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Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. ranks #6,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty100% serious
$42,131
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#6,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. in Waunakee, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $42,131. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,519 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, A. M. Pyrotechnics, LLC and a. M. Pyrotechnic Displays, LLC. in Buffalo, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $42,126 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#6,519
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$42,131 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.918.936.053.070.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNAKANISHI MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23WILMINGTON FIBRE SPE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24KD ACQUISITION I, LL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MERIDIAN MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67DOWNEY METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21ALQUIST 3D, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PIED PIPER PET FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15O'NEAL MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RONPAK INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DART CONTAINER CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5POTOMAC ARCHITECTURA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MICHAEL DAWKINS GROU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GEORGIA PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5STURM, RUGER & COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21MOUNTAIN CITY MEAT C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SUPERIOR FOODS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BOCAR US, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ADVANCED FIBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CUSTOM MOBILE EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9C.J. FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7Springfield Welding …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. ranks #3,283 at $42,131 current penalty.

How Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. Compares

Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.'s 7.50 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 (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2022-03-28

Last Inspection

2022-06-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$21,066

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $21,066 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$71,064

Current Penalty Amount

$42,131

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $28,933 from the initial assessment of $71,064. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $42,131 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $21,066 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($42,131 here).

Concrete Systems INC. $42,127 NH A. M. Pyrotechnics, LLC and a. M. Pyrotechnic Displays, LLC. $42,126 MO Custom Sign Center, INC. $42,114 OH Clear Lam Packaging, INC. $42,100 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Nakanishi Manufacturing Corporation 2 insp. Winterville, GA Wilmington Fibre Specialty Company, INC. 2 insp. New Castle, DE KD Acquisition I, LLC (DBA Coleman Natural Foods) 2 insp. Braselton, GA Meridian Manufacturing Group, INC. 2 insp. Storm Lake, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Concrete Systems INC.
Hudson, NH
6 inspections $42,127
A. M. Pyrotechnics, LLC and a. M. Pyrotechnic Displays, LLC.
Buffalo, MO
2 inspections $42,126
Custom Sign Center, INC.
Columbus, OH
4 inspections $42,114
Clear Lam Packaging, INC.
Elk Grove Village, IL
3 inspections $42,100
Evergreen Packaging LLC
Pine Bluff, AR
4 inspections $42,093

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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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 15 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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. have? ▼
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $42,131.
How many OSHA inspections has Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. had? ▼
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-03-28 and the most recent on 2022-06-13. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.? ▼
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. has been assessed $42,131 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $71,064 (a 40.7% reduction).
Does Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. has 15 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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. operate in? ▼
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333992). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC. ranks #6,519 (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 Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Springfield Welding and MFG. CO., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $42,131 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, A. M. Pyrotechnics, LLC and a. M. Pyrotechnic Displays, LLC. in Buffalo, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $42,126 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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