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Machine Tech Services, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Machine Tech Services, LLC ranks #74,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$2,167
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Machine Tech Services, LLC in Broussard, LA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,167. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Machine Tech Services, LLC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,937 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half 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, Kamper Fabrication, INC. in Ripon, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,165 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#74,937
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Machine Tech Services, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Machine Tech Services, LLC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,167 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Machine Tech Services, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0015.530.946.461.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SENSIENT FLAVORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN WIRE & CABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50AIRSTREAM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIFEWAY WISCONSIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WMT HOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOHN KUHNI SONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMBERMEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATURE SOY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEVENT INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KITCHENMAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59AKRON SPECIAL MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JEFCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOWLINE DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PALMETTO STATE ARMOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONNER COLORADO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Machine Tech Service…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Machine Tech Services, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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.

Machine Tech Services, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Machine Tech Services, LLC is the #29,269 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,167).

How Machine Tech Services, LLC Compares

Machine Tech Services, LLC's 0.50 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 runs well below peers (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-12-22

Last Inspection

2014-08-04

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,084

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $1,084 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$2,167

Current Penalty Amount

$2,167

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Machine Tech Services, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Machine Tech Services, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $2,167 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,084 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Machine Tech Services, LLC, both outside LA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,167 here).

Basin Marine, INC. $2,168 CA Hoover Treated Wood Products, INC. $2,165 CA Kamper Fabrication, INC. $2,165 CA Barnettes Engines $2,164 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. San Jose, CA Sensient Flavors INC. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Formosa Plastics Corporation,U.S.a. 2 insp. Delaware City, DE American Wire & Cable Company 2 insp. Olmsted Falls, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Basin Marine, INC.
Newport Beach, CA
3 inspections $2,168
Mainstream Heating and Cooling
Clarksville, TN
0 inspections $0
Qualtek Manufacturing
Colorado Springs, CO
1 inspections $0
Hoover Treated Wood Products, INC.
Bakersfield, CA
2 inspections $2,165
Kamper Fabrication, INC.
Ripon, CA
2 inspections $2,165

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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 Machine Tech Services, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Machine Tech Services, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 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 Machine Tech Services, LLC have? ▼
Machine Tech Services, LLC has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,167.
How many OSHA inspections has Machine Tech Services, LLC had? ▼
Machine Tech Services, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-22 and the most recent on 2014-08-04. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Machine Tech Services, LLC? ▼
Machine Tech Services, LLC has been assessed $2,167 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Machine Tech Services, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Machine Tech Services, 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 Machine Tech Services, LLC operate in? ▼
Machine Tech Services, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Machine Tech Services, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Machine Tech Services, LLC ranks #74,937 (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 Machine Tech Services, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Machine Tech Services, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $2,167 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, Kamper Fabrication, INC. in Ripon, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,165 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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