Florence Hardwoods Safety Record

Florence, WI · Manufacturing

F

Significantly elevated violation rate. This employer's safety record is among the worst on file.

Last inspected 06/29/2023

Based on public OSHA records. How is this calculated? · Data updated March 2026

According to OSHA enforcement records, Florence Hardwoods in Florence, Wisconsin has 65 workplace safety violations across 5 inspections, with 44 classified as serious and $1,420,410 in total penalties. Safety grade: F (significantly elevated violations). OSHA records span 2019 to 2023.

Florence Hardwoods in Florence, Wisconsin has received an F safety grade, indicating a significantly elevated rate of workplace safety violations compared to other employers. Within the manufacturing industry, this places Florence Hardwoods among the most frequently cited employers. An F grade is assigned when an employer's weighted violation score exceeds 6.0 per inspection, factoring in the severity of each citation.

44 of the 65 violations on record are classified as serious, meaning OSHA determined they posed a risk of death or serious physical harm. The $1,420,410 in total penalties reflects the severity and frequency of these citations. Workers at employers with F safety grades may want to understand their rights under OSHA regulations, including the right to file a complaint about unsafe working conditions without fear of retaliation. Wisconsin workers who have been injured on the job may also be eligible for workers' compensation benefits.

13.0 Florence Hardwoods violations/inspection
vs
4.1 Manufacturing avg
Above industry average
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47 Violations (5 yr)
2 Inspections (5 yr)
29 Serious (5 yr)
$1,381,956 Penalties (5 yr)
All-time record: 65 violations, $1,420,410 in penalties across 5 inspections
65 Total Violations
5 Total Inspections
44 Total Serious
$1,420,410 Total Penalties
Serious?
29 ($168,448)
Willful?
8 ($1,100,064)
Repeat?
6 ($113,444)
Other-than-Serious?
4 ($0)
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
Cited in 3 inspections (14 total) since 2019
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
Cited in 3 inspections (10 total) since 2019
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
Cited in 3 inspections (5 total) since 2019
1910.0028 OSHA Standard
Cited in 2 inspections (5 total) since 2019
1910.1200 Hazard Communication
Cited in 2 inspections (3 total) since 2019
Violations increased 161% over the past 5 years (47 recent vs 18 prior).
OSHA initially proposed $1,466,238 in penalties for Florence Hardwoods, later reduced to $1,420,410 — a 3% reduction through informal settlement or contest. Learn how OSHA penalties work.
1910.0147 Lockout/Tagout — Machines
14 citations $989,028
1910.0265 OSHA Standard
10 citations $87,291
1910.0305 Electrical — Wiring Methods
5 citations $37,693
1910.0028 OSHA Standard
5 citations $157,350
1910.0177 OSHA Standard
4 citations $17,190

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No workplace accident investigations on file for Florence Hardwoods in OSHA records.

DateTypeLocationViolationsPenalties
06/29/2023 M? Florence, WI 30 $1,313,204
06/29/2023 Unprogrammed Related? Florence, WI 17 $68,752
09/19/2019 Complaint? Florence, WI 4 $11,271
09/05/2019 Complaint? Florence, WI 11 $20,553
09/05/2019 Complaint? Florence, WI 3 $6,630

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