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Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. ranks #5,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 23 violations across 6 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty61% serious
$44,742
OSHA penalties
23
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#5,991
of 99,447 penalized employers

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. in Milwaukee, WI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 23 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $44,742. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. 6 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 23 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,991 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Nardone Brothers Baking CO. INC. in Hanover Township, PA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $44,737 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
60.9%
of violations were serious
#5,991
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 34/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 23 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.8 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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. runs well above peers (2.8x 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

$44,742 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGALASSO'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15GRAY & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19AMETEK, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12SIPPEL STEEL FABRICA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 14ALAVISTA SIGNS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10RMT WOODWORTH, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 31SPECIALTY STEEL TREA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 5NATURAL POLYMER INTE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24GENERAL MILLS, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10HAHN & CLAY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10HP HOOD LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9AURORA METALS DIVISI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 8KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL FRUIT PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15MAAC MACHINERY CO., …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15MCHONE INDUSTRIES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15HANWHA L & C ALABAMA…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 9CHAMPLAIN CABLE PAN …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL MOTORS COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6TESLA MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 2Stainless Foundry & …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 23 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.

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. ranks #3,022 at $44,742 current penalty.

How Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. Compares

Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.'s 3.83 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 (2.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2013-08-27

Last Inspection

2023-07-21

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,457

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $7,457 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

60.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.3% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

34.8% 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

$91,864

Current Penalty Amount

$44,742

Penalty Reduction

51.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,122 from the initial assessment of $91,864. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 23 8.0
Total Penalty $44,742 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,457 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC., both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($44,742 here).

Voestalpine Nortrak, INC. $44,738 KS Nardone Brothers Baking CO. INC. $44,737 PA Republic Metals Corporation $44,753 FL South Jersey Central Manufacturing Location $44,722 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Galasso's Bakery 6 insp. Mira Loma, CA Gray & Company 6 insp. Hart, MI Ametek, INC. 6 insp. Nesquehoning, PA Sippel Steel Fabrication 6 insp. Ambridge, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Voestalpine Nortrak, INC.
Newton, KS
3 inspections $44,738
Nardone Brothers Baking CO. INC.
Hanover Township, PA
4 inspections $44,737
Republic Metals Corporation
Miami, FL
5 inspections $44,753
South Jersey Central Manufacturing Location
Bellmawr, NJ
2 inspections $44,722
Zep INC.
Emerson, GA
2 inspections $44,770

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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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 23 violations across 6 inspections, including 14 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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. have? ▼
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. has 23 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $44,742.
How many OSHA inspections has Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. had? ▼
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-27 and the most recent on 2023-07-21. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.? ▼
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. has been assessed $44,742 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $91,864 (a 51.3% reduction).
Does Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. has 14 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. operate in? ▼
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331513). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC. ranks #5,991 (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 Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Stainless Foundry & Engineering, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $44,742 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.8x the average). The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Nardone Brothers Baking CO. INC. in Hanover Township, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $44,737 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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