Wholesale Trade · Wyoming, MI

Rack Processing CO INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rack Processing CO INC ranks #28,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 36 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty94% serious
$12,525
OSHA penalties
36
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#28,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rack Processing CO INC in Wyoming, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 36 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

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OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Rack Processing CO INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 36 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,762 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 34 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (2.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Monterrey Iron and Metal CO. in San Antonio, TX is another wholesale trade employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,528 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
94.4%
of violations were serious
#28,762
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 36 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rack Processing CO INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rack Processing CO INC runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$12,525 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Rack Processing CO INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.39.719.028.437.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMIDWESTERN METALS, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12MG BUILDING MATERIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7COLL MATERIALS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13STARKIST, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8GOLDEN STATE LUMBER,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9INTERNATIONAL MULCH …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5BREAKTHRU BEVERAGE W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13DESTILERIA SERRALLES…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CARGILL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8SPIRIT RIVER INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21CHARLIE'S ENTERPRISES, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14PEERLESS BEVERAGE CO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4GOLDEN STATE FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SKY RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20LIBERTY TIRE RECYCLI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12ANDERSON DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6ZL CHEMICALS LTD., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14DOLE FRESH VEGETABLE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11CCL CONTAINER (HERMI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2Rack Processing CO INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 36
Rack Processing CO INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 36 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Rack Processing CO INC in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

In Wholesale Trade, Rack Processing CO INC sits at penalty rank #1,393 of 4,429 penalized establishments ($12,525 assessed).

How Rack Processing CO INC Compares

Rack Processing CO INC's 9.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-04-12

Last Inspection

2014-05-15

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,131

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $3,131 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

34

Serious

94.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

5.6% 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

$23,400

Current Penalty Amount

$12,525

Penalty Reduction

46.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,875 from the initial assessment of $23,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Rack Processing CO INC compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rack Processing CO INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.0
Violations 36 5.5
Total Penalty $12,525 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,131 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,525 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 Rack Processing CO INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Rack Processing CO INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 36 violations across 4 inspections, including 34 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Rack Processing CO INC have?
Rack Processing CO INC has 36 OSHA violations on record, including 34 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,525.
How many OSHA inspections has Rack Processing CO INC had?
Rack Processing CO INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-04-12 and the most recent on 2014-05-15. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rack Processing CO INC?
Rack Processing CO INC has been assessed $12,525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $23,400 (a 46.5% reduction).
Does Rack Processing CO INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Rack Processing CO INC has 34 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 Rack Processing CO INC operate in?
Rack Processing CO INC operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rack Processing CO INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rack Processing CO INC ranks #28,762 (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 Rack Processing CO INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Rack Processing CO INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,525 is above the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Monterrey Iron and Metal CO. in San Antonio, TX is a similar wholesale trade employer with $12,528 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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