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Manufacturing · Grafton, WI

Pace Industries Castings, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pace Industries Castings, LLC ranks #9,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$32,340
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#9,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pace Industries Castings, LLC in Grafton, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $32,340. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pace Industries Castings, LLC 5 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,508 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Laco Woodworks, INC. in Alabaster, AL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $32,340 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#9,508
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 64/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pace Industries Castings, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pace Industries Castings, LLC runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$32,340 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Pace Industries Castings, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011223344OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGRUMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10WHITLOCK PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CONSOLIDATED METAL P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LEAD ENTERPRISES, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 42GREAT LAKES METAL ST…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17COVESTRO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10WHEMCO - OHIO FOUNDR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4SCHEERER BEARING COR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TENNECO INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23BAYOU FABRICATORS & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9VALLEY ENTERPRISES INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14STIMSON LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6WATSON & CHALIN MANU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2TTM PRINTED CIRCUIT …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3J. R. SIMPLOT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5LEWIS BROTHERS LUMBE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 25BEST HARVEST BAKERIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11LLOYD INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 32POLYURETHANE SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15UNIVERSAL ALLOY CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7Pace Industries Cast…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9
Pace Industries Castings, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Pace Industries Castings, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pace Industries Castings, LLC ranks #4,726 at $32,340 current penalty.

How Pace Industries Castings, LLC Compares

Pace Industries Castings, LLC's 1.80 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 runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-08-10

Last Inspection

2021-02-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $6,468 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$54,485

Current Penalty Amount

$32,340

Penalty Reduction

40.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,145 from the initial assessment of $54,485. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pace Industries Castings, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pace Industries Castings, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $32,340 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,468 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pace Industries Castings, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($32,340 here).

Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC $32,340 MI Health Care Products, INC. $32,340 OH Agribag Manufacturing, INC. $32,340 CA Laco Woodworks, INC. $32,340 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Gruma Corporation 5 insp. Fresno, CA Whitlock Packaging Corporation 5 insp. Wharton, NJ Consolidated Metal Products, INC. 5 insp. Cincinnati, OH Lead Enterprises, INC 5 insp. Miami, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Denso Manufacturing Michigan INC
Battle Creek, MI
11 inspections $32,340
Health Care Products, INC.
Coldwater, OH
3 inspections $32,340
Agribag Manufacturing, INC.
Oakland, CA
2 inspections $32,340
Laco Woodworks, INC.
Alabaster, AL
3 inspections $32,340
Paragon Rio Grande, LLC
Brownsville, TX
2 inspections $32,341

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What to do with this record

Use Pace Industries Castings, 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 Pace Industries Castings, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pace Industries Castings, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Pace Industries Castings, LLC have? ▼
Pace Industries Castings, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $32,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Pace Industries Castings, LLC had? ▼
Pace Industries Castings, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-10 and the most recent on 2021-02-19. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pace Industries Castings, LLC? ▼
Pace Industries Castings, LLC has been assessed $32,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,485 (a 40.6% reduction).
Does Pace Industries Castings, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pace Industries Castings, LLC has 9 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 Pace Industries Castings, LLC operate in? ▼
Pace Industries Castings, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Pace Industries Castings, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pace Industries Castings, LLC ranks #9,508 (the top 10% 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 Pace Industries Castings, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pace Industries Castings, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $32,340 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Laco Woodworks, INC. in Alabaster, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $32,340 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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