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Manufacturing · Howell, MI

Ovidon MFG LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ovidon MFG LLC ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 22 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$17,500
OSHA penalties
22
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ovidon MFG LLC in Howell, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 22 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $17,500. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ovidon MFG LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 22 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #20,504 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Whitlam Group in Center Line, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $17,500 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#20,504
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 22 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Ovidon MFG LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Ovidon MFG LLC sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$17,500 Bottom 21% least affordable more affordable than 21% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Ovidon MFG LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.326.452.578.6104.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. MINERALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35THE GOODYEAR TIRE & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20GARVEY CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19GREEN HORIZON GLOBAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19AMERBELLE TEXTILES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 88S D S LUMBER CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 100ANNANDALE MILLWORK A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5COMANCHE STAINLESS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17SOLDREAM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27THOMPSON PIPE GROUP …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DUDLEY HARDWOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PRESCRIPTION TILLAGE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48BANCROFT GRANITE AND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 60BH GRANITE & QUARTZ,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15TM INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EXCELSO COFFEE AND T…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26DJW ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11E.H. BAARE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE SPATZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Ovidon MFG LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22
Ovidon MFG LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 22 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.

Ovidon MFG LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ovidon MFG LLC sits at penalty rank #9,759 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($17,500 assessed).

How Ovidon MFG LLC Compares

Ovidon MFG LLC's 11.00 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 (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-04-12

Last Inspection

2011-04-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $8,750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

3

Repeat

13.6% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$23,500

Current Penalty Amount

$17,500

Penalty Reduction

25.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,000 from the initial assessment of $23,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Ovidon MFG LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 22 8.0
Total Penalty $17,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,750 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($17,500 here).

Sic Lazaro U.S. INC. $17,500 WI WCJ Pilgrim LLC $17,500 PA Purple Innovation LLC $17,500 UT Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC $17,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

U.S. Minerals, LLC 2 insp. Coffeen, IL The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 2 insp. Texarkana, AR Tulip Molded Plastics Corporation 2 insp. Niagara Falls, NY Garvey Corporation 2 insp. Hammonton, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sic Lazaro U.S. INC.
Milwaukee, WI
8 inspections $17,500
WCJ Pilgrim LLC
York, PA
2 inspections $17,500
Purple Innovation LLC
Alpine, UT
2 inspections $17,500
Whitlam Group
Center Line, MI
2 inspections $17,500
Rohm & Haas Electronic Materials, LLC
North Andover, MA
2 inspections $17,500

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What to do with this record

Use Ovidon MFG LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ovidon MFG LLC against Sic Lazaro U.S. INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Ovidon MFG LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ovidon MFG LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 22 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Ovidon MFG LLC have? ▼
Ovidon MFG LLC has 22 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $17,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Ovidon MFG LLC had? ▼
Ovidon MFG LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-12 and the most recent on 2011-04-12. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ovidon MFG LLC? ▼
Ovidon MFG LLC has been assessed $17,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,500 (a 25.5% reduction).
Does Ovidon MFG LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ovidon MFG LLC has 11 serious violations, and 3 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 Ovidon MFG LLC operate in? ▼
Ovidon MFG LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ovidon MFG LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ovidon MFG LLC ranks #20,504 (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 Ovidon MFG LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ovidon MFG LLC's total OSHA penalty of $17,500 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Whitlam Group in Center Line, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $17,500 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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