Establishment profile
BADGER METER, INC.
4545 W. BROWN DEER ROAD, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53223
Operated by BADGER METER INC · 1 of 5 establishments
334514 — Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing
Summary
BADGER METER, INC. has accumulated 4 OSHA violations across 9 inspections over 51 years of recorded history, with $60 in total assessed penalties.
The establishment sits in the 64th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 29 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 96th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 12 years ago.
Federal records were found in 3 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.
Agency coverage
BADGER METER, INC. appears in OSHA workplace safety, EPA environmental compliance, NLRB labor relations, and FMCSA motor carrier registration records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), SAM.gov federal debarment, CMS nursing home enforcement, UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.
OSHA workplace safety
22% of inspections at this establishment produced violations,
Most-cited OSHA standards
Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 4 distinct standards shown · 4 citations in this view · $60 in penalties.
| CFR section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 B09 | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1974 | Oct 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $30 | Oct 1974 | Oct 1974 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 G02 II B | 1 | 1 | — | May 2012 | May 2012 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0107 E02 | 1 | 1 | — | Oct 1974 | Oct 1974 |
Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.
Peer comparison
Above average violations in NAICS 3345 within WI. Peer group: 29 employers. This establishment has 4 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.
Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)
Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.
Reported for 119 average annual employees at this establishment.
Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.
Industry benchmark
BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.
Inspection breakdown
Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
OSHA severe injury reports
No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for BADGER METER, INC.. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration →
Activity timeline
No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 12+ years. Most recent activity: 12 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.
Wage & Hour Division (WHD)
No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for BADGER METER, INC.. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division →
Mine safety (MSHA)
No MSHA mine safety violations on file for BADGER METER, INC.. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration →
Labor relations (NLRB)
Company-level in WI — for BADGER METER INC, not this location alone
National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other BADGER METER INC locations in the same state.
NLRB cases
National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 1 case · 1 ULP
| Case number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-CA-274127 | Unfair labor practice | Mar 2021 | Apr 2021 | Closed | Region 18, Minneapolis, Minnesota |
Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.
Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical
No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for BADGER METER, INC.. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification →
Environmental compliance (EPA)
EPA Enforcement and Compliance History — Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, RCRA, Safe Drinking Water Act. Status: No Violation Identified.
EPA-registered facilities
Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BADGER METER INC 4545 W. BROWN DEER RD. · MILWAUKEE, WI, 53223 | WaterRCRATRI | No Violation Identified QNCR 1 | 0 | 0 | — | Jun 2015 | View → |
Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.
Motor carrier safety (FMCSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — DOT-regulated carrier registration and fleet data.
Federal criminal prosecution record
No federal criminal prosecutions, plea agreements, or deferred-prosecution agreements on file for BADGER METER, INC.. Verify directly with UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry →
Federal contracts
This location
Consolidated across all USAspending recipient entities under this corporate parent — not attributable to this single location.
- Department of DefenseFLOW GATOR FLOW TRANSFER STANDARDcontract · Last action 2018-09-26$258,574
- Department of the InteriorSPECTROPHOTOMETER AND ACCESSORIES IAW SALIENTS (BRAND NAME OR EQUAL) FY25 REQ # 15518 SPECIAL ORDER # S25012contract · Last action 2025-03-17$164,122
- Department of Defense1 COX FLOWMETER SET FOR 76 CMXG/MXDECcontract · Last action 2017-03-14$79,042
- Department of DefenseCALIBRATION & PROGRAMMING -contract · Last action 2023-05-19$70,400
- Department of the InteriorG:ITSTR, G:EPEAT, METER READING EQUIPMENT FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK.contract · Last action 2019-08-27$37,517
- Smithsonian InstitutionSCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENTcontract · Last action 2023-11-08$29,620
- Department of Agriculture32 RECORDALL TURBO FLOWMETERS WITH 2-BOLT FLANGE CONNECTORS, MODEL #RT-0150BENPNSC-TS-M3XXcontract · Last action 2015-09-25$29,280
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CALIBRATE FUEL&FLOW METERScontract · Last action 2018-08-28$26,620
- Department of the InteriorINDUSTRIAL MONITORING STATION AND SENSOR SYSTEM IAW SALIENTS FY24 REQ # 15076 SPECIAL ORDER S24002 ART # 0070270985contract · Last action 2024-01-03$20,973
