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Manufacturing · Petersburg, MI

Advanta Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advanta Industries INC ranks #31,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 56 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty27% serious
$11,445
OSHA penalties
56
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#31,278
of 99,447 penalized employers

Advanta Industries INC in Petersburg, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 56 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,445. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advanta Industries INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 56 violations, averaging 18.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #31,278 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Valspar Corporation in Covington, GA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $11,444 in current penalties.

18.7
violations per inspection
26.8%
of violations were serious
#31,278
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 56 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (18.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Advanta Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advanta Industries INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,445 Bottom 31% least affordable more affordable than 31% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Advanta Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.415.73044.358.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedAMD INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41ARDENT MILLS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8BURT LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 36TEXAS STEEL CONVERSION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12BLACK RIVER COMMODIT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11OLDCASTLE PRECAST INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COMET SIGNS LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16PAUWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HANKOOK ATLASBX AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PROGRESSIVE STAMPING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4DENNIE'S MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20ARTE SANO LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8IDAHO TIMBER OF CART…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6STAMPED PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JAY'S FURNITURE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MONTEBELLO PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12APEKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ANALOGIC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Advanta Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56
Advanta Industries INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 56 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.

Advanta Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Advanta Industries INC sits at penalty rank #14,349 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($11,445 assessed).

How Advanta Industries INC Compares

Advanta Industries INC's 18.67 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-03-25

Last Inspection

2014-07-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

18.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,815

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 18.7 violations per visit. That's $3,815 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

26.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

7

Repeat

12.5% of total

34

Other-Than-Serious

60.7% 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

$21,650

Current Penalty Amount

$11,445

Penalty Reduction

47.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,205 from the initial assessment of $21,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Advanta Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 56 8.0
Total Penalty $11,445 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,815 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Advanta Industries INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,445 here).

Harbor Manufacturing, INC $11,445 IL Royal Paper Box CO of California $11,445 CA Valspar Corporation $11,444 GA Donald B. Rice Tire CO., INC. $11,449 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Amd Industries, INC. 3 insp. Cicero, IL Ardent Mills, LLC 3 insp. Easton, PA Burt Lumber Company 3 insp. Washington, GA Texas Steel Conversion 3 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Harbor Manufacturing, INC
Tinley Park, IL
5 inspections $11,445
Royal Paper Box CO of California
Montebello, CA
2 inspections $11,445
Valspar Corporation
Covington, GA
2 inspections $11,444
Donald B. Rice Tire CO., INC.
Winchester, VA
2 inspections $11,449
Stevens Towing CO.,INC.
Yonges Island, SC
2 inspections $11,449

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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 Advanta Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advanta Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 56 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Advanta Industries INC have? ▼
Advanta Industries INC has 56 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 7 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,445.
How many OSHA inspections has Advanta Industries INC had? ▼
Advanta Industries INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-25 and the most recent on 2014-07-24. This averages 18.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advanta Industries INC? ▼
Advanta Industries INC has been assessed $11,445 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $21,650 (a 47.1% reduction).
Does Advanta Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advanta Industries INC has 15 serious violations, and 7 repeat 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 Advanta Industries INC operate in? ▼
Advanta Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Advanta Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Advanta Industries INC ranks #31,278 (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 Advanta Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advanta Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,445 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Valspar Corporation in Covington, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,444 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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