Manufacturing · Charlotte, MI

Linn Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Linn Products INC ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 12 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty70% serious
$16,500
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
12
OSHA inspections
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Linn Products INC in Charlotte, MI has been the subject of 12 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Linn Products INC 12 times over 11 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 (4.6x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Dienamic Tool & Die INC in Milan, TN is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $16,500 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#21,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 78/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 12 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Linn Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Linn Products INC 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

$16,500 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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 Linn Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both11.912.01212.012.1028.957.786.6115.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedC.K.S. PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 4AMICK FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 4JOHN B. SANFILIPPO &…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 12TLD ACE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 46OLIN CORPORATION - W…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 25OKEELANTA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 21WEABER, INC., OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 35EVRAZ ROCKY MOUNTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 31NASOYA FOODS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 29THE DOE RUN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 1ERIE STRAYER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 50TYSON FRESH MEATS, I…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 9HANNA STEEL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 30SWAN PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 18SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 25WEST LIBERTY FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 10SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 16ANCHOR GLASS CONTAIN…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 8AGCO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 17CRAFT MACHINE WORKS,…, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 110Linn Products INC, OSHA inspections: 12 · Violations cited: 10
Linn Products INC has 12 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Linn Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Linn Products INC ranks #10,348 at $16,500 current penalty.

How Linn Products INC Compares

Linn Products INC's 0.83 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

12

First Inspection

2010-03-04

Last Inspection

2021-08-12

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,375

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 12 inspections over 11 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $1,375 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

20.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

10.0% 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

$31,650

Current Penalty Amount

$16,500

Penalty Reduction

47.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,150 from the initial assessment of $31,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Linn Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 12 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $16,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,375 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,500 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (12 inspections here).

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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 Linn Products INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Linn Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 12 inspections, including 7 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 Linn Products INC have?
Linn Products INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Linn Products INC had?
Linn Products INC has had 12 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-03-04 and the most recent on 2021-08-12. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Linn Products INC?
Linn Products INC has been assessed $16,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,650 (a 47.9% reduction).
Does Linn Products INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Linn Products INC has 7 serious violations, and 2 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 Linn Products INC operate in?
Linn Products INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331315). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Linn Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Linn Products INC ranks #21,762 (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 Linn Products INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Linn Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $16,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 12 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dienamic Tool & Die INC in Milan, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,500 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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