Manufacturing · Madison, WI

Madison-Kipp Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Madison-Kipp Corporation ranks #11,128 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$28,873
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #11,128
of 99,447 penalized employers

Madison-Kipp Corporation in Madison, WI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,873. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Madison-Kipp Corporation 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,128 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (3.1x 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, Gaston & Wyatt LLC in Charlottesville, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $28,880 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #11,128
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 88/100

B OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (0.5 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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Madison-Kipp Corporation

$28,873
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Madison-Kipp Corporation runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,873 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation.

Madison-Kipp Corporation has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Madison-Kipp Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Madison-Kipp Corporation sits at penalty rank #5,518 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($28,873 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $28,873 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Madison-Kipp Corporation Compares

Madison-Kipp Corporation's 0.50 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-08

Last Inspection

2025-03-03

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,609

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $3,609 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$34,981

Current Penalty Amount

$28,873

Penalty Reduction

17.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$28,873

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,108 from the initial assessment of $34,981. 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

398

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Madison-Kipp Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Madison-Kipp Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$28,873	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,609	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,873 here).

Glidewell Specialties Foundry Company $28,872 AL Enkei America, INC. $28,878 FL All Points Cooperative $28,868 NE Gaston & Wyatt LLC $28,880 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Taylor Farms Retail, INC. 8 insp. San Juan Bautista, CA John Deere Davenport Works 8 insp. Davenport, IA Mayville Engineering Company, INC. 8 insp. Atkins, VA Berkshire Investments LLC 8 insp. Cicero, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Glidewell Specialties Foundry Company

Calera, AL

3 inspections $28,872

Enkei America, INC.

Jacksonville, FL

4 inspections $28,878

All Points Cooperative

Gothenburg, NE

2 inspections $28,868

Gaston & Wyatt LLC

Charlottesville, VA

3 inspections $28,880

Vollrath Company, LLC

Sheboygan, WI

2 inspections $28,880

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What to do with this record

Use Madison-Kipp Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Madison-Kipp 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Madison-Kipp Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 8 inspections, including 2 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation have? ▼

Madison-Kipp Corporation has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,873.

How many OSHA inspections has Madison-Kipp Corporation had? ▼

Madison-Kipp Corporation has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-08 and the most recent on 2025-03-03. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Madison-Kipp Corporation? ▼

Madison-Kipp Corporation has been assessed $28,873 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $34,981 (a 17.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Madison-Kipp Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Madison-Kipp Corporation has 2 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.

Has Madison-Kipp Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Madison-Kipp 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation operate in? ▼

Madison-Kipp Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331523). 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Madison-Kipp 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Madison-Kipp Corporation ranks #11,128 (the top quarter 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 Madison-Kipp Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Madison-Kipp Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $28,873 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gaston & Wyatt LLC in Charlottesville, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,880 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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