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Paramount Coffee CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Paramount Coffee CO ranks #92,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty13% serious
$540
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#92,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Paramount Coffee CO in Lansing, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $540. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Paramount Coffee CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,138 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, M & O Concrete INC. in Memphis, MO is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $540 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
13.3%
of violations were serious
#92,138
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Paramount Coffee CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Paramount Coffee CO runs well below peers (0.03x 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

$540 Top 7% most affordable more affordable than 93% 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 Paramount Coffee CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPGT INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOOS & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45WESTWARD SEAFOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN CHEESE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW FRESH BREAD BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOTITO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANOLAM INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KIMS ROLL UP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH TEXAS FLAMEPRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UMT INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROL CALLAHAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CONCRETE MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BIO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KASPAR RANCH HAND EQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTTRAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KNOWLES PRECISION DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTEGRICO COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41DREXEL CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Paramount Coffee CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Paramount Coffee CO has 2 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.

Paramount Coffee CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Paramount Coffee CO is the #33,713 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($540).

How Paramount Coffee CO Compares

Paramount Coffee CO's 7.50 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 (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2011-08-24

Last Inspection

2012-11-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$270

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $270 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

13.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

86.7% 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

$1,350

Current Penalty Amount

$540

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $810 from the initial assessment of $1,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Paramount Coffee CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Paramount Coffee CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $540 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $270 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($540 here).

M & O Concrete INC. $540 MO American Machine & Gear INC $540 OR Corvette Image INC $540 OR Flowers Baking CO. of Baton Rouge, LLC $540 LA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PGT Industries INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Safety-Kleen Systems, INC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Loos & Company, INC. 2 insp. Pomfret, CT Westward Seafoods, INC 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

M & O Concrete INC.
Memphis, MO
2 inspections $540
American Machine & Gear INC
Portland, OR
2 inspections $540
WJG Enterprises Molding CO
Charlotte, MI
2 inspections $540
Corvette Image INC
Gresham, OR
2 inspections $540
Flowers Baking CO. of Baton Rouge, LLC
Baton Rouge, LA
3 inspections $540

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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 Paramount Coffee CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Paramount Coffee CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Paramount Coffee CO have? ▼
Paramount Coffee CO has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $540.
How many OSHA inspections has Paramount Coffee CO had? ▼
Paramount Coffee CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-08-24 and the most recent on 2012-11-20. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Paramount Coffee CO? ▼
Paramount Coffee CO has been assessed $540 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,350 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Paramount Coffee CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Paramount Coffee CO has 2 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 Paramount Coffee CO operate in? ▼
Paramount Coffee CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Paramount Coffee CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Paramount Coffee CO ranks #92,138 (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 Paramount Coffee CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Paramount Coffee CO's total OSHA penalty of $540 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, M & O Concrete INC. in Memphis, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $540 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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