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Wholesale Trade · Hudsonville, MI

MFP Automation Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MFP Automation Engineering ranks #36,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty46% serious
$9,575
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#36,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

MFP Automation Engineering in Hudsonville, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,575. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MFP Automation Engineering 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 28 violations, averaging 9.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #36,341 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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 moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ramar Foods in Pittsburg, CA is another wholesale trade employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

9.3
violations per inspection
46.4%
of violations were serious
#36,341
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (9.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MFP Automation Engineering compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MFP Automation Engineering sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$9,575 Bottom 37% least affordable more affordable than 37% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is MFP Automation Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0010.821.532.343OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSIMSMETAL EAST, LLC …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BRENNTAG NORTHEAST, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23RHINO TIRES USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ASSOCIATED TRUCK PARTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13AERC.COM, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5MARATHON ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WELLMARK INTERNATIONAL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3STERIGENICS US LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TOWN & COUNTRY LANDS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14ELG METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1SUMNER GOLDEN STATE …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3A.M. CASTLE & CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 41R & J TRUCKING & REC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7IFCO SYSTEMS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WHITE OAK DISPLAY AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE GOLDEN BELT COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PIKE PLASTICS RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BOMGAARS SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8J & P CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MFP Automation Engin…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28
MFP Automation Engineering has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

MFP Automation Engineering in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: MFP Automation Engineering is the #1,758 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($9,575).

How MFP Automation Engineering Compares

MFP Automation Engineering's 9.33 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-04-19

Last Inspection

2020-08-24

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,192

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 9.3 violations per visit. That's $3,192 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

46.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.6% of total

14

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$19,150

Current Penalty Amount

$9,575

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,575 from the initial assessment of $19,150. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How MFP Automation Engineering compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MFP Automation Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 28 5.5
Total Penalty $9,575 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,192 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MFP Automation Engineering, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,575 here).

Caribbean Packaging $9,576 VI Greenpoint Metals INC. $9,563 OH The Radiator Store INC $9,588 NJ Fiesta Mart, LLC $9,558 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Simsmetal East, LLC DBA Sims Metal Management 3 insp. Jersey City, NJ Brenntag Northeast, INC. 3 insp. Reading, PA Rhino Tires USA, LLC 3 insp. Orlando, FL Associated Truck Parts 3 insp. Gilbertsville, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Caribbean Packaging
ST Thomas, VI
4 inspections $9,576
Advanced Disposal Services
Northbrook, IL
0 inspections $0
Ramar Foods
Pittsburg, CA
0 inspections $0
Giroski LLC
Miami, FL
0 inspections $0
Cars & Parts Auto Salvage
Columbus, IN
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 MFP Automation Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MFP Automation Engineering's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 MFP Automation Engineering have? ▼
MFP Automation Engineering has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,575.
How many OSHA inspections has MFP Automation Engineering had? ▼
MFP Automation Engineering has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-04-19 and the most recent on 2020-08-24. This averages 9.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MFP Automation Engineering? ▼
MFP Automation Engineering has been assessed $9,575 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,150 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does MFP Automation Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MFP Automation Engineering has 13 serious violations, and 1 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 MFP Automation Engineering operate in? ▼
MFP Automation Engineering operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MFP Automation Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MFP Automation Engineering ranks #36,341 (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 MFP Automation Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MFP Automation Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $9,575 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ramar Foods in Pittsburg, CA is a similar wholesale trade employer with $0 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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