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Manufacturing · Alda, NE

Merrick Machine CO.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Merrick Machine CO. ranks #22,253 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty89% serious
$16,128
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#22,253
of 99,447 penalized employers

Merrick Machine CO. in Alda, NE has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,128. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Merrick Machine CO. 3 times across a longer 10-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,253 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mohawk Industries INC. in Glasgow, VA is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $16,130 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
88.9%
of violations were serious
#22,253
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Merrick Machine CO. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Merrick Machine CO. 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

$16,128 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 Merrick Machine CO..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRYSMIAN CABLES AND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2BUCKS COUNTY SHUTTER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VENTURE METALS, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34BECON, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 39THOMA-SEA CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6COATINGS AND ADHESIV…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37DSM METAL FABRICATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27ZAMMA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30ELSA LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BALDWIN PAVING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HI-VAC CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SAS AUTOMOTIVE USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ULTRA PLATING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10AUTOMATED BUILDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DE WAFELBAKKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5JACKSON FURNITURE CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10LAIRD MFG., LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PLASTICRAFT MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9HUSSEY SEATING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6KIOLBASSA PROVISION …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Merrick Machine CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Merrick Machine CO. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Merrick Machine CO. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Merrick Machine CO. sits at penalty rank #10,592 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($16,128 assessed).

How Merrick Machine CO. Compares

Merrick Machine CO.'s 3.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-12-06

Last Inspection

2023-11-29

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,376

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 10 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $5,376 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

88.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

11.1% 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

$24,283

Current Penalty Amount

$16,128

Penalty Reduction

33.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,155 from the initial assessment of $24,283. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Merrick Machine CO. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Merrick Machine CO. Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $16,128 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,376 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Merrick Machine CO., both outside NE so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,128 here).

Briggs & Stratton Corporation $16,127 MO Mohawk Industries INC. $16,130 VA Senior Flexonics Pathway $16,130 TX JBS, LLC $16,126 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Prysmian Cables and Systems USA, LLC 3 insp. Scottsville, TX Bucks County Shutters LLC 3 insp. Warminster, PA Venture Metals, L.L.C. 3 insp. Farmers Branch, TX Becon, INC. 3 insp. Bloomfield, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

C&F Custom Cabinets
Hope Mills, NC
0 inspections $0
Briggs & Stratton Corporation
Poplar Bluff, MO
4 inspections $16,127
Mohawk Industries INC.
Glasgow, VA
6 inspections $16,130
Senior Flexonics Pathway
New Braunfels, TX
4 inspections $16,130
Delaware Elevator, Inc.
Salisbury, MD
0 inspections $0

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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 Merrick Machine CO. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Merrick Machine CO.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Merrick Machine CO. have? ▼
Merrick Machine CO. has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,128.
How many OSHA inspections has Merrick Machine CO. had? ▼
Merrick Machine CO. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-12-06 and the most recent on 2023-11-29. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Merrick Machine CO.? ▼
Merrick Machine CO. has been assessed $16,128 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $24,283 (a 33.6% reduction).
Does Merrick Machine CO. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Merrick Machine CO. has 8 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 Merrick Machine CO. operate in? ▼
Merrick Machine CO. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333515). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Merrick Machine CO. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Merrick Machine CO. ranks #22,253 (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 Merrick Machine CO.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Merrick Machine CO.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,128 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mohawk Industries INC. in Glasgow, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,130 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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