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Whitefield Industrial Coatings

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Whitefield Industrial Coatings ranks #25,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty57% serious
$14,140
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

Whitefield Industrial Coatings in Oshkosh, WI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,140. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Whitefield Industrial Coatings 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Jam 5:20, Inc. in Largo, FL is another construction employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#25,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Whitefield Industrial Coatings compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Whitefield Industrial Coatings runs well above peers (2.1x 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

$14,140 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Whitefield Industrial Coatings.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.25.61014.418.8OSHA inspectionsViolations cited595 CONSTRUCTION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CHILLS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCCORVEY SHEET METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PERFORMANCE CARPENTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CLINT FORREST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MORTENSON MASONRY, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FRAMING NORTHWEST, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17MOISES DEGANTE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2IMPACT CONTRACTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3VISINONI BROTHERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3JUAN HERNANDEZ, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7RSB CONSTRUCTION SER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PHILLY CONSTRUCTION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DESTRO & BROS CONCRE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43T GC LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SCHRADER ROOFING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5S. E. MACMILLAN CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SOL CONTRACTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OTERO BROTHERS ROOFING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2PULTE GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4Whitefield Industria…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Whitefield Industrial Coatings has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Whitefield Industrial Coatings in the Construction enforcement ledger

Among 33,222 Construction employers with OSHA penalties on file, Whitefield Industrial Coatings ranks #6,649 at $14,140 current penalty.

How Whitefield Industrial Coatings Compares

Whitefield Industrial Coatings's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-11-30

Last Inspection

2012-02-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,713

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $4,713 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

21.4% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

21.4% 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

$25,410

Current Penalty Amount

$14,140

Penalty Reduction

44.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,270 from the initial assessment of $25,410. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Whitefield Industrial Coatings compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Whitefield Industrial Coatings Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 14 3.3
Total Penalty $14,140 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,713 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Whitefield Industrial Coatings, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,140 here).

Egas Construction $14,140 WA Premier Roofing & Sheet Metal, L.L.C. $14,141 LA Antonio Melchor $14,134 TX Ernesto Alejandro Escoto $14,133 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

595 Construction LLC 3 insp. Elburn, IL Southern Chills, INC. 3 insp. Miami, FL McCorvey Sheet Metal Works, LP 3 insp. Houston, TX Performance Carpentry, LLC 3 insp. Fairfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Egas Construction
Camas, WA
2 inspections $14,140
Premier Roofing & Sheet Metal, L.L.C.
Baton Rouge, LA
2 inspections $14,141
Jam 5:20, Inc.
Largo, FL
0 inspections $0
Ragle, Inc.
Newburgh, IN
0 inspections $0
Antonio Melchor
Katy, TX
2 inspections $14,134

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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 Whitefield Industrial Coatings safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Whitefield Industrial Coatings's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Whitefield Industrial Coatings have? ▼
Whitefield Industrial Coatings has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,140.
How many OSHA inspections has Whitefield Industrial Coatings had? ▼
Whitefield Industrial Coatings has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-11-30 and the most recent on 2012-02-21. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Whitefield Industrial Coatings? ▼
Whitefield Industrial Coatings has been assessed $14,140 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,410 (a 44.4% reduction).
Does Whitefield Industrial Coatings have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Whitefield Industrial Coatings has 8 serious violations, and 3 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 Whitefield Industrial Coatings operate in? ▼
Whitefield Industrial Coatings operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238320). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Whitefield Industrial Coatings rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Whitefield Industrial Coatings ranks #25,570 (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 Whitefield Industrial Coatings's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Whitefield Industrial Coatings's total OSHA penalty of $14,140 is above the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer (2.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Jam 5:20, Inc. in Largo, FL is a similar construction 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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