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Harvard Chemical, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Harvard Chemical, LLC ranks #23,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty20% serious
$15,658
OSHA penalties
5
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#23,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

Harvard Chemical, LLC in Atlanta, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,658. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Harvard Chemical, LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #23,026 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Total Pelleting Solutions LLC in Aurora, MO is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $15,659 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection
20.0%
of violations were serious
#23,026
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Harvard Chemical, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Harvard Chemical, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x 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

$15,658 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Harvard Chemical, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ST. ARMANDS BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Harvard Chemical, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5
Harvard Chemical, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 5 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.

Harvard Chemical, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Harvard Chemical, LLC ranks #10,938 at $15,658 current penalty.

How Harvard Chemical, LLC Compares

Harvard Chemical, LLC's 2.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-08-20

Last Inspection

2020-06-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,829

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $7,829 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

20.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

80.0% 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

$25,418

Current Penalty Amount

$15,658

Penalty Reduction

38.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,760 from the initial assessment of $25,418. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Harvard Chemical, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 5 8.0
Total Penalty $15,658 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,829 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Harvard Chemical, LLC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,658 here).

Total Pelleting Solutions LLC $15,659 MO Superior Machining & Fabrication, INC. $15,660 TX Pegasus Manufacturing INC. $15,660 CT Ara Food Corporation $15,656 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Total Pelleting Solutions LLC
Aurora, MO
4 inspections $15,659
Superior Machining & Fabrication, INC.
Muenster, TX
2 inspections $15,660
Pegasus Manufacturing INC.
Middletown, CT
4 inspections $15,660
Ara Food Corporation
Miami, FL
3 inspections $15,656
Worldwide Machinery LTD
Channelview, TX
2 inspections $15,663

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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 Harvard Chemical, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Harvard Chemical, LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Harvard Chemical, LLC have? ▼
Harvard Chemical, LLC has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,658.
How many OSHA inspections has Harvard Chemical, LLC had? ▼
Harvard Chemical, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-08-20 and the most recent on 2020-06-29. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Harvard Chemical, LLC? ▼
Harvard Chemical, LLC has been assessed $15,658 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,418 (a 38.4% reduction).
Does Harvard Chemical, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Harvard Chemical, LLC has 1 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.
What industry does Harvard Chemical, LLC operate in? ▼
Harvard Chemical, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325998). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Harvard Chemical, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Harvard Chemical, LLC ranks #23,026 (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 Harvard Chemical, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Harvard Chemical, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $15,658 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, Total Pelleting Solutions LLC in Aurora, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $15,659 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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