Manufacturing · Menomonie, WI

Vets Plus, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vets Plus, INC. ranks #7,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty82% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$37,872
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #7,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vets Plus, INC. in Menomonie, WI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,872. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vets Plus, INC. 4 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,586 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Uriman, INC. in Union City, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $37,875 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 81.8%
of violations were serious: #7,586
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Vets Plus, INC.

$37,872
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Vets Plus, INC. runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$37,872 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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 Vets Plus, INC..

Vets Plus, INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Vets Plus, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Vets Plus, INC. sits at penalty rank #3,817 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($37,872 assessed).

How Vets Plus, INC. Compares

Vets Plus, INC.'s 2.75 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 (2.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-12-08

Last Inspection

2024-10-23

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,468

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 8 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $9,468 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

81.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

18.2% 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

$57,123

Current Penalty Amount

$37,872

Penalty Reduction

33.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,251 from the initial assessment of $57,123. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Vets Plus, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$37,872	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,468	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,872 here).

Uriman, INC. $37,875 CA Cardinal Aluminum CO. $37,875 KY Hologic, INC. $37,866 CT Foote Foundry, LLC $37,880 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

General Aluminum MFG. Company 4 insp. Wapakoneta, OH Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company 4 insp. Hollister, CA Neri's Bakery Products, INC. 4 insp. Port Chester, NY Great Lakes Trim 4 insp. Williamsburg, MI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Uriman, INC.

Union City, CA

2 inspections $37,875

Cardinal Aluminum CO.

Louisville, KY

3 inspections $37,875

Hologic, INC.

Danbury, CT

2 inspections $37,866

Foote Foundry, LLC

Fredericktown, OH

4 inspections $37,880

Buitoni Food Company

Danville, VA

4 inspections $37,883

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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 Vets Plus, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Vets Plus, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 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 Vets Plus, INC. have? ▼

Vets Plus, INC. has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,872.

How many OSHA inspections has Vets Plus, INC. had? ▼

Vets Plus, INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-12-08 and the most recent on 2024-10-23. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Vets Plus, INC.? ▼

Vets Plus, INC. has been assessed $37,872 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $57,123 (a 33.7% reduction).

Does Vets Plus, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Vets Plus, INC. has 9 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 Vets Plus, INC. operate in? ▼

Vets Plus, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Vets Plus, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vets Plus, INC. ranks #7,586 (the top 10% 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 Vets Plus, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Vets Plus, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $37,872 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Uriman, INC. in Union City, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $37,875 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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