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Manufacturing · Port Huron, MI

Black River MFG INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Black River MFG INC ranks #76,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty26% serious
$2,010
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#76,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Black River MFG INC in Port Huron, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,010. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Black River MFG INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #76,164 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Felipe Lopez, Martin Lopez, Antonio Lopez, a General Partnership in Hayward, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,010 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
26.3%
of violations were serious
#76,164
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Black River MFG INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Black River MFG INC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,010 Top 23% most affordable more affordable than 77% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Black River MFG INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.112.52333.443.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSUPREME OIL COMPANY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KESSLER THERMOMETER …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SESCO TERMINAL CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SAFAS CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35STARWEST BOTANICALS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FRIESLANDCAMPINA ING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ADVANEX AMERICAS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SERTA SIMMONS BEDDIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SPRINGFIELD WELDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15J & O PLASTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28HAGERTY BROTHERS COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SPIRAL STAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42GC PACKAGING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27SUMMIT TOOL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7IO7 MANAGEMENT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11SMARDT CHILLERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4WIXON INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Black River MFG INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Black River MFG INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Black River MFG INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Black River MFG INC sits at penalty rank #29,639 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,010 assessed).

How Black River MFG INC Compares

Black River MFG INC's 9.50 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 well below peers (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-01-25

Last Inspection

2011-01-06

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,005

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $1,005 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

26.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.5% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

63.2% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,010

Penalty Reduction

58.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,790 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Black River MFG INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Black River MFG INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $2,010 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,005 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,010 here).

Felipe Lopez, Martin Lopez, Antonio Lopez, a General Partnership $2,010 CA Crain Cutter Company, INC. $2,010 CA Precision Equipment INC $2,010 OR Magic Fabricators INC $2,009 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Supreme Oil Company INC. 2 insp. Englewood, NJ Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company 2 insp. Killeen, TX Kessler Thermometer CORP. 2 insp. West Babylon, NY Sesco Terminal Corporation 2 insp. Houston, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Felipe Lopez, Martin Lopez, Antonio Lopez, a General Partnership
Hayward, CA
2 inspections $2,010
Crain Cutter Company, INC.
Milpitas, CA
2 inspections $2,010
Precision Equipment INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $2,010
Magic Fabricators INC
Casselberry, FL
2 inspections $2,009
Usemco, INC.
Tomah, WI
2 inspections $2,009

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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 Black River MFG INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Black River MFG INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 5 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 Black River MFG INC have? ▼
Black River MFG INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,010.
How many OSHA inspections has Black River MFG INC had? ▼
Black River MFG INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-25 and the most recent on 2011-01-06. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Black River MFG INC? ▼
Black River MFG INC has been assessed $2,010 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 58.1% reduction).
Does Black River MFG INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Black River MFG INC has 5 serious violations, and 2 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 Black River MFG INC operate in? ▼
Black River MFG INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Black River MFG INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Black River MFG INC ranks #76,164 (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 Black River MFG INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Black River MFG INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,010 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Felipe Lopez, Martin Lopez, Antonio Lopez, a General Partnership in Hayward, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,010 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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