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Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat ranks #22,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty84% serious
$16,064
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#22,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat in Hortonville, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,064. 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 Paint and Powder Coat 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,359 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 16 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, Fabrication Solutions, LLC in Tulsa, OK is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $16,064 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
84.2%
of violations were serious
#22,359
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 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 Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$16,064 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.513.021.530.038.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVERLASTING SURFACES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CASSANO MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BECKER WORKS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Wisconsin Paint and …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat ranks #10,638 at $16,064 current penalty.

How Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat Compares

Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat's 9.50 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 (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-05-29

Last Inspection

2019-05-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,032

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $8,032 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

16

Serious

84.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$30,310

Current Penalty Amount

$16,064

Penalty Reduction

47.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $14,246 from the initial assessment of $30,310. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $16,064 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,032 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,064 here).

Fabrication Solutions, LLC $16,064 OK Vigor Alaska Seward, LLC $16,065 AK Effort Foundry, INC. $16,063 PA Printpro Silkscreen Company LLC $16,068 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Fabrication Solutions, LLC
Tulsa, OK
4 inspections $16,064
Vigor Alaska Seward, LLC
Seward, AK
6 inspections $16,065
Effort Foundry, INC.
Bath, PA
7 inspections $16,063
Advanced Paper Enterprises
Ripon, WI
2 inspections $16,066
Printpro Silkscreen Company LLC
Haverhill, MA
2 inspections $16,068

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What to do with this record

Use Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat'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 Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 16 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 Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat have? ▼
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 16 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,064.
How many OSHA inspections has Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat had? ▼
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-05-29 and the most recent on 2019-05-29. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat? ▼
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat has been assessed $16,064 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,310 (a 47.0% reduction).
Does Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat has 16 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 Paint and Powder Coat operate in? ▼
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat ranks #22,359 (the top quarter 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 Paint and Powder Coat's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wisconsin Paint and Powder Coat's total OSHA penalty of $16,064 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fabrication Solutions, LLC in Tulsa, OK is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,064 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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