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Manufacturing · Brighton, MI

Liquid MFG LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Liquid MFG LLC ranks #1,897 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 57 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$96,080
OSHA penalties
57
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#1,897
of 99,447 penalized employers

Liquid MFG LLC in Brighton, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 57 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $96,080. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Liquid MFG LLC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections turned up 57 violations, averaging 14.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,897 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 36 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Genpak, LLC in Middletown, NY is another manufacturing employer with 10 OSHA inspections on record and $81,085 in current penalties.

14.3
violations per inspection
63.2%
of violations were serious
#1,897
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 57 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (14.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Liquid MFG LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Liquid MFG LLC runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$96,080 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($96,080) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $96,080 $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 Liquid MFG LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0014.929.944.859.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGREAT LAKES POLYMER …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11OMEGA PROTEIN, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 50MOORE CHROME PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 31ASSOCIATED MILK PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17MONOGRAM SNACKS MART…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14ANTHONY OAK FLOORING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22PRIORITY PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32NORTHEAST PELLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16ACORN MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23VITRO ARCHITECTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PLASTIC RECYCLING TE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PHOTOFABRICATION ENG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9LELAND-POWELL FASTEN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32DREDGE CENTRAL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4JOVAL MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4WILLIAMS FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14PETERSEN INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6EASTMAN CHEMICAL RES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3D-J ENGINEERING, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1Liquid MFG LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 57
Liquid MFG LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 57 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.

Liquid MFG LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Liquid MFG LLC sits at penalty rank #1,013 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($96,080 assessed).

How Liquid MFG LLC Compares

Liquid MFG LLC's 14.25 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 far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-10-18

Last Inspection

2012-05-14

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$24,020

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.3 violations per visit. That's $24,020 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

36

Serious

63.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

3.5% of total

19

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$105,300

Current Penalty Amount

$96,080

Penalty Reduction

8.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,220 from the initial assessment of $105,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Liquid MFG LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 57 8.0
Total Penalty $96,080 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $24,020 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($96,080 here).

Dyna-Mix, INC. $96,064 TX The Pallet Place, LLC $96,048 TX Veridiam INC. $96,030 CA Acero Junction, INC. $96,289 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Great Lakes Polymer Technologies LLC 4 insp. Kingman, KS Omega Protein, INC. 4 insp. Moss Point, MS Moore Chrome Products Company 4 insp. Sylvania, OH Associated Milk Producers, INC. 4 insp. Portage, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dyna-Mix, INC.
Tyler, TX
4 inspections $96,064
The Pallet Place, LLC
Van, TX
5 inspections $96,048
Veridiam INC.
El Cajon, CA
4 inspections $96,030
Sealed Air Diversey Care
Sturtevant, WI
0 inspections $0
Genpak, LLC
Middletown, NY
10 inspections $81,085

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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 Liquid MFG LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Liquid MFG LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 57 violations across 4 inspections, including 36 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 Liquid MFG LLC have? ▼
Liquid MFG LLC has 57 OSHA violations on record, including 36 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $96,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Liquid MFG LLC had? ▼
Liquid MFG LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-18 and the most recent on 2012-05-14. This averages 14.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Liquid MFG LLC? ▼
Liquid MFG LLC has been assessed $96,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $105,300 (a 8.8% reduction).
Does Liquid MFG LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Liquid MFG LLC has 36 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 Liquid MFG LLC operate in? ▼
Liquid MFG LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 312140). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Liquid MFG LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Liquid MFG LLC ranks #1,897 (the top 5% 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 Liquid MFG LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Liquid MFG LLC's total OSHA penalty of $96,080 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Genpak, LLC in Middletown, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $81,085 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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