Transportation & Warehousing · Madison, WI

Wisconsin Aviation, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wisconsin Aviation, INC. ranks #42,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$7,857
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #42,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. in Madison, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,857. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wisconsin Aviation, INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #42,080 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hills Air Support in Coppell, TX is another transportation & warehousing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 60.0%
of violations were serious: #42,080
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Wisconsin Aviation, INC.

$7,857
Transportation & Warehousing avg

$6,129

What this shows Wisconsin Aviation, INC. runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$7,857 Bottom 42% least affordable more affordable than 42% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Wisconsin Aviation, INC..

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Transportation & Warehousing sector: Wisconsin Aviation, INC. is the #1,823 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,071 employers with nonzero fines ($7,857).

How Wisconsin Aviation, INC. Compares

Wisconsin Aviation, INC.'s 2.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.3x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-01-05

Last Inspection

2017-11-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,929

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,929 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Serious

60.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$12,861

Current Penalty Amount

$7,857

Penalty Reduction

38.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,004 from the initial assessment of $12,861. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Wisconsin Aviation, INC. compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Wisconsin Aviation, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	1.9
Violations	5	3.2
Total Penalty	$7,857	$6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,929	$3,295

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Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,857 here).

Propak Development, INC. $7,854 NJ Spectrum America SCS $7,853 NE Pace Supply CORP $7,850 CA Fedex Ground Package System, INC. $7,835 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Parcel Service, INC. 2 insp. Harrington, DE Utc Railcar Repair Services LLC 2 insp. Waterloo, IA Garden State Parkway Whitehorse Maintenance Yard #2 2 insp. Galloway, NJ Njdot 2 insp. Vineland, NJ

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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 Wisconsin Aviation, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Wisconsin Aviation, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Wisconsin Aviation, INC. have? ▼

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,857.

How many OSHA inspections has Wisconsin Aviation, INC. had? ▼

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-01-05 and the most recent on 2017-11-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Wisconsin Aviation, INC.? ▼

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. has been assessed $7,857 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,861 (a 38.9% reduction).

Does Wisconsin Aviation, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Wisconsin Aviation, INC. has 3 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 Wisconsin Aviation, INC. operate in? ▼

Wisconsin Aviation, INC. operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488190). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Wisconsin Aviation, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wisconsin Aviation, INC. ranks #42,080 (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 Wisconsin Aviation, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Wisconsin Aviation, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $7,857 is above the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hills Air Support in Coppell, TX is a similar transportation & warehousing 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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