Manufacturing · Franklin, WI

Strauss Brands Incorporated

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Strauss Brands Incorporated ranks #18,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 4 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$18,827
OSHA penalties: 4
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #18,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Strauss Brands Incorporated in Franklin, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $18,827. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Strauss Brands Incorporated 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #18,824 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Henryetta, OK is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $18,835 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection: 50.0%
of violations were serious: #18,824
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Strauss Brands Incorpo…

$18,827
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Strauss Brands Incorporated sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$18,827 Bottom 19% least affordable more affordable than 19% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Strauss Brands Incorporated.

Strauss Brands Incorporated has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Strauss Brands Incorporated in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Strauss Brands Incorporated sits at penalty rank #9,052 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($18,827 assessed).

How Strauss Brands Incorporated Compares

Strauss Brands Incorporated's 1.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-07-17

Last Inspection

2022-12-14

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,707

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $4,707 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

50.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$26,283

Current Penalty Amount

$18,827

Penalty Reduction

28.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,456 from the initial assessment of $26,283. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Strauss Brands Incorporated compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Strauss Brands Incorporated	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	4	8.0
Total Penalty	$18,827	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$4,707	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Strauss Brands Incorporated, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($18,827 here).

Suncast Corporation $18,834 IL Volunteer Fastener and Supply, INC $18,820 TN Anchor Glass Container Corporation $18,835 OK Thomas Wood Preserving, INC. $18,815 MS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

PPG Industries, INC. 4 insp. Circleville, OH Bekaert Corporation 4 insp. Van Buren, AR Reser's Fine Foods, INC. 4 insp. Halifax, NC Toledo Tool & Die Company, INC. 4 insp. Toledo, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bell Apparel, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Communicatons Network Solutions (CNS)

7 inspections $18,834

Volunteer Fastener and Supply, INC

Vonore, TN

2 inspections $18,820

Anchor Glass Container Corporation

Henryetta, OK

6 inspections $18,835

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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 Strauss Brands Incorporated safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Strauss Brands Incorporated's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 4 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Strauss Brands Incorporated have? ▼

Strauss Brands Incorporated has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $18,827.

How many OSHA inspections has Strauss Brands Incorporated had? ▼

Strauss Brands Incorporated has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-17 and the most recent on 2022-12-14. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Strauss Brands Incorporated? ▼

Strauss Brands Incorporated has been assessed $18,827 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $26,283 (a 28.4% reduction).

Does Strauss Brands Incorporated have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Strauss Brands Incorporated has 2 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 Strauss Brands Incorporated operate in? ▼

Strauss Brands Incorporated operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311612). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Strauss Brands Incorporated rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Strauss Brands Incorporated ranks #18,824 (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 Strauss Brands Incorporated's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Strauss Brands Incorporated's total OSHA penalty of $18,827 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.2x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Anchor Glass Container Corporation in Henryetta, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $18,835 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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