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Manufacturing · Umatilla, FL

Burke Industries, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Burke Industries, INC. ranks #5,009 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty71% serious
$50,758
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,009
of 99,447 penalized employers

Burke Industries, INC. in Umatilla, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $50,758. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Burke Industries, INC. 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,009 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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, Maine Wood Timber and Posts in Belgrade, ME is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $50,770 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
70.8%
of violations were serious
#5,009
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Burke Industries, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Burke Industries, INC. runs well above peers (3.2x 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

$50,758 Bottom 5% least affordable more affordable than 5% 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%). Below this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry sits in this band. 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 Burke Industries, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.710.81825.132.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedVIBRACOUSTIC USA, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14Asap Pallets Inc., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DAMON INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SHANNON PACKAGING CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOCUS DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29SALM PARTNERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PAMARCO GLOBAL GRAPH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21STYLEX SEATING, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18AGE INDUSTRIES, LTD., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SIELAFF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7KELLEY MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JOHN DEERE COMPONENT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9GAMLET, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31ALUCHEM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14EMERALD CAROLINA CHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21VOYLES OVERHEAD DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19TAUBENSEE STEEL & WI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24COASTAL WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CARRY-ON TRAILER COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16DOMTAR PAPER COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Burke Industries, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Burke Industries, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Burke Industries, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Burke Industries, INC. ranks #2,563 at $50,758 current penalty.

How Burke Industries, INC. Compares

Burke Industries, INC.'s 8.00 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 (3.2x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-14

Last Inspection

2014-05-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,919

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $16,919 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

17

Serious

70.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.2% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$67,783

Current Penalty Amount

$50,758

Penalty Reduction

25.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,025 from the initial assessment of $67,783. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Burke Industries, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $50,758 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $16,919 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($50,758 here).

Advanex Americas, INC. $50,755 CA Shawnee Specialties INC. $50,750 MI Garden of Light, INC. $50,767 CT Maine Wood Timber and Posts $50,770 ME

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Vibracoustic USA, INC. / Vibracoustic North America, L.P., Limited Partnership 3 insp. Manchester, NH Asap Pallets Inc. 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL Damon Industries 3 insp. Sparks, NV Shannon Packaging CO. 3 insp. Chino, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Advanex Americas, INC.
Cypress, CA
2 inspections $50,755
Shawnee Specialties INC.
Eau Claire, MI
5 inspections $50,750
Garden of Light, INC.
East Hartford, CT
3 inspections $50,767
Maine Wood Timber and Posts
Belgrade, ME
3 inspections $50,770
Southern Milling & Lumber, INC.
Lakeland, FL
9 inspections $50,740

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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 Burke Industries, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Burke Industries, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 17 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 Burke Industries, INC. have? ▼
Burke Industries, INC. has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $50,758.
How many OSHA inspections has Burke Industries, INC. had? ▼
Burke Industries, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-14 and the most recent on 2014-05-16. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Burke Industries, INC.? ▼
Burke Industries, INC. has been assessed $50,758 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $67,783 (a 25.1% reduction).
Does Burke Industries, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Burke Industries, INC. has 17 serious violations, and 1 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 Burke Industries, INC. operate in? ▼
Burke Industries, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Burke Industries, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Burke Industries, INC. ranks #5,009 (the top 5% 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 Burke Industries, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Burke Industries, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $50,758 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.2x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Maine Wood Timber and Posts in Belgrade, ME is a similar manufacturing employer with $50,770 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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