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Retail Trade · Rhinelander, WI

North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty92% serious
$1,950
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC in Rhinelander, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,242 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Retail Trade industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Walmart #4601 in Las Cruces, NM is another retail trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,950 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#77,242
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 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 Retail Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$1,950 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Retail Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.33.97.511.114.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR GENERAL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1FAMILY DOLLAR, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KINGS FOOD MARKETS I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOME DEPOT U.S.A., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1BK TIRES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MACNEIL AUTOMOTIVE O…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MARKET BASKET INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MENTO PRODUCE CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS-SONOMA STOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4TARGET CORPORATION S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2THE LOUGH ROAD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DOLLAR TREE STORES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2GARTH'S AUCTION GALL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WALMART #5159, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RIDLEY'S FOOD CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GOODWILL STORE & DON…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4JOPA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRUE VALUE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1NATIONAL TIRE AND BA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GOODWILL OF SOUTHERN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1North Star Pyrotechn…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Retail Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC in the Retail Trade enforcement ledger

Among 3,175 Retail Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC ranks #2,180 at $1,950 current penalty.

How North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC Compares

North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC's 6.50 violations per inspection compares to the Retail Trade sector average of 1.7 violations per employer.

Against the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-06-11

Last Inspection

2010-06-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$975

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,571

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $975 per inspection vs. the Retail Trade average of $3,571.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$3,600

Current Penalty Amount

$1,950

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,650 from the initial assessment of $3,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Retail Trade

How North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC compares to the Retail Trade sector, which has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 0.8
Violations 13 1.7
Total Penalty $1,950 $2,898
Avg Penalty per Inspection $975 $3,571
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Nationwide Retail Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,950 here).

Buy Buy Baby, INC. $1,950 CA Sephora USA, INC. $1,950 CA Frontier Health $1,950 TN Walmart #4601 $1,950 NM

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar General 2 insp. Saint Louis, MO Family Dollar 2 insp. Fort Kent, ME Kings Food Markets INC. 2 insp. Mendham, NJ Home Depot U.S.a., INC. 2 insp. Bakersfield, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Retail Trade

Showing 5 of 12944 other employers tracked in this sector.

Buy Buy Baby, INC.
Roseville, CA
2 inspections $1,950
Sephora USA, INC.
San Francisco, CA
2 inspections $1,950
Nine Gems, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven
Tampa, FL
0 inspections $0
Walmart #4601
Las Cruces, NM
2 inspections $1,950
Michaels Stores, INC.
Kingsport, TN
2 inspections $1,950

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What to do with this record

Use North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC'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 North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 12 serious violations. Compared to Retail Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC have? ▼
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,950.
How many OSHA inspections has North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC had? ▼
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-11 and the most recent on 2010-06-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC? ▼
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC has been assessed $1,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,600 (a 45.8% reduction).
Does North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC has 12 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 North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC operate in? ▼
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC operates in the Retail Trade sector (NAICS code 453998). This industry has 12,945 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 10,505 total OSHA inspections and $37.51M in cumulative penalties.
Where does North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC ranks #77,242 (the lower half 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 North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
North Star Pyrotechnic Enterprises LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,950 is below the Retail Trade industry average of $2,898 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.8 per employer. For a direct comparison, Walmart #4601 in Las Cruces, NM is a similar retail trade employer with $1,950 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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