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BMW Manufacturing Company LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), BMW Manufacturing Company LLC ranks #5,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 43 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty84% serious
$47,450
OSHA penalties
43
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#5,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

BMW Manufacturing Company LLC in Greer, SC has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 43 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $47,450. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected BMW Manufacturing Company LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 43 violations, averaging 21.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 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, Kommerling USA, INC. in Huntsville, AL is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $47,433 in current penalties.

21.5
violations per inspection
83.7%
of violations were serious
#5,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 43 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (21.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How BMW Manufacturing Company LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows BMW Manufacturing Company LLC runs well above peers (3.0x 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

$47,450 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 BMW Manufacturing Company LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0030.160.390.4120.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAMUEL, SON & CO (US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3U.S. MINERALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39REMINGTON ARMS CO., …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 115ALFAGOMMA AURORA TF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BECK ALUMINUM ALLOYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28CENTRAL VALLEY TANK …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BALL, BOUNCE AND SPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17BASF, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BAYER HEALTHCARE LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4METALLURGICAL PROCES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41KISHWAUKEE FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CASA DAL MARE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PARAGON RIO GRANDE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21HARRIS SPICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6BAGLEY HARDWOOD PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PROFORM GROUP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LANGBEIN ENGELBRACHT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12DARIGOLD INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ORIGIN BJJ. LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CHINA PACIFIC CO INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BMW Manufacturing Co…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 43
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 43 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.

BMW Manufacturing Company LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, BMW Manufacturing Company LLC ranks #2,812 at $47,450 current penalty.

How BMW Manufacturing Company LLC Compares

BMW Manufacturing Company LLC's 21.50 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 above peers (3.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-01-24

Last Inspection

2012-01-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

21.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$23,725

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 21.5 violations per visit. That's $23,725 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

83.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

16.3% 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

$43,700

Current Penalty Amount

$47,450

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How BMW Manufacturing Company LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric BMW Manufacturing Company LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 43 8.0
Total Penalty $47,450 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $23,725 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for BMW Manufacturing Company LLC, both outside SC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($47,450 here).

KG Marketing and Bag CO., INC. $47,442 WI Homesteader, LLC $47,440 TN LGSTX Services, INC. $47,461 OH Rich Products Corporation $47,438 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Samuel, Son & CO (USA) INC. 2 insp. Lebanon, VA U.S. Minerals, L.L.C. 2 insp. Galveston, TX Remington Arms CO., INC. 2 insp. Ilion, NY Alfagomma Aurora TF LLC 2 insp. Batavia, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

KG Marketing and Bag CO., INC.
Waukesha, WI
5 inspections $47,442
LGSTX Services, INC.
Wilmington, OH
6 inspections $47,461
Rich Products Corporation
Waycross, GA
2 inspections $47,438
Kommerling USA, INC.
Huntsville, AL
9 inspections $47,433
Wyoming Sugar Company, LLC
Worland, WY
4 inspections $47,432

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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 BMW Manufacturing Company LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, BMW Manufacturing Company LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 43 violations across 2 inspections, including 36 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does BMW Manufacturing Company LLC have? ▼
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC has 43 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $47,450.
How many OSHA inspections has BMW Manufacturing Company LLC had? ▼
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-24 and the most recent on 2012-01-24. This averages 21.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for BMW Manufacturing Company LLC? ▼
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC has been assessed $47,450 in current OSHA penalties.
Does BMW Manufacturing Company LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. BMW Manufacturing Company LLC has 36 serious 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 BMW Manufacturing Company LLC operate in? ▼
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does BMW Manufacturing Company LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, BMW Manufacturing Company LLC ranks #5,530 (the top 10% 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 BMW Manufacturing Company LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
BMW Manufacturing Company LLC's total OSHA penalty of $47,450 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.0x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Kommerling USA, INC. in Huntsville, AL is a similar manufacturing employer with $47,433 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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