Manufacturing · Alpena, MI

Decorative Panels International

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Decorative Panels International ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 11 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty82% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$28,700
OSHA penalties: 22
Violations cited: 11
OSHA inspections: #11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Decorative Panels International in Alpena, MI has been the subject of 11 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Decorative Panels International 11 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 22 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,222 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 well above peers (4.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Efco Corporation in Monett, MO is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $28,700 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 81.8%
of violations were serious: #11,222
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 11 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$28,700
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Decorative Panels International runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,700 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% 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 Decorative Panels International.

Decorative Panels International has 11 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Decorative Panels International in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Decorative Panels International ranks #5,553 at $28,700 current penalty.

How Decorative Panels International Compares

Decorative Panels International's 2.00 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-11-21

Last Inspection

2023-10-03

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,609

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 11 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $2,609 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

81.8% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

13.6% 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

$51,000

Current Penalty Amount

$28,700

Penalty Reduction

43.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,300 from the initial assessment of $51,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Decorative Panels International compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Decorative Panels International	Industry Avg
Inspections	11	2.6
Violations	22	8.0
Total Penalty	$28,700	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,609	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Decorative Panels International, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,700 here).

Quikrete California, LLC. $28,700 CA Global Tungsten & Powders CORP. $28,700 PA Free State Lumber Company, INC. $28,700 AL Efco Corporation $28,700 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (11 inspections here).

International Steel & Counterweights LLC 11 insp. Youngstown, OH Apache Mills, INC. 11 insp. Calhoun, GA Tyson Fresh Meats, INC. 11 insp. Holcomb, KS Sauder Woodworking CO. 11 insp. Archbold, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Quikrete California, LLC.

Corona, CA

2 inspections $28,700

Global Tungsten & Powders CORP.

Towanda, PA

4 inspections $28,700

Free State Lumber Company, INC.

Haleyville, AL

4 inspections $28,700

Efco Corporation

Monett, MO

5 inspections $28,700

Hoya Optical Labs of America

Berea, OH

2 inspections $28,700

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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 Decorative Panels International safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Decorative Panels International's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 11 inspections, including 18 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 Decorative Panels International have? ▼

Decorative Panels International has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,700.

How many OSHA inspections has Decorative Panels International had? ▼

Decorative Panels International has had 11 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-11-21 and the most recent on 2023-10-03. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Decorative Panels International? ▼

Decorative Panels International has been assessed $28,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $51,000 (a 43.7% reduction).

Does Decorative Panels International have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Decorative Panels International has 18 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 Decorative Panels International operate in? ▼

Decorative Panels International operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Decorative Panels International rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Decorative Panels International ranks #11,222 (the top quarter 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 Decorative Panels International's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Decorative Panels International's total OSHA penalty of $28,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 11 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Efco Corporation in Monett, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,700 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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