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Manufacturing · Lexington, MI

Gielow Pickles INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gielow Pickles INC ranks #1,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 74 violations across 15 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty55% serious
$131,790
OSHA penalties
74
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#1,125
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gielow Pickles INC in Lexington, MI has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 74 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $131,790. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 169 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.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gielow Pickles INC 15 times over 13 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 74 violations, averaging 4.9 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,125 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 41 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 far above peers (5.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $19,341 in back wages owed to 169 affected workers. For comparison, Place Vendome Holding CO., INC. in Swainsboro, GA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $151,290 in current penalties.

4.9
violations per inspection
55.4%
of violations were serious
#1,125
of 99,447 penalized employers
$19,341
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 74 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (4.9 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • C Wage & hour compliance: $19K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($19K 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 Gielow Pickles INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gielow Pickles INC runs far above peers (8.4x 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

$131,790 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($131,790) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $131,790 $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 Gielow Pickles INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.10.232.16495.9127.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedART HORIZONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 39GLACIER FISH COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6ULTIUM CELLS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 64CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 38THE HC COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 20TYSON FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 40DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 35OVERHILL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 75GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9CREEKSTONE FARMS PRE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 34DAIKIN APPLIED AMERI…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24CASE FARMS PROCESSIN…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 122CHAMPION COOLER CORP…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25EASTERN SHIPBUILDING…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 30FLEET READINESS CENT…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 42TREX COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 24HEARTHSIDE FOOD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 30DAKOTA CREEK INDUSTR…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 17PACIFIC COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 9Gielow Pickles INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 74
Gielow Pickles INC has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 74 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.

Gielow Pickles INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Gielow Pickles INC is the #624 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($131,790). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Gielow Pickles INC ranks #1,590 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($19,341).

Combined federal exposure here: $131,790 OSHA penalties plus $19,341 WHD back wages (12.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Gielow Pickles INC Compares

Gielow Pickles INC's 4.93 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 far above peers (8.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2012-07-02

Last Inspection

2025-12-03

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,786

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 15 inspections over 13 years, averaging 4.9 violations per visit. That's $8,786 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

41

Serious

55.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

12

Repeat

16.2% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

28.4% 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

$274,950

Current Penalty Amount

$131,790

Penalty Reduction

52.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$151,131

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $143,160 from the initial assessment of $274,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$19,341
Employees Affected
169
WHD Violations
169
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$114
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$19,341

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Gielow Pickles INC owed $19,341 in back wages to 169 employees across 1 case and 169 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 Gielow Pickles INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gielow Pickles INC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.6
Violations 74 8.0
Total Penalty $131,790 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,786 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($131,790 here).

Wellborn Cabinet, INC. $131,666 AL Nation Pizza Products, LLC $131,970 IL Seaboard Triumph Foods $132,017 IA Oldcastle Apg South INC. $132,037 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Art Horizons, INC. 15 insp. Batesville, MS Glacier Fish Company LLC 15 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK Smithfield Foods 15 insp. Crete, NE Ultium Cells LLC 15 insp. Warren, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Atlas Tube
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $7,000
Silver Bay Seafoods LLC
Sitka, AK
4 inspections $150,994
Place Vendome Holding CO., INC.
Swainsboro, GA
4 inspections $151,290
American Recycling & Manufacturing Company, INC.
Rochester, NY
2 inspections $151,300
Rust-Oleum Corporation
Clarkston, GA
2 inspections $150,800

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What to do with this record

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  • Gielow Pickles INC also carries $19,341 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 Gielow Pickles INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gielow Pickles INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 74 violations across 15 inspections, including 41 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 Gielow Pickles INC have? ▼
Gielow Pickles INC has 74 OSHA violations on record, including 41 serious, 0 willful, and 12 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $131,790.
How many OSHA inspections has Gielow Pickles INC had? ▼
Gielow Pickles INC has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-07-02 and the most recent on 2025-12-03. This averages 4.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gielow Pickles INC? ▼
Gielow Pickles INC has been assessed $131,790 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $274,950 (a 52.1% reduction). Additionally, $19,341 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Gielow Pickles INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gielow Pickles INC has 41 serious violations, and 12 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.
Has Gielow Pickles INC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Gielow Pickles INC, resulting in $19,341 in back wages owed to 169 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Gielow Pickles INC operate in? ▼
Gielow Pickles INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311421). 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 Gielow Pickles INC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Gielow Pickles 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 $19,341 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Gielow Pickles INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gielow Pickles INC ranks #1,125 (the top 1% 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 Gielow Pickles INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gielow Pickles INC's total OSHA penalty of $131,790 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.4x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Place Vendome Holding CO., INC. in Swainsboro, GA is a similar manufacturing employer with $151,290 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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