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Kusel Equipment CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kusel Equipment CO. ranks #7,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty74% serious
$39,498
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#7,154
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kusel Equipment CO. in Watertown, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $39,498. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kusel Equipment CO. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,154 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cleveland Track Material, INC. in Cleveland, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $39,500 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
73.7%
of violations were serious
#7,154
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kusel Equipment CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kusel Equipment CO. runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$39,498 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $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 Kusel Equipment CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DYNAMIC ENGINEERING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PARMA ACQUISITION CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40COMMERCIAL SHEET MET…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12JENSEN ENTERPRISES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SAVENCIA CHEESE USA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9FLUVITEX USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LANDES FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SEMPER CONCRETE (CMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32GANNETT CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MAREL STORK POULTRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15PROGRESSIVE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20ANCHOR-HARVEY COMPON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6VACUUM CERAMICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27GRIFFIN PIPE PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43THE TERRILL MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27AREVALO TORTILLERIA,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10FACULTATIEVE TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STEWART FURNITURE DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 57MASTIC HOME EXTERIORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Kusel Equipment CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Kusel Equipment CO. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Kusel Equipment CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kusel Equipment CO. is the #3,601 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($39,498).

How Kusel Equipment CO. Compares

Kusel Equipment CO.'s 9.50 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 (2.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-02

Last Inspection

2023-03-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$19,749

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $19,749 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

73.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

26.3% 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

$82,816

Current Penalty Amount

$39,498

Penalty Reduction

52.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $43,318 from the initial assessment of $82,816. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kusel Equipment CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kusel Equipment CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $39,498 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $19,749 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kusel Equipment CO., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($39,498 here).

Piantedosi Baking Company, INC. $39,500 MA Haartz Corporation $39,500 MA Cleveland Track Material, INC. $39,500 OH Quality Industries, LLC $39,500 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 2 insp. DE Queen, AR Dynamic Engineering, INC. 2 insp. Watertown, SD Parma Acquisition CORP. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Commercial Sheet Metal Works INC 2 insp. Los Angeles, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Piantedosi Baking Company, INC.
Malden, MA
5 inspections $39,500
Haartz Corporation
Acton, MA
4 inspections $39,500
Cleveland Track Material, INC.
Cleveland, OH
2 inspections $39,500
Quality Industries, LLC
Hartwell, GA
3 inspections $39,500
Somic America, INC.
Wytheville, VA
7 inspections $39,496

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What to do with this record

Use Kusel Equipment CO.'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 Kusel Equipment CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kusel Equipment CO.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 14 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 Kusel Equipment CO. have? ▼
Kusel Equipment CO. has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $39,498.
How many OSHA inspections has Kusel Equipment CO. had? ▼
Kusel Equipment CO. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-02 and the most recent on 2023-03-08. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kusel Equipment CO.? ▼
Kusel Equipment CO. has been assessed $39,498 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $82,816 (a 52.3% reduction).
Does Kusel Equipment CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kusel Equipment CO. has 14 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 Kusel Equipment CO. operate in? ▼
Kusel Equipment CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332913). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kusel Equipment CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kusel Equipment CO. ranks #7,154 (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 Kusel Equipment CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kusel Equipment CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $39,498 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cleveland Track Material, INC. in Cleveland, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $39,500 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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