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Manufacturing · Ripon, WI

Signature Wafers LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Signature Wafers LLC ranks #9,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty72% serious
$31,770
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#9,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Signature Wafers LLC in Ripon, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $31,770. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Signature Wafers LLC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #9,757 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Allmetal, INC. in Bensenville, IL is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $31,783 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
72.2%
of violations were serious
#9,757
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Signature Wafers LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Signature Wafers LLC runs well above peers (2.0x 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

$31,770 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 Signature Wafers LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.49.017.526.034.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedHAVERHILL CHEMICALS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33DONGHEE ALABAMA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9AMERICAN FINE SINTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CHARMET NEVADA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PAVILION FURNITURE I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EAST BAKING CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AP GREEN REFRACTORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26AUSTIN AIR SYSTEMS L…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DIETZGEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18RAMAR FOODS INTERNAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ESSITY PROFESSIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AMERICAN FLUX & METAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ENNIS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PEPSICO BOTTLING GRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2ZUMRUT MARBLE & GRAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PURFORMS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GABLE SIGNS & GRAPHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19Signature Wafers LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Signature Wafers LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Signature Wafers LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Signature Wafers LLC is the #4,850 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($31,770).

How Signature Wafers LLC Compares

Signature Wafers LLC's 6.00 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 runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2019-08-15

Last Inspection

2025-11-19

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,590

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $10,590 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

72.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

27.8% 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

$54,620

Current Penalty Amount

$31,770

Penalty Reduction

41.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,850 from the initial assessment of $54,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Signature Wafers LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Signature Wafers LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $31,770 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,590 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($31,770 here).

Premium Contractor Solution, LLC $31,764 OH Fxi, INC. $31,778 NJ Maclean Power Systems, Limited Partnership $31,779 AL Allmetal, INC. $31,783 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Haverhill Chemicals LLC 3 insp. Haverhill, OH Donghee Alabama, LLC 3 insp. Auburn, AL Aluminum Shapes, LLC. 3 insp. Pennsauken, NJ American Fine Sinter CO., LTD. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Premium Contractor Solution, LLC
Moraine, OH
6 inspections $31,764
Fxi, INC.
East Rutherford, NJ
3 inspections $31,778
Maclean Power Systems, Limited Partnership
Pelham, AL
4 inspections $31,779
Allmetal, INC.
Bensenville, IL
7 inspections $31,783
National Beef Packing Company, LLC
Dodge City, KS
10 inspections $31,756

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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 Signature Wafers LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Signature Wafers LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Signature Wafers LLC have? ▼
Signature Wafers LLC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $31,770.
How many OSHA inspections has Signature Wafers LLC had? ▼
Signature Wafers LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-15 and the most recent on 2025-11-19. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Signature Wafers LLC? ▼
Signature Wafers LLC has been assessed $31,770 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,620 (a 41.8% reduction).
Does Signature Wafers LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Signature Wafers LLC has 13 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 Signature Wafers LLC operate in? ▼
Signature Wafers LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311821). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Signature Wafers LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Signature Wafers LLC ranks #9,757 (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 Signature Wafers LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Signature Wafers LLC's total OSHA penalty of $31,770 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Allmetal, INC. in Bensenville, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $31,783 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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