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Manufacturing · Norcross, GA

MKLD Enterprises INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), MKLD Enterprises INC. ranks #25,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty95% serious
$14,381
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

MKLD Enterprises INC. in Norcross, GA has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,381. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected MKLD Enterprises INC. 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 21 violations, averaging 10.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,202 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, DWS Pallet INC. in Hudson Falls, NY is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $14,376 in current penalties.

10.5
violations per inspection
95.2%
of violations were serious
#25,202
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (10.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How MKLD Enterprises INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows MKLD Enterprises INC. sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,381 Bottom 25% least affordable more affordable than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 MKLD Enterprises INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.69.31724.732.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedROWSE HYDRAULIC RAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19APEX HOMES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10TRIM-LOK INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4W M PLASTICS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PSS MANUFACTURING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31NEW ENGLAND WIRE PRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9HOTHEAD GRABBA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10GENERAL WOODWORKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24AEP NVH OPCO LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SKYWORKS SOLUTIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AMPAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6E & J GALLO WINERY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5METROPOLITAN WOODWOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13THE FERTRELL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12INTERNATIONAL CONCRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DEEP DAIRY PRODUCTS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3MP MANUFACTURER CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17INDUSTRIAL METAL FIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K. DOLAN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MKLD Enterprises INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21
MKLD Enterprises INC. has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

MKLD Enterprises INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, MKLD Enterprises INC. ranks #11,851 at $14,381 current penalty.

How MKLD Enterprises INC. Compares

MKLD Enterprises INC.'s 10.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-07

Last Inspection

2019-02-07

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

10.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,191

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 10.5 violations per visit. That's $7,191 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

95.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

4.8% 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

$40,388

Current Penalty Amount

$14,381

Penalty Reduction

64.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,007 from the initial assessment of $40,388. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How MKLD Enterprises INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric MKLD Enterprises INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $14,381 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,191 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,381 here).

Edgar a. Weber & Company $14,385 IL Allard Lumber Company $14,377 VT DWS Pallet INC. $14,376 NY Chrisco Bits, INC. $14,375 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Rowse Hydraulic Rakes Company, INC. 2 insp. Burwell, NE Apex Homes INC. 2 insp. Middleburg, PA Trim-Lok INC. 2 insp. Buena Park, CA W M Plastics, INC. 2 insp. McHenry, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Desert Truss, INC.
Glendale, AZ
2 inspections $1,050
Was Broken Pallet CO
Moorland, IA
1 inspections $10,000
Edgar a. Weber & Company
Wheeling, IL
3 inspections $14,385
Allard Lumber Company
Brattleboro, VT
3 inspections $14,377
DWS Pallet INC.
Hudson Falls, NY
6 inspections $14,376

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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 MKLD Enterprises INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, MKLD Enterprises INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 2 inspections, including 20 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 MKLD Enterprises INC. have? ▼
MKLD Enterprises INC. has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,381.
How many OSHA inspections has MKLD Enterprises INC. had? ▼
MKLD Enterprises INC. has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-07 and the most recent on 2019-02-07. This averages 10.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for MKLD Enterprises INC.? ▼
MKLD Enterprises INC. has been assessed $14,381 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $40,388 (a 64.4% reduction).
Does MKLD Enterprises INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. MKLD Enterprises INC. has 20 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 MKLD Enterprises INC. operate in? ▼
MKLD Enterprises INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337127). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does MKLD Enterprises INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, MKLD Enterprises INC. ranks #25,202 (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 MKLD Enterprises INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
MKLD Enterprises INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $14,381 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, DWS Pallet INC. in Hudson Falls, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,376 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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