- Department of Health and Human ServicesPURCHASE OF TWO SYRINIX PIPEMINDER ONE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND A FIVE-YEAR DEFINED-TERM RADAR CLOUD-BASED ANALYTICS LICENSE, INCLUDING ADVISORY ENGINEERING SERVICES, TO SUPPORT WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM PRESSURE MONITORING AND HYDRAULIC ANALcontract · Last action 2026-03-04$20,405
- Department of DefenseSERVICE, CALIBRATE FUEL METERcontract · Last action 2021-01-13$19,458
- Department of the InteriorFIRE SERIES WATER METER FOR YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARKcontract · Last action 2021-02-26$19,450
- Department of AgricultureSP3-1-35-NO-075 UV-VIS DETECTORcontract · Last action 2024-06-07$18,778
- Department of DefenseSERVICE, CALIBRATE FUEL METER -contract · Last action 2022-05-12$15,804
- Department of DefenseN4215813400901 FLOWGATOR SETcontract · Last action 2022-03-16$14,630
- Department of DefenseFLOWMETERScontract · Last action 2013-09-19$14,481
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationVALVEScontract · Last action 2010-09-22$14,368
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CALIBRATION OF BALLISTIC PROVERcontract · Last action 2016-08-26$13,900
- Department of DefenseAN 12 TURBINE FLOWMETERcontract · Last action 2015-10-22$12,580
- Department of AgricultureBRASS FLOW SENSORcontract · Last action 2008-08-28$12,580
- Department of Agriculture12 RECORDALL TURBO FLOWMETERS, MODEL #RT-0150BENPNSX-TS-M3XX, AND 12 2-BOLT FLANGE CONNECTORScontract · Last action 2015-05-29$10,980
- Department of Defense8500216339!METER,FLOW RATE INDcontract · Last action 2024-06-04$10,840
- Department of DefenseBADGER FLOW METER P/N: CPT84-AN-C-C01contract · Last action 2018-10-30$10,825
- Environmental Protection Agencycontract · Last action 2009-02-19$10,135
- Department of DefenseU430000 DIGITAL FLOW MONITOR WITH 4.20 OUTPUT WIcontract · Last action 2009-06-03$7,407
- Department of the InteriorTRNS/DPPLR ULTASONIC FLOW METERcontract · Last action 2018-08-29$7,024
- Department of DefenseCALIBRATOR, LIQUID METER (FLOW GATOR) P/N EF3554-Scontract · Last action 2020-09-01$6,950
- Department of DefenseCALIBRATOR, LIQUID METER (FLOW GATOR) P/N EF3554-Scontract · Last action 2020-06-15$6,950
- Department of DefenseQUANTUM MERUITcontract · Last action 2020-06-03$6,891
- Department of DefenseSERVICE, CALIBRATE FUEL METERS -contract · Last action 2023-03-09$6,831
- Department of DefenseIGF::OT::IGF CALIBRATE FUEL METER-contract · Last action 2017-09-12$5,940
- Department of Homeland SecurityCASREP SUPPORTcontract · Last action 2013-04-10$4,944
- Department of DefenseSERVICE, CALIBRATE FUEL METER -contract · Last action 2020-04-07$4,916
- Department of DefenseDIAPHGRAM, ASSEMBLYcontract · Last action 2010-07-13$3,150
- Department of DefenseCONTROL VALVEcontract · Last action 2009-11-16$2,970
- Department of DefenseIGF::CT::IGF CALIBRATE FUEL METER -contract · Last action 2017-10-12$2,770
- Department of DefenseSERVICE, CALIBRATE FUEL METER -contract · Last action 2020-12-15$2,533
- Department of DefenseCALIBRATION SERVICEScontract · Last action 2025-03-26$0
- Department of StateICASS/FAC/NEC/PWTP - SUPPLY LINE WATER METERcontract · Last action 2024-03-06$0
- National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationCRYO METHANE GAS FEE FLOW CONTROLcontract · Last action 2008-02-13$-37
Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 334514 - TOTALIZING FLUID METER AND COUNTING DEVICE MANUFACTURING. Last action: 2026-03-04. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.
Inspection history
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-01-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-06-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 2012-04-05 | Complaint | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1988-11-29 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1987-02-24 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1980-07-25 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1979-05-31 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1977-02-02 | Complaint | 0 | — | $0 | |
| 1974-08-20 | Complaint | 3 | — | $60 |
Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.
In the news
Part of a larger organization
BADGER METER, INC. is one of 5 establishments rolled up under the parent organization BADGER METER INC.
Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of BADGER METER INC across all 5 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.
Other locations under this parent
Other establishments operated by BADGER METER INC, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
- BADGER METER, INC.TULSA, OK — 1 federal enforcement record
- BADGER METER, INC.RIO RICO, AZ — 1 federal enforcement record
Related searches
- All BADGER METER INC locationsParent rollup
- Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device ManufacturingAll employers in this industry
- Employers in WIState-wide enforcement data
- Totalizing Fluid Meter in WIIndustry × state cross-filter
About this data
This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on BADGER METER, INC. from every major federal compliance and enforcement source plus the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.
Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup BADGER METER INC, which operates 5 establishments in our dataset.
OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.
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Contact sales →Frequently asked
- What is BADGER METER, INC.'s OSHA violation history?
- BADGER METER, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record with 4 violations and $60 in total penalties.
- How does BADGER METER, INC.'s safety record compare to its industry?
- BADGER METER, INC. operates in the totalizing fluid meter and counting device manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 0.9. BADGER METER, INC.'s self-reported DART rate is 0 compared to an industry average of 0.6.