Manufacturing · Eau Claire, WI

Powertex Sportswear, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powertex Sportswear, INC. ranks #6,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty77% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$40,977
OSHA penalties: 31
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #6,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powertex Sportswear, INC. in Eau Claire, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,977. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powertex Sportswear, INC. 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,783 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tyson Prepared Foods, INC. in Hutchinson, KS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,959 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection: 77.4%
of violations were serious: #6,783
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Powertex Sportswear, I…

$40,977
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Powertex Sportswear, INC. runs well above peers (2.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$40,977 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Powertex Sportswear, INC..

Powertex Sportswear, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Powertex Sportswear, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Powertex Sportswear, INC. ranks #3,416 at $40,977 current penalty.

How Powertex Sportswear, INC. Compares

Powertex Sportswear, INC.'s 15.50 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 (2.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2013-05-02

Last Inspection

2022-10-19

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,489

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $20,489 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

77.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

22.6% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$81,950

Current Penalty Amount

$40,977

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $40,973 from the initial assessment of $81,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Powertex Sportswear, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Powertex Sportswear, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	31	8.0
Total Penalty	$40,977	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$20,489	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,977 here).

Northstar Metal Products, INC. $40,986 IL Bradford Soap International INC. $40,966 RI Tyson Prepared Foods, INC. $40,959 KS Ti Group Automotive Systems LLC $41,000 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Becton Dickinson & CO. 2 insp. Holdrege, NE Granite Masters, INC. 2 insp. Suwanee, GA Fort Worth F&D Head Company 2 insp. Fort Worth, TX Lexicon, INC. 2 insp. Armorel, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Northstar Metal Products, INC.

Glendale Heights, IL

4 inspections $40,986

Bradford Soap International INC.

West Warwick, RI

6 inspections $40,966

JAM Plastics, Inc

Leominster, MA

0 inspections $0

Tyson Prepared Foods, INC.

Hutchinson, KS

2 inspections $40,959

Ti Group Automotive Systems LLC

Marysville, MI

3 inspections $41,000

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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 Powertex Sportswear, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Powertex Sportswear, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Powertex Sportswear, INC. have? ▼

Powertex Sportswear, INC. has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,977.

How many OSHA inspections has Powertex Sportswear, INC. had? ▼

Powertex Sportswear, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-02 and the most recent on 2022-10-19. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Powertex Sportswear, INC.? ▼

Powertex Sportswear, INC. has been assessed $40,977 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $81,950 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Powertex Sportswear, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Powertex Sportswear, INC. has 24 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 Powertex Sportswear, INC. operate in? ▼

Powertex Sportswear, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Powertex Sportswear, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powertex Sportswear, INC. ranks #6,783 (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 Powertex Sportswear, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Powertex Sportswear, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $40,977 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.6x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tyson Prepared Foods, INC. in Hutchinson, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,959 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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