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Manufacturing · Mukwonago, WI

Ove Water Services, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ove Water Services, INC. ranks #24,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$14,762
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#24,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ove Water Services, INC. in Mukwonago, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,762. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ove Water Services, INC. 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 32 violations, averaging 10.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #24,517 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metalmaster Machine Shop, INC. in Orlando, FL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,761 in current penalties.

10.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#24,517
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ove Water Services, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ove Water Services, INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,762 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Ove Water Services, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.611.118.525.933.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7FRY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INNOVATIVE METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25COMMONWEALTH ALUMINU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DEFIANCE METAL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TIDEWATER BARGE LINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FAIRFIELD GOURMET FO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTE'S PASTA CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CONVAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PLASTECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BSH HOME APPLIANCES LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20G & M METAL & PARTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ENVIRO-SAFE REFRIGER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13THE ELI'S CHEESECAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORNING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CASTING DESIGNS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RAINAID, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13G.G. SCHMITT & SONS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17AIT WIRE FORMING TEC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Ove Water Services, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32
Ove Water Services, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Ove Water Services, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ove Water Services, INC. ranks #11,576 at $14,762 current penalty.

How Ove Water Services, INC. Compares

Ove Water Services, INC.'s 10.67 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-30

Last Inspection

2014-05-01

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,921

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.7 violations per visit. That's $4,921 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$29,860

Current Penalty Amount

$14,762

Penalty Reduction

50.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,098 from the initial assessment of $29,860. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ove Water Services, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ove Water Services, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $14,762 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,921 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,762 here).

Metalmaster Machine Shop, INC. $14,761 FL Paragon Industries Inc $14,760 OK Lear CORP $14,760 MI Stuart Steel Protection Corporation $14,760 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Greenwood, INC. 3 insp. Danville, IL FRY Foods, INC. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH Innovative Metals Company, INC. 3 insp. Norcross, GA Commonwealth Aluminum Lewisport, LLC 3 insp. Lewisport, KY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Metalmaster Machine Shop, INC.
Orlando, FL
3 inspections $14,761
Tramontina US Cookware, INC.
Manitowoc, WI
2 inspections $14,760
Lear CORP
Roscommon, MI
7 inspections $14,760
Stuart Steel Protection Corporation
Somerset, NJ
2 inspections $14,760
F & a Dairy Products, INC.
Dresser, WI
2 inspections $14,765

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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 Ove Water Services, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ove Water Services, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 3 inspections, including 16 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ove Water Services, INC. have? ▼
Ove Water Services, INC. has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,762.
How many OSHA inspections has Ove Water Services, INC. had? ▼
Ove Water Services, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-30 and the most recent on 2014-05-01. This averages 10.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ove Water Services, INC.? ▼
Ove Water Services, INC. has been assessed $14,762 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $29,860 (a 50.6% reduction).
Does Ove Water Services, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ove Water Services, INC. has 16 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 Ove Water Services, INC. operate in? ▼
Ove Water Services, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ove Water Services, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ove Water Services, INC. ranks #24,517 (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 Ove Water Services, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ove Water Services, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,762 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metalmaster Machine Shop, INC. in Orlando, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,761 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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