Manufacturing · Waukesha, WI

V & L Tool, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), V & L Tool, LLC ranks #62,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,795
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #62,836
of 99,447 penalized employers

V & L Tool, LLC in Waukesha, WI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,795. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 96 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected V & L Tool, LLC once. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,836 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $51,078 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. For comparison, American Sugar Refining, INC. in Buffalo, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $54,862 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #62,836
of 99,447 penalized employers: $51,078
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 33/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $51K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($51K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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V & L Tool, LLC

$3,795
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows V & L Tool, LLC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,795 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 V & L Tool, LLC.

V & L Tool, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 3 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.

V & L Tool, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, V & L Tool, LLC sits at penalty rank #25,553 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,795 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place V & L Tool, LLC at rank #653 of 4,429 employers ($51,078 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,795 OSHA penalties plus $51,078 WHD back wages (93.1% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How V & L Tool, LLC Compares

V & L Tool, LLC's 3.00 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 runs well below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2023-05-08

Last Inspection

2023-05-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,795

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $3,795 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$9,867

Current Penalty Amount

$3,795

Penalty Reduction

61.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$54,873

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,072 from the initial assessment of $9,867. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$51,078

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$824

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$51,078

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that V & L Tool, LLC owed $51,078 in back wages to 62 employees across 1 case and 96 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How V & L Tool, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	V & L Tool, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,795	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,795	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for V & L Tool, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,795 here).

The French Bread Factory, INC. $3,795 VA Phoenix Textiles Industries, INC. $3,795 CA Star Candle Company, LLC $3,795 NJ Millco Woodworking LLC $3,794 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Precoat Metals 1 insp. Saint Louis, MO S & G Plastics 1 insp. Houston, TX Wood Systems, INC. 1 insp. Tulsa, OK Tower Extrusions LTD 1 insp. Olney, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

American Sugar Refining, INC.

Buffalo, NY

2 inspections $54,862

John Deere Des Moines Works

Ankeny, IA

9 inspections $46,529

Kern Ridge Growers, LLC

Arvin, CA

5 inspections $54,895

Quality Industries, LLC

LA Vergne, TN

2 inspections $54,900

Lignetics of Maine, LLC

Strong, ME

4 inspections $54,834

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What to do with this record

Use V & L Tool, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare V & L Tool, LLC against American Sugar Refining, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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V & L Tool, LLC also carries $51,078 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 V & L Tool, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, V & L Tool, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does V & L Tool, LLC have? ▼

V & L Tool, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,795.

How many OSHA inspections has V & L Tool, LLC had? ▼

V & L Tool, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-08 and the most recent on 2023-05-08. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for V & L Tool, LLC? ▼

V & L Tool, LLC has been assessed $3,795 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,867 (a 61.5% reduction). Additionally, $51,078 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does V & L Tool, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. V & L Tool, LLC 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.

Has V & L Tool, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against V & L Tool, LLC, resulting in $51,078 in back wages owed to 62 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does V & L Tool, LLC operate in? ▼

V & L Tool, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if V & L Tool, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe V & L Tool, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $51,078 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does V & L Tool, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, V & L Tool, LLC ranks #62,836 (the lower half 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 V & L Tool, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

V & L Tool, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $3,795 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Sugar Refining, INC. in Buffalo, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $54,862 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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