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Granite Palace Tops

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Granite Palace Tops ranks #68,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 1 inspections.

Lower half by penalty89% serious
$2,988
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
#68,556
of 99,447 penalized employers

Granite Palace Tops in Toledo, OH has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,988. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $3,329 in back wages owed to 12 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 Granite Palace Tops once. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,556 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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 $3,329 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. For comparison, Mobility Resource Associates INC in Madison Heights, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,320 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#68,556
of 99,447 penalized employers
$3,329
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • B Wage & hour compliance: $3K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($3K 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 Granite Palace Tops compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Granite Palace Tops runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$2,988 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Granite Palace Tops.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both0.91.011.01.102.44.77.19.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACTIV, LLC, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1IOWA STEEL MASTERS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2GENESEE PACKAGING, I…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2ACERO PRECISION, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CARRY-ON TRAILER, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3TROPICAL CHEESE INDU…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0M&M MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2FOX RIVER MILLS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3SKY FACTORY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 4STONE SURFACES, INC., OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 6KING GRAPHICS, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 5STRONG STRUCTURAL ST…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 3CONSOLIDATED PACKAGI…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0LOCKHEED MARTIN, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1CAKE WORLD BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0EUROPEAN ORNAMENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CUTTING EDGE WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 2THE SHOCKEY PRECAST …, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0CJ'S SEAFOOD, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 0STERLING TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 1Granite Palace Tops, OSHA inspections: 1 · Violations cited: 9
Granite Palace Tops has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 9 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.

Granite Palace Tops in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Granite Palace Tops is the #27,388 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,988). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Granite Palace Tops ranks #3,472 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($3,329).

Combined federal exposure here: $2,988 OSHA penalties plus $3,329 WHD back wages (52.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Granite Palace Tops Compares

Granite Palace Tops's 9.00 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 (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-05-08

Last Inspection

2017-05-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,988

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $2,988 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$8,692

Current Penalty Amount

$2,988

Penalty Reduction

65.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,317

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,704 from the initial assessment of $8,692. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$3,329
Employees Affected
12
WHD Violations
13
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$277
Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average
$3,329

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Granite Palace Tops owed $3,329 in back wages to 12 employees across 1 case and 13 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 Granite Palace Tops compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Granite Palace Tops Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $2,988 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,988 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Granite Palace Tops, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,988 here).

Blue Mountain Woodworking, INC. $2,988 PA Bayern Brewing, INC. $2,989 MT Meta Fab INC $2,990 OR Mexico Heating CO., INC. $2,986 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pactiv, LLC 1 insp. Corsicana, TX Iowa Steel Masters 1 insp. Ackley, IA Genesee Packaging, INC. 1 insp. Flint, MI Acero Precision 1 insp. West Chester, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Panaderia Contreras
Denver, CO
0 inspections $0
Be Aerospace, INC.
Medley, FL
2 inspections $6,319
Demco Manufacturing CO.
Boyden, IA
2 inspections $6,315
Aleris Rolled Products
Uhrichsville, OH
2 inspections $6,315
Mobility Resource Associates INC
Madison Heights, MI
3 inspections $6,320

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What to do with this record

Use Granite Palace Tops's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Granite Palace Tops against Panaderia Contreras, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Granite Palace Tops's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Granite Palace Tops also carries $3,329 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 Granite Palace Tops safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Granite Palace Tops's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 1 inspections, including 8 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 Granite Palace Tops have? ▼
Granite Palace Tops has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,988.
How many OSHA inspections has Granite Palace Tops had? ▼
Granite Palace Tops has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-05-08 and the most recent on 2017-05-08. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Granite Palace Tops? ▼
Granite Palace Tops has been assessed $2,988 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,692 (a 65.6% reduction). Additionally, $3,329 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Granite Palace Tops have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Granite Palace Tops has 8 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 Granite Palace Tops been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Granite Palace Tops, resulting in $3,329 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Granite Palace Tops operate in? ▼
Granite Palace Tops operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327991). 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 Granite Palace Tops owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Granite Palace Tops 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 $3,329 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Granite Palace Tops rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Granite Palace Tops ranks #68,556 (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 Granite Palace Tops's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Granite Palace Tops's total OSHA penalty of $2,988 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, Mobility Resource Associates INC in Madison Heights, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,320 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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