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Michigan Wood Fuels LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Wood Fuels LLC ranks #57,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty88% serious
$4,550
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#57,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Wood Fuels LLC in Holland, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michigan Wood Fuels LLC 5 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #57,965 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Ferndale Maize LLC in Lake Orion, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,550 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
88.2%
of violations were serious
#57,965
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michigan Wood Fuels LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Wood Fuels LLC runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,550 Top 42% most affordable more affordable than 58% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan Wood Fuels LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0016.833.650.467.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedENVELOPE 1, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6RESILUX AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SOLVE COMPOSITES LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 64RHE HATCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4INTERNATIONAL PAPER …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34GRIER ABRASIVE CO., …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CONTINENTAL STRUCTUR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5ALWIN MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8SCALETTA MOLONEY ARM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22OHIO MULCH SUPPLY, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21EBI LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12FORMEL INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3BOEING SVS INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6DURALOY TECHNOLOGIES…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2DR. PRAEGER'S PURELY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0ADVANCED FOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 38Michigan Wood Fuels …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Michigan Wood Fuels LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Michigan Wood Fuels LLC sits at penalty rank #23,941 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,550 assessed).

How Michigan Wood Fuels LLC Compares

Michigan Wood Fuels LLC's 3.40 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 well below peers (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-02-22

Last Inspection

2025-01-30

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$910

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 12 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $910 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

88.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

11.8% 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

$9,100

Current Penalty Amount

$4,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,550 from the initial assessment of $9,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Wood Fuels LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Wood Fuels LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $4,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $910 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan Wood Fuels LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,550 here).

Shawmut Metal Products, INC. $4,550 MA D & D Wood Sales, INC. $4,550 PA Southern Spring and Stamping, INC. $4,550 FL Hon Company, the $4,550 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Envelope 1, INC. 5 insp. Columbiana, OH Resilux America, LLC 5 insp. Pendergrass, GA Solve Composites LLC 5 insp. Plattsburgh, NY Rhe Hatco, INC. 5 insp. Longview, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ferndale Maize LLC
Lake Orion, MI
2 inspections $4,550
Snackcraft LLC
Kentwood, MI
2 inspections $4,550
Shawmut Metal Products, INC.
Swansea, MA
4 inspections $4,550
D & D Wood Sales, INC.
Nicktown, PA
2 inspections $4,550
Southern Spring and Stamping, INC.
Venice, FL
3 inspections $4,550

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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 Michigan Wood Fuels LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Wood Fuels LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 15 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michigan Wood Fuels LLC have? ▼
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Wood Fuels LLC had? ▼
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-22 and the most recent on 2025-01-30. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Wood Fuels LLC? ▼
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC has been assessed $4,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michigan Wood Fuels LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Wood Fuels LLC has 15 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 Michigan Wood Fuels LLC operate in? ▼
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Wood Fuels LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Wood Fuels LLC ranks #57,965 (the lower 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 Michigan Wood Fuels LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Wood Fuels LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,550 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Ferndale Maize LLC in Lake Orion, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,550 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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