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Groeb Farms INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Groeb Farms INC ranks #53,001 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty31% serious
$5,415
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Groeb Farms INC in Onsted, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,415. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Groeb Farms INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 26 violations, averaging 13.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,001 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 (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Hunter Engineering in Bridgeton, MO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

13.0
violations per inspection
30.8%
of violations were serious
#53,001
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (13.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Groeb Farms INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Groeb Farms INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,415 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Groeb Farms INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.216.632.047.462.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIXTUREONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 56WOLF POWDER COATING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12G. D. ROBERTS & CO.,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26REISS MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53SACRED GARDEN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19WODIN INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29PERDUE FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5NI ILLINOIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DEVAULT FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SEYMOUR-SHERIDAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PERMEATE REFINING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7THE PLATT BROTHERS A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4HY-POINT DAIRY FARMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OAKLAND PALLET COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MATEC INSTRUMENT COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SYNDAVERX, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE SPOON GROUP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ARENS CONTROLS COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Groeb Farms INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26
Groeb Farms INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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.

Groeb Farms INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Groeb Farms INC sits at penalty rank #22,298 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,415 assessed).

How Groeb Farms INC Compares

Groeb Farms INC's 13.00 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-09-16

Last Inspection

2012-09-28

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

13.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,708

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 13.0 violations per visit. That's $2,708 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

30.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

11.5% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

57.7% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,600

Current Penalty Amount

$5,415

Penalty Reduction

60.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,185 from the initial assessment of $13,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Groeb Farms INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Groeb Farms INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $5,415 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,708 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,415 here).

KMS Fab, LLC $5,415 PA Woodcraft Unlimited, LLC $5,415 CO Power-Pack Conveyor Company $5,415 OH Ramsbottom Printing, INC. $5,416 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Fixtureone 2 insp. Philadelphia, PA Wolf Powder Coating INC 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV G. D. Roberts & CO., INC. 2 insp. Columbus, WI Reiss Manufacturing 2 insp. Englishtown, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

KMS Fab, LLC
Luzerne, PA
3 inspections $5,415
Woodcraft Unlimited, LLC
Denver, CO
2 inspections $5,415
Power-Pack Conveyor Company
Willoughby, OH
2 inspections $5,415
Hunter Engineering
Bridgeton, MO
0 inspections $0
Ramsbottom Printing, INC.
Fall River, MA
2 inspections $5,416

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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 Groeb Farms INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Groeb Farms INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 2 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 Groeb Farms INC have? ▼
Groeb Farms INC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,415.
How many OSHA inspections has Groeb Farms INC had? ▼
Groeb Farms INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-16 and the most recent on 2012-09-28. This averages 13.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Groeb Farms INC? ▼
Groeb Farms INC has been assessed $5,415 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,600 (a 60.2% reduction).
Does Groeb Farms INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Groeb Farms INC has 8 serious violations, and 3 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 Groeb Farms INC operate in? ▼
Groeb Farms INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Groeb Farms INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Groeb Farms INC ranks #53,001 (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 Groeb Farms INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Groeb Farms INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,415 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Hunter Engineering in Bridgeton, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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