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Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC ranks #54,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$5,220
OSHA penalties
40
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC in Chesterfield, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 40 violations, averaging 13.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,006 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Galvan Industries, INC. in Harrisburg, NC is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,220 in current penalties.

13.3
violations per inspection
32.5%
of violations were serious
#54,006
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (13.3 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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,220 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.212.122.031.941.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARYZTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAR-CONN CHROME COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28SILVER BAY SEAFOODS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JPC HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE TALARIA COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GALAXY BALLOONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN TEA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TENSION ENVELOPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MPI ENGINEERED TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JP LILLIS ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33AMERICAN BLANCHING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAWLINGS SPORTING GO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AMERICAN STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KIT HOMEBUILDERS WES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PKM STEEL SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8READING ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CALABRO CHEESE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INFINITY SPECIALTY T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DEVRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23Authority Flame Hard…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC is the #22,640 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,220).

How Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC Compares

Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC's 13.33 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-07-24

Last Inspection

2019-12-16

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,740

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 13.3 violations per visit. That's $1,740 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

32.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

8

Repeat

20.0% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

47.5% 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

$10,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,220

Penalty Reduction

50.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,380 from the initial assessment of $10,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 40 8.0
Total Penalty $5,220 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,740 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,220 here).

Galvan Industries, INC. $5,220 NC Finn Ryan Millwork $5,221 NY Montana Tile & Stone Designers LLC $5,222 MT Webco Industries, INC. $5,223 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Adco Circuits INC
Rochester Hills, MI
2 inspections $5,220
Galvan Industries, INC.
Harrisburg, NC
4 inspections $5,220
Finn Ryan Millwork
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $5,221
Ricomini Calle Post
Mayaguez, PR
0 inspections $0
Montana Tile & Stone Designers LLC
Bozeman, MT
3 inspections $5,222

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What to do with this record

Use Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC'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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC have? ▼
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC had? ▼
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-24 and the most recent on 2019-12-16. This averages 13.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC? ▼
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC has been assessed $5,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,600 (a 50.8% reduction).
Does Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC has 13 serious violations, and 8 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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC operate in? ▼
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332811). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC ranks #54,006 (the lower 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 Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Authority Flame Hardening & Straightening LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,220 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, Galvan Industries, INC. in Harrisburg, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,220 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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