Manufacturing · Middleville, MI

Bradford White Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Bradford White Corporation ranks #373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 89 violations across 32 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty72% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$245,710
OSHA penalties: 89
Violations cited: 32
OSHA inspections: #373
of 99,447 penalized employers

Bradford White Corporation in Middleville, MI has been the subject of 32 OSHA workplace inspections and 89 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $245,710. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $640 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Bradford White Corporation 32 times over 10 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 89 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #373 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 64 were classified as serious and 4 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (12.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $640 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Amtec Corporation in Clear Lake, SD is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $246,034 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection: 71.9%
of violations were serious: #373
of 99,447 penalized employers: $640
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 71/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 89 violations across 32 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $640 in back wages owed across 6 WHD cases ($107 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Bradford White Corpora…

$245,710
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Bradford White Corporation runs far above peers (15.6x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$245,710 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Bradford White Corporation.

Bradford White Corporation has 32 OSHA inspections on record and 89 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.

Bradford White Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Bradford White Corporation is the #212 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($245,710). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Bradford White Corporation ranks #4,410 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($640).

Combined federal exposure here: $245,710 OSHA penalties plus $640 WHD back wages (0.3% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Bradford White Corporation Compares

Bradford White Corporation's 2.78 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 far above peers (15.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2015-08-11

Last Inspection

2026-01-26

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,678

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 32 inspections over 10 years, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $7,678 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

71.9% of total

Willful

4.5% of total

Repeat

4.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

19.1% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$323,700

Current Penalty Amount

$245,710

Penalty Reduction

24.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$246,350

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $77,990 from the initial assessment of $323,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$640

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$640

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$107

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Bradford White Corporation owed $640 in back wages to 1 employee across 6 cases and 11 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Bradford White Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Bradford White Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	32	2.6
Violations	89	8.0
Total Penalty	$245,710	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,678	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Bradford White Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($245,710 here).

Amtec Corporation $246,034 SD Menard, INC. $245,083 WI Custom Container Solutions, LLC $245,000 PA International Paper Company $245,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (32 inspections here).

Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP 32 insp. Clarksville, TN General Dynamics Nassco 34 insp. San Diego, CA Clipper Seafoods LTD 30 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Spirit Aerosystems, INC. 30 insp. Wichita, KS

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Wenco Energy Corporation

Tulsa, OK

4 inspections $190,008

Amtec Corporation

Clear Lake, SD

6 inspections $246,034

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC

Calvert City, KY

2 inspections $246,817

Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc.

Vance, AL

4 inspections $27,683

Meshoppen Stone INC.

Meshoppen, PA

1 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Bradford White Corporation also carries $640 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Bradford White Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Bradford White Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 89 violations across 32 inspections, including 64 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 Bradford White Corporation have? ▼

Bradford White Corporation has 89 OSHA violations on record, including 64 serious, 4 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $245,710.

How many OSHA inspections has Bradford White Corporation had? ▼

Bradford White Corporation has had 32 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-11 and the most recent on 2026-01-26. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Bradford White Corporation? ▼

Bradford White Corporation has been assessed $245,710 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $323,700 (a 24.1% reduction). Additionally, $640 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Bradford White Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Bradford White Corporation has 64 serious violations, 4 willful violations, and 4 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.

Has Bradford White Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 6 enforcement cases against Bradford White Corporation, resulting in $640 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Bradford White Corporation operate in? ▼

Bradford White Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335220). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Bradford White Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Bradford White Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $640 in back wages owed by this employer across 6 cases.

Where does Bradford White Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Bradford White Corporation ranks #373 (the top 1% 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 Bradford White Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Bradford White Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $245,710 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (15.6x the average). The employer has 32 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amtec Corporation in Clear Lake, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $246,034 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.