Manufacturing · Benton Harbor, MI

Freedom Finishing Inc

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $11,930 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers across 1 wage-theft case.

Compiled byPlainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

$0
OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 0
OSHA inspections: $11,930
Back wages owed

Freedom Finishing Inc in Benton Harbor, MI has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 16 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About Freedom Finishing Inc

Freedom Finishing Inc in Benton Harbor, MI has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, HRR Enterprises, INC. in LA Porte, IN has 2 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Freedom Finishing Inc to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $11,930 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$11,930

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$795

Avg Back Wages per Case

$11,930

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Freedom Finishing Inc owed $11,930 in back wages to 15 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Freedom Finishing Inc compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Freedom Finishing Inc	Industry Avg
Inspections	0	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has Freedom Finishing Inc been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Freedom Finishing Inc, resulting in $11,930 in back wages owed to 15 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Freedom Finishing Inc operate in? ▼

Freedom Finishing Inc operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325510). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

What should I do if Freedom Finishing Inc owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Freedom Finishing Inc owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $11,930 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

How does Freedom Finishing Inc's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Freedom Finishing Inc's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, HRR Enterprises, INC. in LA Porte, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,930 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.