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Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. ranks #18,938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 8 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty88% serious
$18,725
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#18,938
of 99,447 penalized employers

Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,725. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,938 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, Hereford Concrete Products INC. in Saint Louis, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $18,725 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
87.5%
of violations were serious
#18,938
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x 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

$18,725 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $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 Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.87.213.519.826.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEDDY PACKING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HANCOCK CONCRETE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7LEE KUM KEE (USA) FO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ETO DOORS CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25FARMERS SELECT LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UNITED FURNITURE IND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22EAST GATE PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5UCHIYAMA AMERICA INC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KABAR PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AUTOMATED PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FEDERAL EQUIPMENT & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MCSHAN LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19FLORIDA TRAILER MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STARLINE HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3HOLLINGSWORTH & VOSE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JELLY BELLY CANDY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LITTLE HARBOR WINDOW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SCHWAN'S GLOBAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Milwaukee Brush Acqu…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. sits at penalty rank #9,105 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,725 assessed).

How Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. Compares

Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.'s 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-07-21

Last Inspection

2012-02-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,363

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $9,363 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

87.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

12.5% 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

$26,750

Current Penalty Amount

$18,725

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,025 from the initial assessment of $26,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $18,725 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,363 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,725 here).

Coast Packing Company $18,725 CA Hereford Concrete Products INC. $18,725 MO Vaughn Concrete Products $18,725 WY National Cement Company of Alabama, INC. $18,724 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Eddy Packing CO., INC. 2 insp. Yoakum, TX Packaging Corporation of America 2 insp. Plano, TX Hancock Concrete Products LLC 2 insp. Hancock, MN Lee Kum Kee (USA) Foods, INC. 2 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coast Packing Company
Vernon, CA
5 inspections $18,725
Hereford Concrete Products INC.
Saint Louis, MO
2 inspections $18,725
Vaughn Concrete Products
Cheyenne, WY
2 inspections $18,725
National Cement Company of Alabama, INC.
Lawrenceville, GA
2 inspections $18,724
Stowe Woodward, LLC
Neenah, WI
2 inspections $18,727

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What to do with this record

Use Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.'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 Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 8 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. have? ▼
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. had? ▼
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-21 and the most recent on 2012-02-17. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.? ▼
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. has been assessed $18,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,750 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. has 7 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 Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. operate in? ▼
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339994). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP. ranks #18,938 (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 Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Milwaukee Brush Acquisition CORP.'s total OSHA penalty of $18,725 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hereford Concrete Products INC. in Saint Louis, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,725 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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