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Wulf Brothers INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Wulf Brothers INC. ranks #11,885 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty95% serious
$27,429
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#11,885
of 99,447 penalized employers

Wulf Brothers INC. in Sturgeon Bay, WI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,429. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Wulf Brothers INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,885 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Wetekam Monofilaments USA in Dandridge, TN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
95.2%
of violations were serious
#11,885
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Wulf Brothers INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Wulf Brothers INC. runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,429 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wulf Brothers INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.68.115.522.930.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES CHEMICAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29SOFIDEL AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2DAVIS BOAT WORKS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12QUVA PHARMA, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6QUARTZ AND STONE CRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MARTIN SPROCKET & GE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22HOLLOWELL INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8INTERNATIONAL STONE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27IPSEN, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CONTINENTAL TIRE NOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALPHIA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5HITACHI ABB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3METRO SHEET METAL INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18JOHNS MANVILLE CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL SHALE BRICK,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6SUMMIT CUSTOM SPRAY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10CONFLUENCE HOLDING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29CARLYLE COCOA CO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Wulf Brothers INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
Wulf Brothers INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Wulf Brothers INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Wulf Brothers INC. is the #5,882 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($27,429).

How Wulf Brothers INC. Compares

Wulf Brothers INC.'s 10.50 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 runs moderately above peers (1.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2024-05-21

Last Inspection

2024-05-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$13,715

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $13,715 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

95.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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

$54,855

Current Penalty Amount

$27,429

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $27,426 from the initial assessment of $54,855. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Wulf Brothers INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Wulf Brothers INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $27,429 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $13,715 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,429 here).

Westrock CP, LLC $27,430 MA MD Airfoils Corporation $27,430 OH Jones Lumber Gloster, LLC $27,439 MS Industrial Fabricating INC. $27,440 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Great Lakes Chemical Corporation 2 insp. El Dorado, AR Sofidel America 2 insp. Hattiesburg, MS Primex Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Oakwood, GA Davis Boat Works, INC. 2 insp. Newport News, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Westrock CP, LLC
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $27,430
MD Airfoils Corporation
Twinsburg, OH
3 inspections $27,430
Jones Lumber Gloster, LLC
Gloster, MS
3 inspections $27,439
Industrial Fabricating INC.
East Syracuse, NY
4 inspections $27,440
Wetekam Monofilaments USA
Dandridge, TN
0 inspections $0

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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 Wulf Brothers INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Wulf Brothers INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 Wulf Brothers INC. have? ▼
Wulf Brothers INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,429.
How many OSHA inspections has Wulf Brothers INC. had? ▼
Wulf Brothers INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-05-21 and the most recent on 2024-05-29. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Wulf Brothers INC.? ▼
Wulf Brothers INC. has been assessed $27,429 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,855 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Wulf Brothers INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Wulf Brothers INC. has 20 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 Wulf Brothers INC. operate in? ▼
Wulf Brothers INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Wulf Brothers INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Wulf Brothers INC. ranks #11,885 (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 Wulf Brothers INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Wulf Brothers INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $27,429 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Wetekam Monofilaments USA in Dandridge, TN 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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