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Genesee Packaging, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Genesee Packaging, INC. ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 2 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$750
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers

Genesee Packaging, INC. in Flint, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $750. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $25,950 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Genesee Packaging, INC. once. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #89,674 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $25,950 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. For comparison, Edro Engineering, INC. in Walnut, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $26,712 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#89,674
of 99,447 penalized employers
$25,950
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $26K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($13K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Genesee Packaging, INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Genesee Packaging, INC. runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$750 Top 10% most affordable more affordable than 90% 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 Genesee Packaging, INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.104.79.414.218.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSTEELFAB, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3DISCOVER GRANITE & M…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 18GDS INTERNATIONAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0GRANITE PALACE TOPS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9FREEDOM SMOKE USA, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3LORTON STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MCSWAIN METAL FABRIC…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4HASA, INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0MINDA SUPPLY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1AMERICAN STRUCTURES,…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5SEAWARD SERVICES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1EURO MARBLE & GRANITE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4READY SEAFOOD COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FUTURE HOME TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1STONE CASTLE RECYCLING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0DERKSEN PORTABLE BUI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2BUFFALO WELDING INC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5IRON CROSS AUTOMOTIVE, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0Genesee Packaging, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2
Genesee Packaging, INC. has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 2 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.

Genesee Packaging, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Genesee Packaging, INC. ranks #33,087 at $750 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Genesee Packaging, INC. at rank #1,270 of 4,429 employers ($25,950 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $750 OSHA penalties plus $25,950 WHD back wages (97.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Genesee Packaging, INC. Compares

Genesee Packaging, INC.'s 2.00 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 below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2021-05-05

Last Inspection

2021-05-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$1,500

Current Penalty Amount

$750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,700

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $750 from the initial assessment of $1,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$25,950
Employees Affected
13
WHD Violations
14
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,996
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$12,975

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Genesee Packaging, INC. owed $25,950 in back wages to 13 employees across 2 cases and 14 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 Genesee Packaging, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Genesee Packaging, INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Genesee Packaging, INC., both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($750 here).

Crane Valve North America $750 TX Metal Products Company $750 OR Selmet INC $750 OR Toney Lumber CO., INC. $750 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

Steelfab, INC. 1 insp. Roanoke, AL Discover Granite & Marble 1 insp. Manassas, VA GDS International, LLC 1 insp. Houston, TX Granite Palace Tops 1 insp. Toledo, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

TFH Publications, INC.
Jamesburg, NJ
4 inspections $26,701
Dura-Cast, INC.
Enterprise, AL
6 inspections $26,703
B&A Apparel Works
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Showplace Wood Products, INC.
Harrisburg, SD
3 inspections $26,711
Edro Engineering, INC.
Walnut, CA
2 inspections $26,712

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What to do with this record

Use Genesee Packaging, INC.'s enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Genesee Packaging, INC. against TFH Publications, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Genesee Packaging, INC.'s inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Genesee Packaging, INC. also carries $25,950 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Genesee Packaging, INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Genesee Packaging, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 2 violations across 1 inspections, including 2 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 Genesee Packaging, INC. have? ▼
Genesee Packaging, INC. has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $750.
How many OSHA inspections has Genesee Packaging, INC. had? ▼
Genesee Packaging, INC. has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-05-05 and the most recent on 2021-05-05. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Genesee Packaging, INC.? ▼
Genesee Packaging, INC. has been assessed $750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,500 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $25,950 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Genesee Packaging, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Genesee Packaging, INC. has 2 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.
Has Genesee Packaging, INC. been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Genesee Packaging, INC., resulting in $25,950 in back wages owed to 13 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Genesee Packaging, INC. operate in? ▼
Genesee Packaging, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Genesee Packaging, INC. owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Genesee Packaging, 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 $25,950 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
Where does Genesee Packaging, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Genesee Packaging, INC. ranks #89,674 (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 Genesee Packaging, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Genesee Packaging, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $750 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Edro Engineering, INC. in Walnut, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,712 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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