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Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products has a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 5 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 1% by penalty21% serious
$599,680
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#70
of 100,495 penalized employers

Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products in Pound, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $599,680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products: 5 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 10.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top 1% of penalized employers nationally. Of these, 11 were classified as serious and 27 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, General Aluminum MFG. Company in Wapakoneta, OH is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $593,829 in current penalties.

10.4
violations per inspection
21.2%
of violations were serious
100%
of penalized employers rank lower

How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products runs far above peers (38.9x 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

$599,680 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 ($599,680) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $599,680 $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 Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products

The federal enforcement record for Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products in Pound, WI includes 5 OSHA inspections and 52 violations, translating to 10.40 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 11 (21.2%) were classified as serious, 27 (51.9%) as willful, and 9 (17.3%) 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 $599,680 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $599,680 - no reduction from the original assessment. Average penalty per inspection works out to $119,936. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs far above peers (38.9x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2011-01-28 to 2012-04-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-01-28

Last Inspection

2012-04-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$119,936

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 5 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.4 violations per visit. That's $119,936 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

21.2% of total

27

Willful

51.9% of total

9

Repeat

17.3% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

9.6% 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

$599,680

Current Penalty Amount

$599,680

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.5
Violations 52 7.8
Total Penalty $599,680 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $119,936 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 5 inspections, including 11 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 Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products have? ▼
Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 27 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $599,680.
How many OSHA inspections has Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products had? ▼
Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-28 and the most recent on 2012-04-25. This averages 10.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products? ▼
Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products has been assessed $599,680 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products has 11 serious violations, 27 willful violations, and 9 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.
What industry does Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products operate in? ▼
Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northeastern Wisconsin Wood Products's total OSHA penalty of $599,680 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (38.9x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, General Aluminum MFG. Company in Wapakoneta, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $593,829 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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