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Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC ranks #7,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty38% serious
$37,550
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#7,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC in Royal Oak, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $37,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC 3 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 24 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,676 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Sanchez Paving in Markham, IL is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
37.5%
of violations were serious
#7,676
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$37,550 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 Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.910.01622.128.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARRAY TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JAG ALASKA INCORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BARNES INTERNATIONAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26PLASTICS ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21THE BAMA COMPANIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13LORD CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10IMPERIAL ALUMINUM, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24INNOVATIVE HEARTH PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15THE HIGGINS GROUP CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CANNON INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RESER'S FINE FOODS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27INDIAN HEAD INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10VIKING LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20HUHTAMAKI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPOETZL BREWERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12OZARK EMPIRE DISTRIB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BARNHARDT MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SPRING VALLEY MILLWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JOHN BOYD ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14SIMMONS CUSTOM GRANI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17Flex N Gate Royal Oa…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC sits at penalty rank #3,858 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($37,550 assessed).

How Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC Compares

Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC's 8.00 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 above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-09-21

Last Inspection

2024-04-11

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$12,517

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 13 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $12,517 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

37.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.2% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

58.3% 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

$42,700

Current Penalty Amount

$37,550

Penalty Reduction

12.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,150 from the initial assessment of $42,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $37,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $12,517 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($37,550 here).

Doyle Equipment Manufacturing CO. $37,560 IL Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD $37,540 OH Metro Steel & Pipe Supply, INC. $37,563 FL Westland Technologies, INC. $37,565 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Array Technologies 3 insp. Albuquerque, NM Jag Alaska Incorporated 3 insp. Seward, AK Barnes International, LLC 3 insp. Rockford, IL Plastics Engineering Company 3 insp. Sheboygan, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sanchez Paving
Markham, IL
0 inspections $0
Doyle Equipment Manufacturing CO.
Quincy, IL
2 inspections $37,560
Ohio Farms Packing Company LTD
Creston, OH
3 inspections $37,540
Metro Steel & Pipe Supply, INC.
Tavares, FL
4 inspections $37,563
Westland Technologies, INC.
Modesto, CA
6 inspections $37,565

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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 Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC have? ▼
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $37,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC had? ▼
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-09-21 and the most recent on 2024-04-11. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC? ▼
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC has been assessed $37,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $42,700 (a 12.1% reduction).
Does Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC has 9 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC operate in? ▼
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC ranks #7,676 (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 Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Flex N Gate Royal Oak LLC's total OSHA penalty of $37,550 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sanchez Paving in Markham, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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