Wholesale Trade · Dalton, GA

MFG Chemical, INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MFG Chemical, INC ranks #3,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty53% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$67,144
OSHA penalties: 17
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #3,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

MFG Chemical, INC in Dalton, GA has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $67,144. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on MFG Chemical, INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 4.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,310 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Amerinox Processing, INC. in Camden, NJ is another wholesale trade employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $67,500 in current penalties.

4.3
violations per inspection: 52.9%
of violations were serious: #3,310
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 28/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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MFG Chemical, INC

$67,144
Wholesale Trade avg

$9,112

What this shows MFG Chemical, INC runs far above peers (7.4x 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

$67,144 Bottom 3% least affordable more affordable than 3% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is MFG Chemical, INC.

MFG Chemical, INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 17 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

MFG Chemical, INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: MFG Chemical, INC is the #120 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($67,144).

How MFG Chemical, INC Compares

MFG Chemical, INC's 4.25 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-07-07

Last Inspection

2015-07-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$16,786

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.3 violations per visit. That's $16,786 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Serious

52.9% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

29.4% of total

Other-Than-Serious

17.6% 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

$87,780

Current Penalty Amount

$67,144

Penalty Reduction

23.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $20,636 from the initial assessment of $87,780. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How MFG Chemical, INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	MFG Chemical, INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.0
Violations	17	5.5
Total Penalty	$67,144	$9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$16,786	$4,665

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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MFG Chemical, INC, both outside GA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($67,144 here).

Hans Kissle Company, LLC $66,900 MA Amerinox Processing, INC. $67,500 NJ Soc Nevada LLC $66,700 NV Oaxaca Mexican Products $67,865 NJ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Rowell Chemical Corporation 4 insp. Willow Springs, IL Dillons Distribution Center 4 insp. Goddard, KS All Steel Products, INC. 4 insp. Vandalia, IL Washington Fruit & Produce CO 4 insp. 1473054, WA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Paradise Granite

Elberta, AL

0 inspections $0

Hans Kissle Company, LLC

Haverhill, MA

7 inspections $66,900

Amerinox Processing, INC.

Camden, NJ

6 inspections $67,500

El Charro Building Materials

4 inspections $66,700

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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 MFG Chemical, INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, MFG Chemical, INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 4 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does MFG Chemical, INC have? ▼

MFG Chemical, INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $67,144.

How many OSHA inspections has MFG Chemical, INC had? ▼

MFG Chemical, INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-07 and the most recent on 2015-07-16. This averages 4.3 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for MFG Chemical, INC? ▼

MFG Chemical, INC has been assessed $67,144 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $87,780 (a 23.5% reduction).

Does MFG Chemical, INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. MFG Chemical, INC has 9 serious violations, and 5 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 MFG Chemical, INC operate in? ▼

MFG Chemical, INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 424690). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.

Where does MFG Chemical, INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MFG Chemical, INC ranks #3,310 (the top 5% 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 MFG Chemical, INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

MFG Chemical, INC's total OSHA penalty of $67,144 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (7.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amerinox Processing, INC. in Camden, NJ is a similar wholesale trade employer with $67,500 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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