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Western States Envelope Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Western States Envelope Company ranks #28,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty86% serious
$12,823
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Western States Envelope Company in Butler, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,823. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Western States Envelope Company 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,144 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, White Oak Stave INC in Medon, TN is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,825 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#28,144
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 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 Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Western States Envelope Company sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,823 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Western States Envelope Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.211.121.030.940.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWONTON FOOD CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SIFCO FORGE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN PLANT FOOD …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15UKMC, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9DCI INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39SOLVAY SPECIALTY POL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16SOLIDSURFACE DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17TOYO INK AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18MENARD, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ALIN MACHINING COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13STYX ACQUISITION LLC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RIBBON TECHNOLOGY CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INDUSTRIAL MODELS GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14OLIN WINCHESTER LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3GROVE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10ARGO SPRING MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24MASTER MACHINE & REP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GM COMPONENTS HOLDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EDRO ENGINEERING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Western States Envel…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Western States Envelope Company has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Western States Envelope Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Western States Envelope Company ranks #13,076 at $12,823 current penalty.

How Western States Envelope Company Compares

Western States Envelope Company's 3.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2015-07-27

Last Inspection

2024-11-25

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,412

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $6,412 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$46,454

Current Penalty Amount

$12,823

Penalty Reduction

72.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,631 from the initial assessment of $46,454. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Western States Envelope Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Western States Envelope Company Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $12,823 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,412 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Western States Envelope Company, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,823 here).

Soudan Metals Company, INC. DBA Steel Fab & Finish, INC. $12,822 IL Premier Processing LLC $12,822 KS Amsco Windows INC $12,825 UT White Oak Stave INC $12,825 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Wonton Food Corporation 2 insp. Stafford, TX Sifco Forge Group 2 insp. Cleveland, OH American Plant Food Corporation 2 insp. Bartlett, TX Ukmc, LLC 2 insp. Key Largo, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Soudan Metals Company, INC. DBA Steel Fab & Finish, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $12,822
Premier Processing LLC
Wichita, KS
3 inspections $12,822
Amsco Windows INC
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $12,825
White Oak Stave INC
Medon, TN
4 inspections $12,825
Inplex Custom Extruders, L.L.C.
Des Plaines, IL
2 inspections $12,825

Compare Western States Envelope Company vs Soudan Metals Company, INC. DBA Steel Fab & Finish, INC. side-by-side →

What to do with this record

Use Western States Envelope Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Western States Envelope Company against Soudan Metals Company, INC. DBA Steel Fab & Finish, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Western States Envelope Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Western States Envelope Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 6 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Western States Envelope Company have? ▼
Western States Envelope Company has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,823.
How many OSHA inspections has Western States Envelope Company had? ▼
Western States Envelope Company has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-27 and the most recent on 2024-11-25. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Western States Envelope Company? ▼
Western States Envelope Company has been assessed $12,823 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $46,454 (a 72.4% reduction).
Does Western States Envelope Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Western States Envelope Company has 6 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 Western States Envelope Company operate in? ▼
Western States Envelope Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322230). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Western States Envelope Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Western States Envelope Company ranks #28,144 (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 Western States Envelope Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Western States Envelope Company's total OSHA penalty of $12,823 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, White Oak Stave INC in Medon, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,825 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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