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Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC ranks #13,214 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 13 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty92% serious
$25,228
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#13,214
of 99,447 penalized employers

Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC in Pound, WI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $25,228. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC 5 times over 2 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #13,214 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mackenzie Vault, INC. in East Longmeadow, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $25,235 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection
92.3%
of violations were serious
#13,214
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 52/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (2.6 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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC runs moderately above peers (1.6x 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

$25,228 Bottom 13% least affordable more affordable than 13% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0018.436.855.173.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGENERAL ALUMINUM MFG…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PRIEFERT MFG. CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19CRESPAC, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 33ATRIUM WINDOWS AND D…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14SGL CARBON, LLC - SA…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN ALUMINUM EX…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15LASSITER LUMBER, LLC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17CASTONE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 27J.R. SHORT MILLING C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5FORGE DIE AND TOOL C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 70MSC WALBRIDGE COATIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16SWIFT BEEF COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5WARNOCK FOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CREATIVE PACKAGING, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15B.C. STONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12SOUNDPROOF WINDOWS, …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13CELLTRON INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1CHECON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 0UNIVERSAL CONCRETE P…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 68ASSOCIATED SPRING - …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49Patz Pallet Service …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC is the #6,477 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($25,228).

How Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC Compares

Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC's 2.60 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 moderately above peers (1.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2020-09-16

Last Inspection

2023-03-02

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$5,046

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $5,046 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

92.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

7.7% 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

$60,570

Current Penalty Amount

$25,228

Penalty Reduction

58.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $35,342 from the initial assessment of $60,570. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $25,228 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $5,046 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC, both outside WI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($25,228 here).

Sodecia North America $25,225 MI Artisan's Row Cabinetry, INC. $25,224 TX Mackenzie Vault, INC. $25,235 MA Seilkop Industries, INC. $25,235 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

General Aluminum MFG Company 5 insp. Conneaut, OH Priefert MFG. CO., INC. 5 insp. Mount Pleasant, TX Crespac, INC. 5 insp. Tucker, GA Atrium Windows and Doors 5 insp. Dallas, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Florisin, LLC
Eau Claire, WI
2 inspections $25,227
KS Kolbenschmidt US, INC.
Marinette, WI
4 inspections $25,226
Sodecia North America
Roseville, MI
6 inspections $25,225
Artisan's Row Cabinetry, INC.
Georgetown, TX
3 inspections $25,224
Mackenzie Vault, INC.
East Longmeadow, MA
2 inspections $25,235

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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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 13 violations across 5 inspections, including 12 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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC have? ▼
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $25,228.
How many OSHA inspections has Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC had? ▼
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-09-16 and the most recent on 2023-03-02. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC? ▼
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC has been assessed $25,228 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $60,570 (a 58.3% reduction).
Does Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC has 12 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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC operate in? ▼
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321920). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC ranks #13,214 (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 Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Patz Pallet Service a Division of MPD Pallet Acquisition CO. LLC's total OSHA penalty of $25,228 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.6x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mackenzie Vault, INC. in East Longmeadow, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $25,235 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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