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Monark Equipment Technologies CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Monark Equipment Technologies CO ranks #67,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$3,050
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#67,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Monark Equipment Technologies CO in Auburn, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Monark Equipment Technologies CO 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #67,688 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, JB Cutting INC in Mount Clemens, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $3,050 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#67,688
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Monark Equipment Technologies CO runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$3,050 Top 32% most affordable more affordable than 68% 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 Monark Equipment Technologies CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.510.518.526.534.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedARYZTA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HAR-CONN CHROME COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28SILVER BAY SEAFOODS-…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18JPC HOLDINGS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THE TALARIA COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GALAXY BALLOONS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN TEA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TENSION ENVELOPE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15MPI ENGINEERED TECHN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7JP LILLIS ENTERPRISE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33AMERICAN BLANCHING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OK FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4RAWLINGS SPORTING GO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22AMERICAN STRUCTURAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KIT HOMEBUILDERS WES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PKM STEEL SERVICE, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8READING ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CALABRO CHEESE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4INFINITY SPECIALTY T…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DEVRO INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23Monark Equipment Tec…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Monark Equipment Technologies CO has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 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.

Monark Equipment Technologies CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Monark Equipment Technologies CO is the #27,131 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,050).

How Monark Equipment Technologies CO Compares

Monark Equipment Technologies CO's 4.67 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 (0.19x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-03-16

Last Inspection

2017-03-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,017

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $1,017 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$6,100

Current Penalty Amount

$3,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,050 from the initial assessment of $6,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Monark Equipment Technologies CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Monark Equipment Technologies CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 14 8.0
Total Penalty $3,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,017 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Monark Equipment Technologies CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,050 here).

Johannes J. Bussjaeger $3,050 CA Fab Tech Plastics & Metals LLC $3,050 MN Staging Concepts INC $3,050 MN Silver Star Cabinets $3,050 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Aryzta, LLC 3 insp. San Leandro, CA Har-Conn Chrome Company 3 insp. West Hartford, CT Silver Bay Seafoods-Kodiak, LLC 3 insp. Kodiak, AK JPC Holdings, LLC 3 insp. Trenton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Die Stampco INC
Bay City, MI
3 inspections $3,050
Creative Foam Corporation
Dowagiac, MI
4 inspections $3,050
Bessemer Plywood CORP
Bessemer, MI
8 inspections $3,050
Glass and Mirror Craft Industries LLC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $3,050
JB Cutting INC
Mount Clemens, MI
4 inspections $3,050

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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 Monark Equipment Technologies CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Monark Equipment Technologies CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Monark Equipment Technologies CO have? ▼
Monark Equipment Technologies CO has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Monark Equipment Technologies CO had? ▼
Monark Equipment Technologies CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-16 and the most recent on 2017-03-21. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Monark Equipment Technologies CO? ▼
Monark Equipment Technologies CO has been assessed $3,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Monark Equipment Technologies CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Monark Equipment Technologies CO has 8 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 Monark Equipment Technologies CO operate in? ▼
Monark Equipment Technologies CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333249). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Monark Equipment Technologies CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Monark Equipment Technologies CO ranks #67,688 (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 Monark Equipment Technologies CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Monark Equipment Technologies CO's total OSHA penalty of $3,050 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, JB Cutting INC in Mount Clemens, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,050 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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