Manufacturing · Biscoe, NC

Grede II LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Grede II LLC ranks #10,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 37 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty68% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$30,100
OSHA penalties: 37
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #10,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Grede II LLC in Biscoe, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 37 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Grede II LLC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 37 violations, averaging 12.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,463 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, Joe N. Miles & Sons, INC. in Silver Creek, MS is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,100 in current penalties.

12.3
violations per inspection: 67.6%
of violations were serious: #10,463
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 37 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (12.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Grede II LLC

$30,100
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Grede II LLC runs moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$30,100 Bottom 11% least affordable more affordable than 11% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Grede II LLC.

Grede II LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 37 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.

Grede II LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Grede II LLC sits at penalty rank #5,208 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($30,100 assessed).

How Grede II LLC Compares

Grede II LLC's 12.33 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 moderately above peers (1.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-04-18

Last Inspection

2015-07-15

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,033

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.3 violations per visit. That's $10,033 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

67.6% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.7% of total

Other-Than-Serious

29.7% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$49,780

Current Penalty Amount

$30,100

Penalty Reduction

39.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,680 from the initial assessment of $49,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Grede II LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Grede II LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	37	8.0
Total Penalty	$30,100	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,033	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Grede II LLC, both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,100 here).

Joe N. Miles & Sons, INC. $30,100 MS Tool Systems, INC. $30,102 GA Schult Industries $30,103 MO Imt Precision, INC. $30,105 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Pukall Lumber Company, INC. 3 insp. Arbor Vitae, WI Wilbert, INC. 3 insp. Bellevue, OH H.B. Fuller Company 3 insp. Frankfort, IL Ajm Packaging Corporation 3 insp. El Cajon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Joe N. Miles & Sons, INC.

Silver Creek, MS

2 inspections $30,100

Tool Systems, INC.

Stone Mountain, GA

2 inspections $30,102

Schult Industries

Blue Springs, MO

2 inspections $30,103

Gulf Copper Drydock & Rig Repair

2 inspections $30,105

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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 Grede II LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Grede II LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 37 violations across 3 inspections, including 25 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 Grede II LLC have? ▼

Grede II LLC has 37 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,100.

How many OSHA inspections has Grede II LLC had? ▼

Grede II LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-18 and the most recent on 2015-07-15. This averages 12.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Grede II LLC? ▼

Grede II LLC has been assessed $30,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $49,780 (a 39.5% reduction).

Does Grede II LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Grede II LLC has 25 serious violations, and 1 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.

What industry does Grede II LLC operate in? ▼

Grede II LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331511). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Grede II LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Grede II LLC ranks #10,463 (the top quarter 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 Grede II LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Grede II LLC's total OSHA penalty of $30,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Joe N. Miles & Sons, INC. in Silver Creek, MS is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,100 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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