Manufacturing · Winn, MI

Morbark INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morbark INC ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty73% serious
$13,300
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Morbark INC in Winn, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $13,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Morbark INC 4 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #27,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Librandi's Plating, INC. in Middletown, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $13,300 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection
73.3%
of violations were serious
#27,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Morbark INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Morbark INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$13,300 Bottom 27% least affordable more affordable than 27% 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 Morbark INC.

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Morbark INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Morbark INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Morbark INC is the #12,658 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($13,300).

How Morbark INC Compares

Morbark INC's 3.75 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2014-05-23

Last Inspection

2016-01-15

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,325

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $3,325 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

73.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

26.7% 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

$22,100

Current Penalty Amount

$13,300

Penalty Reduction

39.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,800 from the initial assessment of $22,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Morbark INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $13,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,325 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Morbark INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($13,300 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

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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 Morbark INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Morbark INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 11 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 Morbark INC have?
Morbark INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $13,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Morbark INC had?
Morbark INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-23 and the most recent on 2016-01-15. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Morbark INC?
Morbark INC has been assessed $13,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,100 (a 39.8% reduction).
Does Morbark INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Morbark INC has 11 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 Morbark INC operate in?
Morbark INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333298). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Morbark INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Morbark INC ranks #27,196 (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 Morbark INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Morbark INC's total OSHA penalty of $13,300 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Librandi's Plating, INC. in Middletown, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $13,300 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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