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Frankenmuth Brewing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Frankenmuth Brewing Company ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$3,900
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Frankenmuth Brewing Company in Frankenmuth, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Frankenmuth Brewing Company 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,231 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Ibarra Group LLC in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,900 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#62,231
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Frankenmuth Brewing Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Frankenmuth Brewing Company runs well below peers (0.25x 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

$3,900 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Frankenmuth Brewing Company.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.049.51520.526OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREENWOOD, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TIMBER CREEK RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FRY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11INNOVATIVE METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25COMMONWEALTH ALUMINU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24DEFIANCE METAL PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TIDEWATER BARGE LINE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5FAIRFIELD GOURMET FO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CONTE'S PASTA CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CONVAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17PLASTECH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BSH HOME APPLIANCES LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20G & M METAL & PARTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17ENVIRO-SAFE REFRIGER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13THE ELI'S CHEESECAKE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ST. CROIX CASTINGS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RUST-OLEUM CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9CORNING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CASTING DESIGNS, INC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RAINAID, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Frankenmuth Brewing …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Frankenmuth Brewing Company has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Frankenmuth Brewing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Frankenmuth Brewing Company ranks #25,330 at $3,900 current penalty.

How Frankenmuth Brewing Company Compares

Frankenmuth Brewing Company's 4.67 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 (0.25x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-07-01

Last Inspection

2021-07-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $1,300 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,800

Current Penalty Amount

$3,900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,900 from the initial assessment of $7,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Frankenmuth Brewing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Frankenmuth Brewing Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $3,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,300 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Frankenmuth Brewing Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,900 here).

Pilgrim Screw Corporation $3,900 AZ O'keefe Incorporated $3,900 WI All Tools Company $3,900 OK Omega Metals $3,900 GA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Greenwood, INC. 3 insp. Danville, IL Timber Creek Resources LLC 3 insp. Antigo, WI FRY Foods, INC. 3 insp. Tiffin, OH Innovative Metals Company, INC. 3 insp. Norcross, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cornfields, INC.
Waukegan, IL
2 inspections $3,900
Dogtown Truss & Components
Las Vegas, NV
3 inspections $3,900
Ibarra Group LLC
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $3,900
Midwest Steel Industries, INC.
Belgrade, MT
2 inspections $3,900
Pinworx Bowling International, LLC
Dundee, FL
2 inspections $3,900

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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 Frankenmuth Brewing Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Frankenmuth Brewing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Frankenmuth Brewing Company have? ▼
Frankenmuth Brewing Company has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Frankenmuth Brewing Company had? ▼
Frankenmuth Brewing Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-07-01 and the most recent on 2021-07-15. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Frankenmuth Brewing Company? ▼
Frankenmuth Brewing Company has been assessed $3,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Frankenmuth Brewing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Frankenmuth Brewing Company has 12 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 Frankenmuth Brewing Company operate in? ▼
Frankenmuth Brewing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Frankenmuth Brewing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Frankenmuth Brewing Company ranks #62,231 (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 Frankenmuth Brewing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Frankenmuth Brewing Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,900 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, Ibarra Group LLC in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,900 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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