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Wholesale Trade · Denmark, WI

Novak Enterprises INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Novak Enterprises INC. ranks #74,140 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,251
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,140
of 99,447 penalized employers

Novak Enterprises INC. in Denmark, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,251. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Novak Enterprises INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,140 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Silver Foam Distributing CO in Jackson, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,250 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#74,140
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Novak Enterprises INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Novak Enterprises INC. runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$2,251 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Novak Enterprises INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEMO PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36CARESTREAM HEALTH, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SABEL STEEL SERVICE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14COSTCO WHOLESALE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MD VENTURES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FERRARO FOODS OF NEW…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2WALTON LOGISTICS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9NELSON METAL TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WONG'S MEAT MARKET, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SIMON GOLDEN MOUNTAI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DOMINION METAL RECYC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12VGA INTERNATIONAL LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2KRAMER BEVERAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9VICTORY TRADING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NEWELL RECYCLING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LABATT FOOD SERVICE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SCHAEFER ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KELLER GRAIN & FEED,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRUE WORLD FOODS BOS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Novak Enterprises INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Novak Enterprises INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale 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.

Novak Enterprises INC. in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Novak Enterprises INC. ranks #3,505 at $2,251 current penalty.

How Novak Enterprises INC. Compares

Novak Enterprises INC.'s 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2025-02-11

Last Inspection

2025-02-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,126

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,126 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$3,215

Current Penalty Amount

$2,251

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $964 from the initial assessment of $3,215. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Novak Enterprises INC. compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Novak Enterprises INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 3 5.5
Total Penalty $2,251 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,126 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Novak Enterprises INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,251 here).

Belton Metal Company INC $2,250 SC Silver Foam Distributing CO $2,250 MI Elenbaas Steel Supply LLC $2,250 MI Beachner Grain, INC. $2,250 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nemo Plastics, INC. 2 insp. Gainesville, GA Carestream Health, INC. 2 insp. Windsor, CO Sabel Steel Service, INC. 2 insp. Dothan, AL Costco Wholesale 2 insp. San Diego, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Belton Metal Company INC
Belton, SC
3 inspections $2,250
Silver Foam Distributing CO
Jackson, MI
2 inspections $2,250
Elenbaas Steel Supply LLC
Greenville, MI
3 inspections $2,250
Beachner Grain, INC.
Fredonia, KS
2 inspections $2,250
Tanner Industries, INC.
East Providence, RI
2 inspections $2,250

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What to do with this record

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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 Novak Enterprises INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Novak Enterprises INC.'s workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Novak Enterprises INC. have? ▼
Novak Enterprises INC. has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,251.
How many OSHA inspections has Novak Enterprises INC. had? ▼
Novak Enterprises INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2025-02-11 and the most recent on 2025-02-11. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Novak Enterprises INC.? ▼
Novak Enterprises INC. has been assessed $2,251 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,215 (a 30.0% reduction).
Does Novak Enterprises INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Novak Enterprises INC. 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.
What industry does Novak Enterprises INC. operate in? ▼
Novak Enterprises INC. operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423140). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Novak Enterprises INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Novak Enterprises INC. ranks #74,140 (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 Novak Enterprises INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Novak Enterprises INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2,251 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Silver Foam Distributing CO in Jackson, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $2,250 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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