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Manufacturing · Bay City, MI

Mersen USA BN CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Mersen USA BN CORP ranks #16,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty96% serious
$21,500
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#16,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Mersen USA BN CORP in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $21,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Mersen USA BN CORP 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 12.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #16,133 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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, Swift Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $21,500 in current penalties.

12.5
violations per inspection
96.0%
of violations were serious
#16,133
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Mersen USA BN CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Mersen USA BN CORP runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$21,500 Bottom 16% least affordable more affordable than 16% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Mersen USA BN CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.513.021.530.038.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVERLASTING SURFACES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CASSANO MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BECKER WORKS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Mersen USA BN CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25
Mersen USA BN CORP has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Mersen USA BN CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Mersen USA BN CORP is the #7,833 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($21,500).

How Mersen USA BN CORP Compares

Mersen USA BN CORP's 12.50 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 moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-02

Last Inspection

2014-09-24

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

12.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 12.5 violations per visit. That's $10,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

96.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.0% 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

$43,000

Current Penalty Amount

$21,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $21,500 from the initial assessment of $43,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Mersen USA BN CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Mersen USA BN CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $21,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $10,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Mersen USA BN CORP, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($21,500 here).

Swift Prepared Foods $21,500 IA R & R Container Corporation $21,500 CT G.L. Mezzetta, INC. $21,500 CA International Seafoods of Alaska, INC $21,500 AK

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Swift Prepared Foods
Council Bluffs, IA
4 inspections $21,500
R & R Container Corporation
Bristol, CT
2 inspections $21,500
G.L. Mezzetta, INC.
American Canyon, CA
4 inspections $21,500
International Seafoods of Alaska, INC
Kodiak, AK
3 inspections $21,500
Georgetown Wood and Pallet CO.
Georgetown, IL
2 inspections $21,500

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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 Mersen USA BN CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Mersen USA BN CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 2 inspections, including 24 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 Mersen USA BN CORP have? ▼
Mersen USA BN CORP has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $21,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Mersen USA BN CORP had? ▼
Mersen USA BN CORP has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-02 and the most recent on 2014-09-24. This averages 12.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Mersen USA BN CORP? ▼
Mersen USA BN CORP has been assessed $21,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $43,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Mersen USA BN CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Mersen USA BN CORP has 24 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 Mersen USA BN CORP operate in? ▼
Mersen USA BN CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 335991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Mersen USA BN CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Mersen USA BN CORP ranks #16,133 (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 Mersen USA BN CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Mersen USA BN CORP's total OSHA penalty of $21,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Swift Prepared Foods in Council Bluffs, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $21,500 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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