Manufacturing · Phenix City, AL

MDLG, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MDLG, INC. ranks #6 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 54 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty35% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2.71M
OSHA penalties: 54
Violations cited: 9
OSHA inspections: #6
of 99,447 penalized employers

MDLG, INC. in Phenix City, AL has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 54 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2.71M. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MDLG, INC. 9 times over 11 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 54 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 were classified as serious and 24 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Sunfield, INC. in Hebron, OH is another manufacturing employer with 14 OSHA inspections on record and $2.59M in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection: 35.2%
of violations were serious: #6
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 54 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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MDLG, INC.

$2,709,819
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows MDLG, INC. runs far above peers (171.9x 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

$2,709,819 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% 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 MDLG, INC..

MDLG, INC. has 9 OSHA inspections on record and 54 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.

MDLG, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, MDLG, INC. ranks #5 at $2.71M current penalty.

How MDLG, INC. Compares

MDLG, INC.'s 6.00 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 (171.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-05-24

Last Inspection

2023-08-24

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$301,091

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 11 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $301,091 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

35.2% of total

Willful

44.4% of total

Repeat

14.8% of total

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$2.92M

Current Penalty Amount

$2.71M

Penalty Reduction

7.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $209,372 from the initial assessment of $2.92M. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	MDLG, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	9	2.6
Violations	54	8.0
Total Penalty	$2.71M	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$301,091	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MDLG, INC., both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2.71M here).

Sunfield, INC. $2.59M OH Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods $3.10M IL Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC $3.14M TN Didion Milling, INC. $2.19M WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (9 inspections here).

JSW Steel (USA) INC. 9 insp. Baytown, TX Napoleon Spring Works, INC. 9 insp. Archbold, OH Swift Beef Company 9 insp. Cactus, TX John Deere Foundry 9 insp. Waterloo, IA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sunfield, INC.

Hebron, OH

14 inspections $2.59M

Joon, LLC

Cusseta, AL

8 inspections $2.55M

Miracapo Pizza Company LLC DBA Little Lady Foods

Gurnee, IL

2 inspections $3.10M

Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC

13 inspections $2.19M

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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 MDLG, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, MDLG, INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 54 violations across 9 inspections, including 19 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 MDLG, INC. have? ▼

MDLG, INC. has 54 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 24 willful, and 8 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2.71M.

How many OSHA inspections has MDLG, INC. had? ▼

MDLG, INC. has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-24 and the most recent on 2023-08-24. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for MDLG, INC.? ▼

MDLG, INC. has been assessed $2.71M in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2.92M (a 7.2% reduction).

Does MDLG, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. MDLG, INC. has 19 serious violations, 24 willful violations, and 8 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 MDLG, INC. operate in? ▼

MDLG, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does MDLG, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MDLG, INC. ranks #6 (the top 1% 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 MDLG, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

MDLG, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $2.71M is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (171.9x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sunfield, INC. in Hebron, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $2.59M 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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