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Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC ranks #8,279 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty67% serious
$35,683
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#8,279
of 99,447 penalized employers

Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC in Manitowoc, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $35,683. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.2 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #8,279 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% 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 runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Akron Special Machinery, INC. in Akron, OH is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $35,700 in current penalties.

1.2
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#8,279
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 73/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (1.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC runs well above peers (2.3x 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

$35,683 Bottom 8% least affordable more affordable than 8% 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%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.03.517.33144.858.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORLE BUILDING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ELECTRIC CABLE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22TREND OFFSET PRINTIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PREMIER PAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26SODECIA CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29W.R. MEADOWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PERRY FIBERGLASS PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34MOUNTAIN STATES STEE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56AL-REC LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GEORGE LAY SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RESTECH PLASTIC MOLD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20ENGINEERED MOBILE SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE TUBE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PSP INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37D-S PIPE & STEEL SUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49PERRYMAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18EXOTIC METALS FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14CASCADE WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Federal-Mogul Piston…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC has 5 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.

Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC sits at penalty rank #4,151 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($35,683 assessed).

How Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC Compares

Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC's 1.20 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 above peers (2.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2021-06-23

Last Inspection

2023-12-18

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,137

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.2 violations per visit. That's $7,137 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$55,676

Current Penalty Amount

$35,683

Penalty Reduction

35.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,993 from the initial assessment of $55,676. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $35,683 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,137 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($35,683 here).

Riceland Foods, INC. $35,681 AR East Baking CO $35,692 NY Akron Special Machinery, INC. $35,700 OH Twincraft INC. $35,665 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corle Building Systems, INC. 5 insp. Imler, PA Electric Cable Compounds, INC. 5 insp. Naugatuck, CT Trend Offset Printing Services, INC. 5 insp. Jacksonville, FL Premier Pan Company, INC. 5 insp. Crescent, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Riceland Foods, INC.
Stuttgart, AR
4 inspections $35,681
East Baking CO
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $35,692
Akron Special Machinery, INC.
Akron, OH
2 inspections $35,700
Composiflex
Erie, PA
0 inspections $0
Twincraft INC.
Essex Junction, VT
3 inspections $35,665

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What to do with this record

Use Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 5 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 Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC have? ▼
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $35,683.
How many OSHA inspections has Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC had? ▼
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-06-23 and the most recent on 2023-12-18. This averages 1.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC? ▼
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC has been assessed $35,683 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,676 (a 35.9% reduction).
Does Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC 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.
What industry does Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC operate in? ▼
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC ranks #8,279 (the top 10% 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 Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Federal-Mogul Piston Rings, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $35,683 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.3x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Akron Special Machinery, INC. in Akron, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $35,700 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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