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Manufacturing · Roseville, MI

Howard Finishing LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howard Finishing LLC ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 8 inspections.

Lower half by penalty44% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howard Finishing LLC in Roseville, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howard Finishing LLC 8 times over 5 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 3.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Earth Stone Products of Illinois, INC. in Schiller Park, IL is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

3.1
violations per inspection
44.0%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 45/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (3.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Howard Finishing LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howard Finishing LLC 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

$5,400 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Howard Finishing LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24NTN-BOWER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DUNKIRK SPECIALTY ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29THE PRAXIS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31OSI INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15ADVEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39MCWILLIAMS FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24UNITED STATES STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11FOX LUMBER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10TAYLOR FARMS RETAIL,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16JOHN DEERE DAVENPORT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7MAYVILLE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21BERKSHIRE INVESTMENT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25VERLA INTERNATIONAL,…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 44Howard Finishing LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25
Howard Finishing LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Howard Finishing LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Howard Finishing LLC is the #22,317 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,400).

How Howard Finishing LLC Compares

Howard Finishing LLC's 3.13 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

8

First Inspection

2011-05-16

Last Inspection

2016-05-24

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$675

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 5 years, averaging 3.1 violations per visit. That's $675 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

44.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

56.0% 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

$11,550

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

53.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,150 from the initial assessment of $11,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Howard Finishing LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $5,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $675 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howard Finishing LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Nutrius LLC $5,400 CA Structural Insulated Panels Texas $5,400 TX Joy Mining $5,400 PA Wahoo Concrete Products $5,400 NE

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Primex Plastics Corporation 8 insp. Mesquite, NV Wellmade Industries MFR. N.a LLC 8 insp. Cartersville, GA Juniper Elbow CO. INC. 8 insp. Middle Village, NY WKW Erbsloeh North America, INC. 8 insp. Pell City, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Structural Insulated Panels Texas
Kerrville, TX
2 inspections $5,400
Joy Mining
Reno, PA
2 inspections $5,400
Uniforce Plastics, LLC
Conway, AR
2 inspections $5,400
Absorption CORP
Ferndale, WA
4 inspections $5,400
Earth Stone Products of Illinois, INC.
Schiller Park, IL
3 inspections $5,400

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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 Howard Finishing LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howard Finishing LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 8 inspections, including 11 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 Howard Finishing LLC have? ▼
Howard Finishing LLC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Howard Finishing LLC had? ▼
Howard Finishing LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-05-16 and the most recent on 2016-05-24. This averages 3.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howard Finishing LLC? ▼
Howard Finishing LLC has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,550 (a 53.2% reduction).
Does Howard Finishing LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howard Finishing LLC has 11 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 Howard Finishing LLC operate in? ▼
Howard Finishing LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Howard Finishing LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howard Finishing LLC ranks #53,234 (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 Howard Finishing LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howard Finishing LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Earth Stone Products of Illinois, INC. in Schiller Park, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,400 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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