Manufacturing · Marinette, WI

Waupaca Foundry, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Waupaca Foundry, INC. ranks #381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 33 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$244,135
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 12
OSHA inspections: #381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Waupaca Foundry, INC. in Marinette, WI has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $244,135. 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. 12 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 33 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #381 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 well above peers (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, International Technical Coatings, INC. in Columbus, OH is another manufacturing employer with 11 OSHA inspections on record and $243,565 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 72.7%
of violations were serious: #381
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 12 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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Waupaca Foundry, INC.

$244,135
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Waupaca Foundry, INC. runs far above peers (15.5x 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

$244,135 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 Waupaca Foundry, INC..

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Waupaca Foundry, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Waupaca Foundry, INC. sits at penalty rank #218 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($244,135 assessed).

How Waupaca Foundry, INC. Compares

Waupaca Foundry, 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 far above peers (15.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-07-31

Last Inspection

2026-04-07

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$20,345

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $20,345 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

27.3% 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

$498,341

Current Penalty Amount

$244,135

Penalty Reduction

51.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $254,206 from the initial assessment of $498,341. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Waupaca Foundry, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	12	2.6
Violations	33	8.0
Total Penalty	$244,135	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$20,345	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($244,135 here).

Ohio Mulch Supply, INC. $243,742 OH International Technical Coatings, INC. $243,565 OH STX Beef Company, LLC $243,554 TX Custom Container Solutions, LLC $245,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, INC. 12 insp. Elgin, IL TLD Ace Corporation 12 insp. Windsor, CT Olin Corporation - Winchester Division 12 insp. East Alton, IL Okeelanta Corporation 12 insp. South Bay, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Abbyland Foods, INC.

Abbotsford, WI

13 inspections $244,136

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation

West Allis, WI

2 inspections $244,078

Del Monte Foods INC.

Plover, WI

6 inspections $244,319

Ohio Mulch Supply, INC.

Columbus, OH

6 inspections $243,742

International Technical Coatings, INC.

Columbus, OH

11 inspections $243,565

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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 Waupaca Foundry, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 33 violations across 12 inspections, including 24 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 Waupaca Foundry, INC. have? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $244,135.

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

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-31 and the most recent on 2026-04-07. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

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

Waupaca Foundry, INC. has been assessed $244,135 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $498,341 (a 51.0% reduction).

Does Waupaca Foundry, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Waupaca Foundry, INC. has 24 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 Waupaca Foundry, INC. operate in? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Waupaca Foundry, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Waupaca Foundry, INC. ranks #381 (the top 1% 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 Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Waupaca Foundry, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $244,135 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (15.5x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, International Technical Coatings, INC. in Columbus, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $243,565 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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