Manufacturing · Dresser, WI

Tenere INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Tenere INC. ranks #17,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty86% serious
$19,846
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Tenere INC. in Dresser, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,846. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Tenere INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,747 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, AMI Fashion in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#17,747
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Tenere INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Tenere INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,846 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Tenere INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICRAFT MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BAXTER HEALTHCARE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2HISTORY CONSTRUCTION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21Tenere INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Tenere INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Tenere INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Tenere INC. sits at penalty rank #8,591 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($19,846 assessed).

How Tenere INC. Compares

Tenere INC.'s 2.33 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 above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-30

Last Inspection

2017-05-11

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,615

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $6,615 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,350

Current Penalty Amount

$19,846

Penalty Reduction

34.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,504 from the initial assessment of $30,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Tenere INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Tenere INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $19,846 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,615 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Tenere INC. safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Tenere INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Tenere INC. have?
Tenere INC. has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,846.
How many OSHA inspections has Tenere INC. had?
Tenere INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-30 and the most recent on 2017-05-11. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Tenere INC.?
Tenere INC. has been assessed $19,846 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,350 (a 34.6% reduction).
Does Tenere INC. have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Tenere INC. has 6 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 Tenere INC. operate in?
Tenere INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Tenere INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Tenere INC. ranks #17,747 (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 Tenere INC.'s safety record compare to industry average?
Tenere INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $19,846 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, AMI Fashion in Los Angeles, CA 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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