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Elevation Brands, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elevation Brands, LLC ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,960
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elevation Brands, LLC in Framingham, MA has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,960. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $15,071 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elevation Brands, LLC once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,111 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $15,071 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. For comparison, BigInch Fabricators & Construction Inc. in Montezuma, IN is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#77,111
of 99,447 penalized employers
$15,071
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 1 OSHA inspection (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $15K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($15K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Elevation Brands, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elevation Brands, LLC runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,960 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Elevation Brands, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.65.37.910.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEUROPEAN ORNAMENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CUTTING EDGE WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2THE SHOCKEY PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CJ'S SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STERLING TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1ADVANCED SHEET METAL, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CLEGG STEEL INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PEPPERELL BRAIDING C…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10SWD URETHANE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6RIZO LOPEZ FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BENTELER AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 10HERMAN REEVES TEXTIL…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BEST PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SIERRA NEVADA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LAMITECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 8BELQUETTE INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6REPUBLIC FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0NEVAREZ PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1GOLD TASTE FOODS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2PORT ERIE PLASTICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Elevation Brands, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Elevation Brands, LLC has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 1 violation 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.

Elevation Brands, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Elevation Brands, LLC is the #29,856 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,960). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Elevation Brands, LLC at rank #1,854 of 4,429 employers ($15,071 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,960 OSHA penalties plus $15,071 WHD back wages (88.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Elevation Brands, LLC Compares

Elevation Brands, LLC's 1.00 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 below peers (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2015-02-13

Last Inspection

2015-02-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,960

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,960 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,960

Penalty Reduction

30.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$17,031

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $840 from the initial assessment of $2,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$15,071
Employees Affected
10
WHD Violations
11
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,507
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$15,071

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Elevation Brands, LLC owed $15,071 in back wages to 10 employees across 1 case 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 Elevation Brands, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elevation Brands, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,960 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,960 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elevation Brands, LLC, both outside MA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,960 here).

Royal Basket Trucks, INC. $1,960 WI Topeka Metal Specialties $1,960 KS Advanced Bath & Kitchen $1,960 AR American Steel, INC. $1,960 MT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

European Ornaments, INC. 1 insp. West Palm Beach, FL Cutting Edge Woodworking 1 insp. Leadville, CO The Shockey Precast Group 1 insp. Winchester, VA CJ'S Seafood 1 insp. Breaux Bridge, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Always Bagels, INC.
Lebanon, PA
3 inspections $17,033
BigInch Fabricators & Construction Inc.
Montezuma, IN
0 inspections $0
Stainless and Repair, INC.
Marshfield, WI
2 inspections $17,028
Harry Rothenberger, HRW INC.
Danville, IL
2 inspections $17,037
David P. Sheets
San Jose, CA
2 inspections $17,025

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What to do with this record

Use Elevation Brands, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Elevation Brands, LLC against Always Bagels, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Elevation Brands, LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Elevation Brands, LLC also carries $15,071 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 Elevation Brands, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elevation Brands, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections, including 1 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 Elevation Brands, LLC have? ▼
Elevation Brands, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,960.
How many OSHA inspections has Elevation Brands, LLC had? ▼
Elevation Brands, LLC has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-02-13 and the most recent on 2015-02-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elevation Brands, LLC? ▼
Elevation Brands, LLC has been assessed $1,960 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,800 (a 30.0% reduction). Additionally, $15,071 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Elevation Brands, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elevation Brands, LLC has 1 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.
Has Elevation Brands, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Elevation Brands, LLC, resulting in $15,071 in back wages owed to 10 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Elevation Brands, LLC operate in? ▼
Elevation Brands, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311991). 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 Elevation Brands, LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Elevation Brands, LLC 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 $15,071 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Elevation Brands, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elevation Brands, LLC ranks #77,111 (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 Elevation Brands, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elevation Brands, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $1,960 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, BigInch Fabricators & Construction Inc. in Montezuma, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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