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Koser Iron Works, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Koser Iron Works, INC. ranks #2,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty69% serious
$89,076
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#2,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Koser Iron Works, INC. in Barron, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $89,076. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Koser Iron Works, INC. 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 36 violations, averaging 18.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,118 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Schweid And Sons in Carlstadt, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $35,800 in current penalties.

18.0
violations per inspection
69.4%
of violations were serious
#2,118
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (18.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Koser Iron Works, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Koser Iron Works, INC. runs far above peers (5.7x 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

$89,076 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($89,076) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $89,076 $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 Koser Iron Works, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.009.418.928.337.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRILTON PACKING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4BARRY CALLEBAUT USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PROFUSION INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SAULO'S GRANITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27D G YUENGLING & SON …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36PETRO CHEMICAL MATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MIDWEST FOOD MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JENSEN MEAT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONSOLIDATED FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GRANITE PACKAGING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SAUL ESCOBAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HERITAGE BAG, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GENERAL DYNAMICS LAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HUMIC GROWTH SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Mattoon Precision Ma…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2FIBER-TECH INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INNOVATIVE CIRCUITS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JDR ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5OLSON TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NU-TEK FOOD SCIENCE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Koser Iron Works, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36
Koser Iron Works, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 36 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.

Koser Iron Works, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Koser Iron Works, INC. sits at penalty rank #1,110 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($89,076 assessed).

How Koser Iron Works, INC. Compares

Koser Iron Works, INC.'s 18.00 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 (5.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-01-11

Last Inspection

2014-10-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

18.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$44,538

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 18.0 violations per visit. That's $44,538 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

69.4% of total

2

Willful

5.6% of total

5

Repeat

13.9% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$125,580

Current Penalty Amount

$89,076

Penalty Reduction

29.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $36,504 from the initial assessment of $125,580. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Koser Iron Works, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Koser Iron Works, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 36 8.0
Total Penalty $89,076 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $44,538 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($89,076 here).

Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC $89,062 OH Michigan Sugar CO $89,100 MI Resco Products, INC. $89,023 PA CVR Common Services, LLC $89,225 OK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morrilton Packing Company, INC. 2 insp. Morrilton, AR Barry Callebaut USA, L.L.C. 2 insp. Pennsauken, NJ Profusion Industries, LLC. 2 insp. Marietta, OH Saulo's Granite, LLC 2 insp. Stone Mountain, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Meteor Sealing Systems, LLC
Dover, OH
8 inspections $89,062
Michigan Sugar CO
Bay City, MI
12 inspections $89,100
Resco Products, INC.
Tarentum, PA
7 inspections $89,023
Schweid And Sons
Carlstadt, NJ
3 inspections $35,800
CVR Common Services, LLC
Wynnewood, OK
3 inspections $89,225

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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 Koser Iron Works, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Koser Iron Works, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 2 inspections, including 25 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 Koser Iron Works, INC. have? ▼
Koser Iron Works, INC. has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 2 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $89,076.
How many OSHA inspections has Koser Iron Works, INC. had? ▼
Koser Iron Works, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-11 and the most recent on 2014-10-01. This averages 18.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Koser Iron Works, INC.? ▼
Koser Iron Works, INC. has been assessed $89,076 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $125,580 (a 29.1% reduction).
Does Koser Iron Works, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Koser Iron Works, INC. has 25 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 5 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 Koser Iron Works, INC. operate in? ▼
Koser Iron Works, 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 Koser Iron Works, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Koser Iron Works, INC. ranks #2,118 (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 Koser Iron Works, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Koser Iron Works, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $89,076 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Schweid And Sons in Carlstadt, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,800 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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