,603 (a 45.4% reduction).
Does Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. has 23 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 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321911). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC. ranks #1,233 (the top 1% 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 Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $123,721 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (7.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Simmons Animal Nutrition INC. in Milan, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $123,524 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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