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Protect Plus, LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Protect Plus, LLC ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,000
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Protect Plus, LLC in Creola, AL has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Protect Plus, LLC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #45,870 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Comus International in Clifton, NJ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,000 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#45,870
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Protect Plus, LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Protect Plus, LLC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$7,000 Bottom 46% least affordable more affordable than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Protect Plus, LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0021.543.064.586.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMARSHALL INGREDIENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31GORHAM PAPER AND TIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 82LIGNETICS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18BOCCELLA PRECAST, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 43VANEE FOODS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9WARREN FABRICATING &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CREATIVE WOOD PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TSE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ASTA INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21WILKINS KAISER & OLS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6DIAMOND BUILDERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AXON ENERGY PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6OWENS ILLINOIS GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12INTERNATIONAL EQUIPM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8JOHNSON MATTHEY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7DELASTEK USA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GLADDING-HEARN SHIPB…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19BALTAZAR'S STONE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20UNDERCAR PRODUCTS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10GARDNER PIE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10Protect Plus, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Protect Plus, LLC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Protect Plus, LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Protect Plus, LLC is the #19,650 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,000).

How Protect Plus, LLC Compares

Protect Plus, LLC's 1.00 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 runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-03-15

Last Inspection

2018-07-16

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,333

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,333 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$11,660

Current Penalty Amount

$7,000

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,660 from the initial assessment of $11,660. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Protect Plus, LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $7,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,333 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Protect Plus, LLC, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,000 here).

Knots 2u, LTD. $7,000 WI Ashley Furniture Industries, INC. $7,000 PA Oil States Skagit Smatco, LLC $7,000 LA Schwan's Global Supply Chain, INC. $7,000 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Marshall Ingredients, LLC 3 insp. Wolcott, NY Gorham Paper and Tissue, LLC 3 insp. Gorham, NH Lignetics INC 3 insp. Kenbridge, VA Boccella Precast, LLC. 3 insp. Berlin, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cuming Microwave Corporation
Avon, MA
3 inspections $7,000
Comus International
Clifton, NJ
2 inspections $7,000
International Flavors & Fragrances INC.
Dayton, NJ
4 inspections $7,000
Apf Management Company, LLC
Yonkers, NY
2 inspections $7,000
Lear Corporation
Farwell, MI
2 inspections $7,000

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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 Protect Plus, LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Protect Plus, LLC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Protect Plus, LLC have? ▼
Protect Plus, LLC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Protect Plus, LLC had? ▼
Protect Plus, LLC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-15 and the most recent on 2018-07-16. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Protect Plus, LLC? ▼
Protect Plus, LLC has been assessed $7,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,660 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Protect Plus, LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Protect Plus, LLC 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 Protect Plus, LLC operate in? ▼
Protect Plus, LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 322299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Protect Plus, LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Protect Plus, LLC ranks #45,870 (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 Protect Plus, LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Protect Plus, LLC's total OSHA penalty of $7,000 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Comus International in Clifton, NJ is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,000 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 3 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.