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Manufacturing · North Branch, MI

MK Chambers Company Plant # 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 ranks #59,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$4,280
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 in North Branch, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,280. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,591 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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, Burns Machinery, INC. in Minden, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,284 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#59,591
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$4,280 Top 40% most affordable more affordable than 60% 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 MK Chambers Company Plant # 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.310.720.029.438.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSPHERE ALLIANCE INC …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19VAN DUERR INDUSTRIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37ATORIA'S BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CZT ENERGY USA INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24OWENS-ILLINOIS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KALMBACH FEEDS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13B P WEST COAST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HILAND ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6HOLOGIC, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7EVERGREEN PACKAGING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HICKORY SPRINGS MANU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD PERFORMANCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHRIS KANAGY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13SOUTHERN ENERGY HOME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11ATLANTA ROTOMOLDING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10NORTHERN PELAGIC GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HONEYVILLE GRAIN INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6THER-A-PEDIC SLEEP P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14SYLVAMO NORTH AMERIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACTON TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MK Chambers Company …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 has 2 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.

MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 sits at penalty rank #24,519 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,280 assessed).

How MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 Compares

MK Chambers Company Plant # 1's 4.50 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 well below peers (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-26

Last Inspection

2019-04-29

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,140

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $2,140 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

11.1% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$8,560

Current Penalty Amount

$4,280

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,280 from the initial assessment of $8,560. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $4,280 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,140 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for MK Chambers Company Plant # 1, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,280 here).

Zen Stoneworks $4,280 ME California Shellfish Company INC $4,280 OR Ambrosia Machine, INC. $4,280 WV Philpac Corporation $4,278 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Sphere Alliance INC DBA Advanced Aircraft Seal 2 insp. Riverside, CA Van Duerr Industries, INC. 2 insp. Chico, CA Atoria's Baking Company 2 insp. Gilroy, CA CZT Energy USA INC. 2 insp. Sealy, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Zen Stoneworks
York, ME
2 inspections $4,280
California Shellfish Company INC
Charleston, OR
4 inspections $4,280
Ambrosia Machine, INC.
Point Pleasant, WV
3 inspections $4,280
Reline America
Saltville, VA
4 inspections $4,278
Burns Machinery, INC.
Minden, NV
2 inspections $4,284

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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 MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MK Chambers Company Plant # 1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 have? ▼
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,280.
How many OSHA inspections has MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 had? ▼
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-26 and the most recent on 2019-04-29. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MK Chambers Company Plant # 1? ▼
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 has been assessed $4,280 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,560 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 has 3 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 MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 operate in? ▼
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332721). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MK Chambers Company Plant # 1 ranks #59,591 (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 MK Chambers Company Plant # 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MK Chambers Company Plant # 1's total OSHA penalty of $4,280 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Burns Machinery, INC. in Minden, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,284 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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