Manufacturing · Winn, MI

Morbark LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Morbark LLC ranks #60,471 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,150
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#60,471
of 99,447 penalized employers

Morbark LLC in Winn, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,150. 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 LLC 4 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,471 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Legends Manufacturing INC in Jackson, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,150 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#60,471
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Morbark LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Morbark LLC runs well below peers (0.26x 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

$4,150 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Morbark LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.02.610.31825.733.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedEVRAZ INC. NA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27Touchstone Precision…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7TWINS TWINS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10MAGRETECH, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14HOFFMASTER GROUP INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17EASTERN SHEET METAL,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11WRENA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22MP-TECH AMERICA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MARQUEZ BROTHERS INT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GRUMA CORPORATION DB…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 32BIMBO BAKERIES USA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4H.C. DUKE & SON LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14BURNEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10SATISPIE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10LAKE CITY PLATING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TUFF SHED, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6FOREST RIVER, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SUPERCON, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9NATIONAL FRAME RAIL,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 24PANAVISE PRODUCTS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13Morbark LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6
Morbark LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Morbark LLC sits at penalty rank #24,792 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,150 assessed).

How Morbark LLC Compares

Morbark LLC's 1.50 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 (0.26x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2018-01-09

Last Inspection

2024-05-08

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,038

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 6 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $1,038 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$8,300

Current Penalty Amount

$4,150

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,150 from the initial assessment of $8,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Morbark LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $4,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,038 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,150 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 LLC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Morbark LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 4 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 Morbark LLC have?
Morbark LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,150.
How many OSHA inspections has Morbark LLC had?
Morbark LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-01-09 and the most recent on 2024-05-08. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Morbark LLC?
Morbark LLC has been assessed $4,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,300 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Morbark LLC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Morbark LLC has 3 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 LLC operate in?
Morbark LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333120). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Morbark LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Morbark LLC ranks #60,471 (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 Morbark LLC's safety record compare to industry average?
Morbark LLC's total OSHA penalty of $4,150 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, Legends Manufacturing INC in Jackson, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,150 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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