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Elite Fence Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elite Fence Products INC ranks #17,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 47 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty49% serious
$20,340
OSHA penalties
47
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#17,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elite Fence Products INC in Chesterfield, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 47 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $20,340. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elite Fence Products INC 5 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 47 violations, averaging 9.4 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,170 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, United Plate Glass CO., INC. in Butler, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $20,335 in current penalties.

9.4
violations per inspection
48.9%
of violations were serious
#17,170
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 47 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (9.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elite Fence Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elite Fence Products INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$20,340 Bottom 17% least affordable more affordable than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Elite Fence Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.02.615.628.541.454.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMINSA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39AMERICAN WALNUT COMP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 24BELL CONTAINER CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CAPITOL CONTAINER, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CHEM-PLATE INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11AMITY PACKING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10BRADFORD BUILT, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12CNJ, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7F & P AMERICA MFG., …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8KASSON & KELLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8WOODCRAFT MILL & CAB…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11EVANS METAL FABRICAT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9NORTHEASTERN WISCONS…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52INTERSTATE BRANDS CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37POLYPLEX USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14BWJ METAL WORKS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23BWAY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12AMERICAN FIBERTECH C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14KG MARKETING AND BAG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BFG INTERNATIONAL US…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29Elite Fence Products…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 47
Elite Fence Products INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 47 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.

Elite Fence Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Elite Fence Products INC sits at penalty rank #8,319 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($20,340 assessed).

How Elite Fence Products INC Compares

Elite Fence Products INC's 9.40 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2012-12-13

Last Inspection

2017-05-09

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,068

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 4 years, averaging 9.4 violations per visit. That's $4,068 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

48.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

2.1% of total

23

Other-Than-Serious

48.9% 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

$40,500

Current Penalty Amount

$20,340

Penalty Reduction

49.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,160 from the initial assessment of $40,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Elite Fence Products INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elite Fence Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 47 8.0
Total Penalty $20,340 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,068 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elite Fence Products INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($20,340 here).

Marine Metal, INC. $20,340 TX United Plate Glass CO., INC. $20,335 PA Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC $20,334 NY Chicago Aerosol, LLC $20,334 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Minsa Corporation 5 insp. Muleshoe, TX American Walnut Company LLC 5 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Bell Container CORP. 5 insp. Newark, NJ Capitol Container, INC 5 insp. Montgomery, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Willing Hearts Workshop
Wooster, OH
0 inspections $0
United Plate Glass CO., INC.
Butler, PA
3 inspections $20,335
Dfa Dairy Brands Fluid, LLC
Rensselaer, NY
2 inspections $20,334
Chicago Aerosol, LLC
Bridgeview, IL
3 inspections $20,334
Hanover Foils, LLC
Ashland, VA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elite Fence Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elite Fence Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 47 violations across 5 inspections, including 23 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 Elite Fence Products INC have? ▼
Elite Fence Products INC has 47 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $20,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Elite Fence Products INC had? ▼
Elite Fence Products INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-12-13 and the most recent on 2017-05-09. This averages 9.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elite Fence Products INC? ▼
Elite Fence Products INC has been assessed $20,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,500 (a 49.8% reduction).
Does Elite Fence Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elite Fence Products INC has 23 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 Elite Fence Products INC operate in? ▼
Elite Fence Products INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332323). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elite Fence Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elite Fence Products INC ranks #17,170 (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 Elite Fence Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elite Fence Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $20,340 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, United Plate Glass CO., INC. in Butler, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $20,335 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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