Manufacturing · Fort Lauderdale, FL

Exist, Inc

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Exist, Inc ranks #11,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$27,541
OSHA penalties: 6
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #11,822
of 99,447 penalized employers

Exist, Inc in Fort Lauderdale, FL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,541. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 78 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Exist, Inc 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,822 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $238,534 in back wages owed to 77 affected workers. For comparison, Elringklinger USA, INC. in Buford, GA is another manufacturing employer with 14 OSHA inspections on record and $265,378 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #11,822
of 99,447 penalized employers: $238,534
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 31/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $239K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($239K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Exist, Inc

$27,541
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Exist, Inc runs moderately above peers (1.7x 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

$27,541 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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 Exist, Inc.

Exist, Inc has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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.

Exist, Inc in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Exist, Inc sits at penalty rank #5,855 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($27,541 assessed). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Exist, Inc at rank #87 of 4,429 employers ($238,534 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $27,541 OSHA penalties plus $238,534 WHD back wages (89.6% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Exist, Inc Compares

Exist, Inc'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 (1.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-05-19

Last Inspection

2021-11-08

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,180

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $9,180 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$33,028

Current Penalty Amount

$27,541

Penalty Reduction

16.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$266,075

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,487 from the initial assessment of $33,028. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$238,534

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,098

Avg Back Wages per CaseFar above average

$238,534

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Exist, Inc owed $238,534 in back wages to 77 employees across 1 case and 78 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 Exist, Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Exist, Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	6	8.0
Total Penalty	$27,541	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$9,180	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Exist, Inc, both outside FL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,541 here).

Sartori Company $27,543 WI Champion Home Builders, INC. $27,545 PA Industrial Timber INC $27,550 TN South Central Steel, INC. $27,530 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foam Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Radford, VA DBG Arkansas, LLC. 3 insp. Conway, AR New Milford Block & Supply Corporation 3 insp. New Milford, CT E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Austin Powder Company

MC Arthur, OH

9 inspections $266,141

SL Tennessee, LLC

Clinton, TN

1 inspections $4,550

Elringklinger USA, INC.

Buford, GA

14 inspections $265,378

Dematic

Grand Rapids, MI

1 inspections $15,900

Adams Commnunications & Engineering Tech

Reston, VA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Exist, Inc's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Exist, Inc also carries $238,534 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 Exist, Inc safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Exist, Inc's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 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 Exist, Inc have? ▼

Exist, Inc has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,541.

How many OSHA inspections has Exist, Inc had? ▼

Exist, Inc has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-19 and the most recent on 2021-11-08. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Exist, Inc? ▼

Exist, Inc has been assessed $27,541 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,028 (a 16.6% reduction). Additionally, $238,534 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Exist, Inc have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Exist, Inc has 4 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 Exist, Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Exist, Inc, resulting in $238,534 in back wages owed to 77 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Exist, Inc operate in? ▼

Exist, Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 31521). 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 Exist, Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Exist, Inc 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 $238,534 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Exist, Inc rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Exist, Inc ranks #11,822 (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 Exist, Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Exist, Inc's total OSHA penalty of $27,541 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.7x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Elringklinger USA, INC. in Buford, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $265,378 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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