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Pellet America Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pellet America Corporation ranks #28,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty75% serious
$12,794
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#28,223
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pellet America Corporation in Appleton, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,794. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 44 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Pellet America Corporation 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,223 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $23,027 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. For comparison, Super Mix of Wisconsin, INC. in Kenosha, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,820 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#28,223
of 99,447 penalized employers
$23,027
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $23K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($23K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Pellet America Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pellet America Corporation sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,794 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Pellet America Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.637.255.874.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALNC, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WAYNE LUMBER & MULCH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 71KUEHNE CHEMICAL CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ORANGE COUNTY CONTAI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OHIO FARMS PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10XALOY LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MICHAEL FOODS GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE DOW CHEMICAL COM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CLYDE MACHINES INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12OUACHITA HARDWOOD FL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23LA FLOR DE MEXICO, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WALL TO WALL TILE & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MACHINERY MAINTENANC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24INTERTAPE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMNEAL PHARMACEUTICA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MASTER MAGNETICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16EUROPEAN BREAD INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DANIELE INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11SEYMOUR MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27SESOLINC GRP, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20Pellet America Corpo…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Pellet America Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

Pellet America Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pellet America Corporation ranks #13,113 at $12,794 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Pellet America Corporation ranks #1,402 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($23,027).

Combined federal exposure here: $12,794 OSHA penalties plus $23,027 WHD back wages (64.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Pellet America Corporation Compares

Pellet America Corporation's 4.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-03-27

Last Inspection

2021-04-29

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,265

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,265 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$23,405

Current Penalty Amount

$12,794

Penalty Reduction

45.3%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$35,821

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,611 from the initial assessment of $23,405. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$23,027
Employees Affected
22
WHD Violations
44
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,047
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$23,027

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Pellet America Corporation owed $23,027 in back wages to 22 employees across 1 case and 44 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Pellet America Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Pellet America Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $12,794 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,265 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Pellet America Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,794 here).

Precision Polymer Products, INC. $12,793 PA Orbis Corporation $12,796 IA Mold Masters Company $12,790 MI Caylym Technologies International LLC $12,790 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Alnc, INC 3 insp. San Angelo, TX Wayne Lumber & Mulch, INC. 3 insp. Wayne, WV Kuehne Chemical CO., INC. 3 insp. Kearny, NJ Orange County Container Group 3 insp. City of Industry, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Engineered Plastic Components, INC.
Rantoul, IL
7 inspections $35,820
Super Mix of Wisconsin, INC.
Kenosha, WI
2 inspections $35,820
Walker Manufacturing Company
Fort Collins, CO
3 inspections $35,816
Bio Packaging Films, LLC
Mundelein, IL
5 inspections $35,815
LV Swiss, Inc.
La Verkin, UT
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Pellet America Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Pellet America Corporation against Engineered Plastic Components, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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  • Pellet America Corporation also carries $23,027 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Pellet America Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Pellet America Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Pellet America Corporation have? ▼
Pellet America Corporation has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,794.
How many OSHA inspections has Pellet America Corporation had? ▼
Pellet America Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-27 and the most recent on 2021-04-29. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pellet America Corporation? ▼
Pellet America Corporation has been assessed $12,794 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,405 (a 45.3% reduction). Additionally, $23,027 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Pellet America Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Pellet America Corporation 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.
Has Pellet America Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Pellet America Corporation, resulting in $23,027 in back wages owed to 22 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Pellet America Corporation operate in? ▼
Pellet America Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Pellet America Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Pellet America Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $23,027 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Pellet America Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pellet America Corporation ranks #28,223 (the upper 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 Pellet America Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Pellet America Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $12,794 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, Super Mix of Wisconsin, INC. in Kenosha, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,820 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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