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WD Flooring LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), WD Flooring LLC ranks #307 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 79 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty66% serious
$274,889
OSHA penalties
79
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#307
of 99,447 penalized employers

WD Flooring LLC in Laona, WI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 79 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $274,889. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected WD Flooring LLC 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 79 violations, averaging 9.9 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #307 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 52 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.9
violations per inspection
65.8%
of violations were serious
#307
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 79 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (9.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How WD Flooring LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows WD Flooring LLC runs far above peers (17.4x 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

$274,889 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($274,889) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $274,889 $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is WD Flooring LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1020.741.562.282.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLEEHAN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23HURON INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9FOSTER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1OWB PACKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17HAMILTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DYNASTY SPAS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25GREAT LAKES MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5MP GLOBAL PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48THE FATHER'S TABLE, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7NHI MECHANICAL MOTIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10PEARL TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21LARSON'S SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15JCB MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9GREAT LAKES TISSUE C…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39JOHNS MANVILLE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16BORBET ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29AMTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7VANGUARD SOAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TROPICANA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6JOHNSON CONTROLS BAT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 67WD Flooring LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 79
WD Flooring LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 79 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.

WD Flooring LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: WD Flooring LLC is the #179 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($274,889).

How WD Flooring LLC Compares

WD Flooring LLC's 9.88 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 (17.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2010-06-03

Last Inspection

2024-01-16

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$34,361

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 9.9 violations per visit. That's $34,361 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

52

Serious

65.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

6.3% of total

22

Other-Than-Serious

27.8% 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

$504,247

Current Penalty Amount

$274,889

Penalty Reduction

45.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $229,358 from the initial assessment of $504,247. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How WD Flooring LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric WD Flooring LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 79 8.0
Total Penalty $274,889 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $34,361 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for WD Flooring LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($274,889 here).

Artco-Bell Corporation $273,983 TX HK Cooperative, INC. $275,887 OH Archer-Daniels-Midland Company $275,966 IL Priority Pallet, INC. $277,535 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Leehan America, INC. 8 insp. Cusseta, AL Huron INC 8 insp. Lexington, MI Foster Farms 8 insp. Fresno, CA Owb Packers, LLC 8 insp. Brawley, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hispanic Cheese Makers - Nuestro Queso
Kent, IL
0 inspections $0
Tramont Manufacturing LLC
Milwaukee, WI
8 inspections $274,590
Irvine Shade & Door, Inc.
Elkhart, IN
0 inspections $0
Fox Group
Lansdale, PA
0 inspections $0
Artco-Bell Corporation
Temple, TX
4 inspections $273,983

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What to do with this record

Use WD Flooring LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 WD Flooring LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, WD Flooring LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 79 violations across 8 inspections, including 52 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 WD Flooring LLC have? ▼
WD Flooring LLC has 79 OSHA violations on record, including 52 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $274,889.
How many OSHA inspections has WD Flooring LLC had? ▼
WD Flooring LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-03 and the most recent on 2024-01-16. This averages 9.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for WD Flooring LLC? ▼
WD Flooring LLC has been assessed $274,889 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $504,247 (a 45.5% reduction).
Does WD Flooring LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. WD Flooring LLC has 52 serious violations, and 5 repeat 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 WD Flooring LLC operate in? ▼
WD Flooring LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does WD Flooring LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, WD Flooring LLC ranks #307 (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 WD Flooring LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
WD Flooring LLC's total OSHA penalty of $274,889 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (17.4x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Irvine Shade & Door, Inc. in Elkhart, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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