Manufacturing · Green Bay, WI

Little Rapids Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Little Rapids Corporation ranks #6,857 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$40,594
OSHA penalties: 9
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #6,857
of 99,447 penalized employers

Little Rapids Corporation in Green Bay, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,594. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Little Rapids Corporation 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,857 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Darling Ingredients INC. in Berlin, WI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $40,588 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #6,857
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 78/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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$40,594
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Little Rapids Corporation runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,594 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Little Rapids Corporation.

Little Rapids Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Little Rapids Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Little Rapids Corporation is the #3,451 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($40,594).

Combined federal exposure here: $40,594 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Little Rapids Corporation Compares

Little Rapids Corporation's 1.80 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-02-25

Last Inspection

2024-08-06

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,119

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $8,119 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

11.1% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.2% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$63,835

Current Penalty Amount

$40,594

Penalty Reduction

36.4%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$40,594

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,241 from the initial assessment of $63,835. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Little Rapids Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Little Rapids Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	9	8.0
Total Penalty	$40,594	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$8,119	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Little Rapids Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,594 here).

Middletown Tube Works, INC. $40,596 OH Laser Specialties INC. $40,589 OK Union Metal Industries Corporation $40,580 OH HC Retail LLC $40,580 HI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

JBS Foods, INC. 5 insp. Greeley, CO Phytogenx, INC 5 insp. Morgantown, PA Voestalpine Automotive Components Cartersville LLC 5 insp. White, GA Blue Chip Group INC 5 insp. Salt Lake City, UT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Middletown Tube Works, INC.

Middletown, OH

5 inspections $40,596

Laser Specialties INC.

Tulsa, OK

5 inspections $40,589

Darling Ingredients INC.

Berlin, WI

3 inspections $40,588

Martinez Fashion

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Union Metal Industries Corporation

Canton, OH

3 inspections $40,580

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What to do with this record

Use Little Rapids Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Little Rapids Corporation against Middletown Tube Works, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Little Rapids Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Little Rapids Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Little Rapids Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 6 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 Little Rapids Corporation have? ▼

Little Rapids Corporation has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,594.

How many OSHA inspections has Little Rapids Corporation had? ▼

Little Rapids Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-25 and the most recent on 2024-08-06. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Little Rapids Corporation? ▼

Little Rapids Corporation has been assessed $40,594 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $63,835 (a 36.4% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Little Rapids Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Little Rapids Corporation has 6 serious violations, and 1 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.

Has Little Rapids Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Little Rapids Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Little Rapids Corporation operate in? ▼

Little Rapids Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Little Rapids Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Little Rapids Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Little Rapids Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Little Rapids Corporation ranks #6,857 (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 Little Rapids Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Little Rapids Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $40,594 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Darling Ingredients INC. in Berlin, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,588 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.