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Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC ranks #39,603 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty62% serious
$8,539
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#39,603
of 99,447 penalized employers

Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC in Franksville, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,539. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC 5 times across a longer 14-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,603 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Unique-ARs in McCall, ID is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
61.5%
of violations were serious
#39,603
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$8,539 Bottom 40% least affordable more affordable than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.428.943.357.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYAKAMA FOREST PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 42FERRARA CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16HULL TRAILERS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18HERCULES INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24SIMMONS FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 30OLD EUROPE CHEESE INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 55THATCHER CHEMICAL OF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ROCHELLE FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52ND CHANCE PALLETS LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11HARLOFF MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24WEST FRASER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3JBS USA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CY PLASTICS WORKS INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5COLLINS PINE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8ALPHA PLASTICS OF UT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7EMJD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8FRITO LAY INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1MINSA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39Specialty Tapes Manu…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC ranks #17,579 at $8,539 current penalty.

How Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC Compares

Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC's 2.60 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 below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-04-05

Last Inspection

2026-05-06

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $1,708 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

61.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

38.5% 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

$19,888

Current Penalty Amount

$8,539

Penalty Reduction

57.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,349 from the initial assessment of $19,888. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $8,539 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,708 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,539 here).

Frito-Lay, INC. $8,539 OH Toolamation Services, INC. $8,540 IL Bill Ross & Son Trucking INC Pallet Div $8,540 MI Bayscience Formulators, LLC $8,537 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Yakama Forest Products 5 insp. White Swan, WA Ferrara Candy Company 5 insp. Forest Park, IL Hull Trailers INC 5 insp. Braddyville, IA Pilgrim's Pride Corporation 5 insp. Canton, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Frito-Lay, INC.
Wooster, OH
2 inspections $8,539
Unique-ARs
McCall, ID
0 inspections $0
Buffalo Lumber and Tie, CO
Fountain City, WI
2 inspections $8,540
Toolamation Services, INC.
Zion, IL
3 inspections $8,540
Bill Ross & Son Trucking INC Pallet Div
Dowagiac, MI
2 inspections $8,540

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What to do with this record

Use Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, 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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 8 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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC have? ▼
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,539.
How many OSHA inspections has Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC had? ▼
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-05 and the most recent on 2026-05-06. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC? ▼
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC has been assessed $8,539 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,888 (a 57.1% reduction).
Does Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC has 8 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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC operate in? ▼
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC 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.
Where does Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC ranks #39,603 (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 Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Specialty Tapes Manufacturing, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $8,539 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Unique-ARs in McCall, ID is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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