Manufacturing · Alpena, MI

Fiber Char CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fiber Char CORP ranks #96,142 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$291
OSHA penalties: 7
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #96,142
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fiber Char CORP in Alpena, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $291. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Fiber Char CORP: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 1.8 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,142 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, D & R INC in South Boston, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $294 in current penalties.

1.8
violations per inspection: 85.7%
of violations were serious: #96,142
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 65/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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Fiber Char CORP

$291
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Fiber Char CORP runs well below peers (0.02x 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

$291 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Fiber Char CORP.

Fiber Char CORP has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Fiber Char CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Fiber Char CORP sits at penalty rank #34,603 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($291 assessed).

How Fiber Char CORP Compares

Fiber Char CORP's 1.75 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).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-08-05

Last Inspection

2012-12-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$73

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.8 violations per visit. That's $73 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

85.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$291

Penalty Reduction

51.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $309 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Fiber Char CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Fiber Char CORP	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	7	8.0
Total Penalty	$291	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$73	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Fiber Char CORP, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($291 here).

Central Sheet Metal Products, INC. $294 IL Southern Flavoring Company, INC. $294 VA D & R INC $294 VA Top Shelf Ventures, LLC DBA Cabinet Cures $295 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Alliance Tubular Products LLC 4 insp. Alliance, OH Stahl Scott Fetzer Company 4 insp. Wooster, OH Nestle USA 4 insp. Danville, VA The Scotts Company, LLC 4 insp. Medway, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Central Sheet Metal Products, INC.

Skokie, IL

3 inspections $294

Southern Flavoring Company, INC.

Top Shelf Ventures, LLC DBA Cabinet Cures

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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 Fiber Char CORP safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Fiber Char CORP's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Fiber Char CORP have? ▼

Fiber Char CORP has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $291.

How many OSHA inspections has Fiber Char CORP had? ▼

Fiber Char CORP has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-05 and the most recent on 2012-12-20. This averages 1.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Fiber Char CORP? ▼

Fiber Char CORP has been assessed $291 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 51.5% reduction).

Does Fiber Char CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Fiber Char CORP has 6 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 Fiber Char CORP operate in? ▼

Fiber Char CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321918). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Fiber Char CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fiber Char CORP ranks #96,142 (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 Fiber Char CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Fiber Char CORP's total OSHA penalty of $291 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, D & R INC in South Boston, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $294 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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