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Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture ranks #31,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty72% serious
$11,515
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#31,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture in Appleton, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,515. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,091 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Other Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cotton Funeral Service in Newark, NJ is another other services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,545 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
72.0%
of violations were serious
#31,091
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 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 Other Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture runs well above peers (3.8x 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

$11,515 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Other Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.613.119.726.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGLASS STORE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IVY LANE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2SEARS AUTO CENTER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAACO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6B & B COLLISION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RENO FORKLIFT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2CROTHALL LAUNDRY SER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OLYMPIC TRUCK & AUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10H & H DIESEL SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11M & M AUTO RECONDITI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1ASH AUTO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTH BAY AUTOMOTIVE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUANTA COMPUTER NASH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1JAMES CITY COUNTY FL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7COLLINS AUTO AND TIR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TOWN OF CHASE CITY, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14LIFESPAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0WHATEVER IT TAKES TR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0HASSLERS AUTO BODY INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 0NJDEP FOREST FIRE SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Van Vreedes Applianc…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Other Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture in the Other Services enforcement ledger

Among 2,361 Other Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture ranks #412 at $11,515 current penalty.

How Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture Compares

Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture's 12.50 violations per inspection compares to the Other Services sector average of 3.8 violations per employer.

Against the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (3.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-10-20

Last Inspection

2010-10-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,758

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,499

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $5,758 per inspection vs. the Other Services average of $2,499.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

72.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

28.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$32,900

Current Penalty Amount

$11,515

Penalty Reduction

65.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,385 from the initial assessment of $32,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Other Services

How Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture compares to the Other Services sector, which has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.2
Violations 25 3.8
Total Penalty $11,515 $3,070
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,758 $2,499
View all 6,486 employers in Other Services →

Nationwide Other Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,515 here).

Advanced Feedscrews, INC. $11,500 PA Cotton Funeral Service $11,545 NJ Brake King Automotive, INC. $11,550 MA Kansas City Freightliner Body Shop $11,480 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Glass Store, INC. 2 insp. National City, CA Ivy Lane Corporation 2 insp. Lincoln, NE Sears Auto Center 2 insp. Chesterfield, VA Maaco INC. 2 insp. Jonesboro, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Other Services

Showing 5 of 6485 other employers tracked in this sector.

Industrial Sew-Tech
Cincinnati, OH
0 inspections $0
Advanced Feedscrews, INC.
New Castle, PA
2 inspections $11,500
Steve's Mobile Wash
Abilene, TX
0 inspections $0
New Age Auto Center LLC
Newark, NJ
0 inspections $0
Cotton Funeral Service
Newark, NJ
2 inspections $11,545

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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 Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 serious violations. Compared to Other Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture have? ▼
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,515.
How many OSHA inspections has Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture had? ▼
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-20 and the most recent on 2010-10-20. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture? ▼
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture has been assessed $11,515 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $32,900 (a 65.0% reduction).
Does Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture has 18 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 Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture operate in? ▼
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture operates in the Other Services sector (NAICS code 811420). This industry has 6,486 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 7,967 total OSHA inspections and $19.91M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture ranks #31,091 (the upper 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 Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Van Vreedes Appliance, Electronics, Furniture's total OSHA penalty of $11,515 is above the Other Services industry average of $3,070 per employer (3.8x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cotton Funeral Service in Newark, NJ is a similar other services employer with $11,545 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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