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Fabri-Kal Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fabri-Kal Corporation ranks #95,188 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 penalty0% serious
$350
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fabri-Kal Corporation in Kalamazoo, MI 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: $350. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 666 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 Fabri-Kal Corporation once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #95,188 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). 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 $53,944 in back wages owed to 665 affected workers. For comparison, Spartech LLC in Ossipee, NH is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $54,304 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
#95,188
of 99,447 penalized employers
$53,944
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • 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.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $54K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($54K 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 Fabri-Kal Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fabri-Kal Corporation runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$350 Top 4% most affordable more affordable than 96% 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 Fabri-Kal Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.103.77.311.014.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOUTHWEST PROCESSORS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMPHENOL AEROSPACE O…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0VINYLMAX LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0BOGUSH INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0THE FREMONT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4KALAS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0PERSONAL TOUCH COUNT…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 14ADVANCED COMPOSITES …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GATE PRECAST COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0JR'S DONUT CASTLE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3INNOVISION LED, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 7PUEBLA ENTERPRISE, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1PRECON MARINE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DUCTCO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4DAEHAN SOLUTIONS ALA…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4SO ONO FOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1LEO'S PALLETS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3Fabri-Kal Corporation, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1
Fabri-Kal Corporation 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.

Fabri-Kal Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Fabri-Kal Corporation ranks #34,355 at $350 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Fabri-Kal Corporation at rank #618 of 4,429 employers ($53,944 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $350 OSHA penalties plus $53,944 WHD back wages (99.4% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Fabri-Kal Corporation Compares

Fabri-Kal Corporation'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 (0.02x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2024-04-12

Last Inspection

2024-04-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $350 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

100.0% 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

$700

Current Penalty Amount

$350

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$54,294

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $350 from the initial assessment of $700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$53,944
Employees Affected
665
WHD Violations
666
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$81
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$53,944

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Fabri-Kal Corporation owed $53,944 in back wages to 665 employees across 1 case and 666 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 Fabri-Kal Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Fabri-Kal Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $350 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $350 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fabri-Kal Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($350 here).

Unipres U.S.a., INC. $350 TN Wentworth Manufacturing, LLC $350 CT Andrews Prestressed Concrete, INC. $350 IA Tronox LLC $350 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Southwest Processors Exchange 1 insp. Tonopah, AZ Amphenol Aerospace Operations 1 insp. Sidney, NY Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana 1 insp. Princeton, IN Vinylmax LLC 1 insp. Hamilton, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN
5 inspections $54,300
Sigan America, LLC
Ottawa, IL
6 inspections $54,300
Corsicana Bedding, INC.
Middletown, NY
2 inspections $54,300
Spartech LLC
Ossipee, NH
5 inspections $54,304
La Michoacana
Modesto, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Fabri-Kal Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Fabri-Kal Corporation against Lewis Brothers Bakeries Incorporated of Tennessee, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Fabri-Kal Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Fabri-Kal Corporation also carries $53,944 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 Fabri-Kal Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Fabri-Kal Corporation's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Fabri-Kal Corporation have? ▼
Fabri-Kal Corporation has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $350.
How many OSHA inspections has Fabri-Kal Corporation had? ▼
Fabri-Kal Corporation has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2024-04-12 and the most recent on 2024-04-12. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fabri-Kal Corporation? ▼
Fabri-Kal Corporation has been assessed $350 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $700 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $53,944 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Has Fabri-Kal Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Fabri-Kal Corporation, resulting in $53,944 in back wages owed to 665 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Fabri-Kal Corporation operate in? ▼
Fabri-Kal Corporation 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.
What should I do if Fabri-Kal Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Fabri-Kal Corporation 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 $53,944 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Fabri-Kal Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fabri-Kal Corporation ranks #95,188 (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 Fabri-Kal Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Fabri-Kal Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $350 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, Spartech LLC in Ossipee, NH is a similar manufacturing employer with $54,304 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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