Manufacturing · Oshkosh, WI

Swanson Wiper Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Swanson Wiper Corporation ranks #3,511 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty56% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$64,761
OSHA penalties: 16
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #3,511
of 99,447 penalized employers

Swanson Wiper Corporation in Oshkosh, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $64,761. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Swanson Wiper Corporation 5 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,511 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, The Carter Jones Lumber Company in Newton Falls, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $64,728 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection: 56.3%
of violations were serious: #3,511
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.2 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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$64,761
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Swanson Wiper Corporation runs well above peers (4.1x 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

$64,761 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Swanson Wiper Corporation.

Swanson Wiper Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Swanson Wiper Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Swanson Wiper Corporation sits at penalty rank #1,808 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($64,761 assessed).

How Swanson Wiper Corporation Compares

Swanson Wiper Corporation's 3.20 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 (4.1x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-11-03

Last Inspection

2023-11-07

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,952

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $12,952 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

56.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

37.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

6.3% 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

$109,245

Current Penalty Amount

$64,761

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $44,484 from the initial assessment of $109,245. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Swanson Wiper Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Swanson Wiper Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	16	8.0
Total Penalty	$64,761	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$12,952	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Swanson Wiper Corporation, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($64,761 here).

Mini Melts USA, INC. $64,734 CT The Carter Jones Lumber Company $64,728 OH O-I Glass, INC. $64,727 TX Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C. $64,800 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Meyer Steel Drum, INC. 5 insp. Chicago, IL Cooling Towers Systems, INC 5 insp. Macon, GA Bio Packaging Films, LLC 5 insp. Mundelein, IL Bradley Block Company 5 insp. Cleveland, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mini Melts USA, INC.

Norwich, CT

3 inspections $64,734

The Carter Jones Lumber Company

Newton Falls, OH

2 inspections $64,728

O-I Glass, INC.

Waco, TX

5 inspections $64,727

Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C.

Belton, TX

2 inspections $64,800

Cinch Connectors, INC.

McAllen, TX

4 inspections $64,844

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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 Swanson Wiper Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Swanson Wiper Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Swanson Wiper Corporation have? ▼

Swanson Wiper Corporation has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 6 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $64,761.

How many OSHA inspections has Swanson Wiper Corporation had? ▼

Swanson Wiper Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-11-03 and the most recent on 2023-11-07. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Swanson Wiper Corporation? ▼

Swanson Wiper Corporation has been assessed $64,761 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $109,245 (a 40.7% reduction).

Does Swanson Wiper Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Swanson Wiper Corporation has 9 serious violations, and 6 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 Swanson Wiper Corporation operate in? ▼

Swanson Wiper Corporation 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 Swanson Wiper Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Swanson Wiper Corporation ranks #3,511 (the top 5% 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 Swanson Wiper Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Swanson Wiper Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $64,761 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (4.1x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, The Carter Jones Lumber Company in Newton Falls, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $64,728 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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