Manufacturing · Etowah, TN

Waupaca Foundry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waupaca Foundry, INC. has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: $0
Back wages owed

Waupaca Foundry, INC. in Etowah, TN has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 2 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 Waupaca Foundry, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Cesar's Marble & Granite, INC. in Northridge, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious: $0
in back wages recovered

What the Data Says About Waupaca Foundry, INC.

The federal enforcement record for Waupaca Foundry, INC. in Etowah, TN shows 3 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 7.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Waupaca Foundry, INC. to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2015-06-08 to 2020-08-05, a window of roughly 5 years.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-06-08

Last Inspection

2020-08-05

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Waupaca Foundry, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Waupaca Foundry, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Waupaca Foundry, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 3 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Waupaca Foundry, INC. have? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Waupaca Foundry, INC. had? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-08 and the most recent on 2020-08-05. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Waupaca Foundry, INC.? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties. Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Has Waupaca Foundry, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Waupaca Foundry, INC., resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Waupaca Foundry, INC. operate in? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Waupaca Foundry, INC. owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Waupaca Foundry, INC. 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cesar's Marble & Granite, INC. in Northridge, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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