Manufacturing · Midland, VA

F.E.C., INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), F.E.C., INC. ranks #65,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty58% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,385
OSHA penalties: 12
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #65,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

F.E.C., INC. in Midland, VA has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,385. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected F.E.C., INC. 3 times across a longer 8-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,599 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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. For comparison, Sartini Woodworking, INC. in Clinton, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,388 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection: 58.3%
of violations were serious: #65,599
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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F.E.C., INC.

$3,385
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows F.E.C., INC. runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,385 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 F.E.C., INC..

F.E.C., INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

F.E.C., INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: F.E.C., INC. is the #26,458 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,385).

How F.E.C., INC. Compares

F.E.C., INC.'s 4.00 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 (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-09-03

Last Inspection

2022-03-22

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,128

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 8 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,128 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

58.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

41.7% 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

$3,385

Current Penalty Amount

$3,385

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How F.E.C., INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	F.E.C., INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	12	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,385	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,128	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for F.E.C., INC., both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,385 here).

Creative Cabinet Works $3,387 FL Terra Tile Arts INC. $3,388 NV Sartini Woodworking, INC. $3,388 MA New England Electropolishing CO., INC. $3,380 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bridgford Food Processing of Texas LP 3 insp. Dallas, TX Primus Marble INC. 3 insp. Pacoima, CA Sanco, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA R. Lang Company, INC. 3 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

BrightPoint Creative

West Valley City, UT

0 inspections $0

Creative Cabinet Works

Sartini Woodworking, INC.

Clinton, MA

2 inspections $3,388

New England Electropolishing CO., INC.

Fall River, MA

4 inspections $3,380

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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 F.E.C., INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, F.E.C., INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 F.E.C., INC. have? ▼

F.E.C., INC. has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,385.

How many OSHA inspections has F.E.C., INC. had? ▼

F.E.C., INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-03 and the most recent on 2022-03-22. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for F.E.C., INC.? ▼

F.E.C., INC. has been assessed $3,385 in current OSHA penalties.

Does F.E.C., INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. F.E.C., INC. has 7 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.

What industry does F.E.C., INC. operate in? ▼

F.E.C., INC. 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.

Where does F.E.C., INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, F.E.C., INC. ranks #65,599 (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 F.E.C., INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

F.E.C., INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $3,385 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sartini Woodworking, INC. in Clinton, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,388 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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