Manufacturing · Hayward, CA

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MDC Vacuum Products, LLC ranks #27,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty9% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$13,155
OSHA penalties: 11
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #27,467
of 99,447 penalized employers

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC in Hayward, CA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,155. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MDC Vacuum Products, LLC 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,467 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Diversified Industrial Service Company in Liberal, KS is another manufacturing employer with 5 OSHA inspections on record and $13,153 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection: 9.1%
of violations were serious: #27,467
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 51/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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MDC Vacuum Products, LLC

$13,155
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows MDC Vacuum Products, LLC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$13,155 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 MDC Vacuum Products, LLC.

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, MDC Vacuum Products, LLC sits at penalty rank #12,788 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($13,155 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $13,155 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How MDC Vacuum Products, LLC Compares

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC's 5.50 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2011-12-22

Last Inspection

2016-05-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,578

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $6,578 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

9.1% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

90.9% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$30,305

Current Penalty Amount

$13,155

Penalty Reduction

56.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$13,155

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,150 from the initial assessment of $30,305. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How MDC Vacuum Products, LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	MDC Vacuum Products, LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	11	8.0
Total Penalty	$13,155	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,578	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MDC Vacuum Products, LLC, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,155 here).

Lamb Weston $13,155 ID Floor Trend USA, INC $13,154 GA Pioneer Forge $13,157 OH Diversified Industrial Service Company $13,153 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rigidply Rafters, INC. 2 insp. Richland, PA Wood Mode Incorporated 2 insp. Kreamer, PA Newly Weds Foods, INC. 2 insp. Chicago, IL Aspire Bakeries LLC 2 insp. Northlake, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lamb Weston

American Falls, ID

4 inspections $13,155

Floor Trend USA, INC

Calhoun, GA

4 inspections $13,154

Pioneer Forge

Pioneer, OH

4 inspections $13,157

Diversified Industrial Service Company

Liberal, KS

5 inspections $13,153

Delaware River Basin Stone LLC

Deposit, NY

2 inspections $13,152

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What to do with this record

Use MDC Vacuum Products, LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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MDC Vacuum Products, LLC also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 MDC Vacuum Products, LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, MDC Vacuum Products, LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 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 MDC Vacuum Products, LLC have? ▼

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,155.

How many OSHA inspections has MDC Vacuum Products, LLC had? ▼

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-22 and the most recent on 2016-05-16. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for MDC Vacuum Products, LLC? ▼

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC has been assessed $13,155 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $30,305 (a 56.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does MDC Vacuum Products, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. MDC Vacuum Products, 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.

Has MDC Vacuum Products, LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against MDC Vacuum Products, LLC, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does MDC Vacuum Products, LLC operate in? ▼

MDC Vacuum Products, 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.

What should I do if MDC Vacuum Products, LLC owes me wages? ▼

If you believe MDC Vacuum Products, LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does MDC Vacuum Products, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MDC Vacuum Products, LLC ranks #27,467 (the upper 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 MDC Vacuum Products, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

MDC Vacuum Products, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $13,155 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, Diversified Industrial Service Company in Liberal, KS is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,153 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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