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Mercury Marine

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mercury Marine has a mixed safety record: 35 violations across 22 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 5% by penalty54% serious
$78,208
OSHA penalties
35
Violations cited
22
OSHA inspections
$0
Back wages owed

Mercury Marine in Fond Du Lac, WI has been the subject of 22 OSHA workplace inspections and 35 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $78,208. 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 Mercury Marine 22 times over 16 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 35 violations, averaging 1.6 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 5% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 19 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 far above peers (8.7x 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, Cardolite Corporation in Newark, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $78,150 in current penalties.

1.6
violations per inspection
54.3%
of violations were serious
97%
of penalized employers rank lower
$0
in back wages recovered

How Mercury Marine compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mercury Marine runs far above peers (5.1x 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

$78,208 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($78,208) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $78,208 $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

What the Data Says About Mercury Marine

The federal enforcement record for Mercury Marine in Fond Du Lac, WI includes 22 OSHA inspections and 35 violations, translating to 1.59 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 19 (54.3%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $128,336 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $78,208 - a 39.1% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $3,555. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (5.1x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2010-05-04 to 2026-02-12, a window of roughly 16 years.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

22

First Inspection

2010-05-04

Last Inspection

2026-02-12

Inspection Span

16 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,555

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 22 inspections over 16 years, averaging 1.6 violations per visit. That's $3,555 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

54.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

45.7% 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

$128,336

Current Penalty Amount

$78,208

Penalty Reduction

39.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$78,208

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $50,128 from the initial assessment of $128,336. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mercury Marine compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mercury Marine Industry Avg
Inspections 22 2.5
Violations 35 7.8
Total Penalty $78,208 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,555 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mercury Marine safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mercury Marine's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 35 violations across 22 inspections, including 19 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 Mercury Marine have? ▼
Mercury Marine has 35 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $78,208.
How many OSHA inspections has Mercury Marine had? ▼
Mercury Marine has had 22 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-04 and the most recent on 2026-02-12. This averages 1.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mercury Marine? ▼
Mercury Marine has been assessed $78,208 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $128,336 (a 39.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Mercury Marine have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mercury Marine has 19 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 Mercury Marine been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Mercury Marine, 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 Mercury Marine operate in? ▼
Mercury Marine operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Mercury Marine owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Mercury Marine 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 2 cases.
How does Mercury Marine's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mercury Marine's total OSHA penalty of $78,208 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (5.1x the average). The employer has 22 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cardolite Corporation in Newark, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $78,150 in current penalties.

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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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