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Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC ranks #16,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious
$20,860
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC in Waunakee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,860. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,708 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Omnova Solutions INC. in Auburn, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $20,863 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#16,708
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,860 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.410.21927.836.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHPPE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23ROWSE HYDRAULIC RAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19APEX HOMES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRIM-LOK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W M PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PSS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31EROSION TECH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOTHEAD GRABBA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL WOODWORKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24AEP NVH OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMPAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6E & J GALLO WINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5METROPOLITAN WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE FERTRELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DEEP DAIRY PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MP MANUFACTURER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INDUSTRIAL METAL FIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Scientific Protein L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC has 2 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.

Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC ranks #8,101 at $20,860 current penalty.

How Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC Compares

Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC's 4.50 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 moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-10-12

Last Inspection

2014-11-25

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,430

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $10,430 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

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

$40,770

Current Penalty Amount

$20,860

Penalty Reduction

48.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,910 from the initial assessment of $40,770. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $20,860 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,430 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,860 here).

Omnova Solutions INC. $20,863 PA Apeks, LLC $20,855 OH Quality Profile Services, INC. $20,867 KS Fmi-Eps, LLC $20,853 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Hppe LLC 2 insp. Columbus, GA Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC. 2 insp. Burwell, NE Apex Homes INC. 2 insp. Middleburg, PA Trim-Lok INC. 2 insp. Buena Park, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Omnova Solutions INC.
Auburn, PA
4 inspections $20,863
Apeks, LLC
Johnstown, OH
3 inspections $20,855
Quality Profile Services, INC.
Council Grove, KS
3 inspections $20,867
Fmi-Eps, LLC
Jerome, ID
2 inspections $20,853
Stork H&E Turbo Blading, INC.
Ithaca, NY
2 inspections $20,868

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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 Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 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 Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC have? ▼
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,860.
How many OSHA inspections has Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC had? ▼
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-12 and the most recent on 2014-11-25. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC? ▼
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC has been assessed $20,860 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,770 (a 48.8% reduction).
Does Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC has 6 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 Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC operate in? ▼
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC ranks #16,708 (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 Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Scientific Protein Laboratories, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $20,860 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omnova Solutions INC. in Auburn, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,863 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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