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Manufacturing · Battle Creek, MI

Systex Products Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Systex Products Corporation ranks #49,340 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty55% serious
$6,160
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#49,340
of 99,447 penalized employers

Systex Products Corporation in Battle Creek, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,160. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Systex Products Corporation 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,340 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Sos Soda Blasting, INC. in Rockford, IL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,160 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#49,340
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 65/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Systex Products Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Systex Products Corporation 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

$6,160 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Systex Products Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.111.321.531.741.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUMBLE BEE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10UNIVERSAL PURE COLD …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SEMINOLE PRECAST MAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELTA OIL MILL, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40INTERNATIONAL AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAUER COMPRESSORS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BIMBO BAKERIES USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10PERKINS & MARIE CALL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ADMP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15KNAUF INSULATION, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CARO NUT COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOOD OLD DAYS FOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22SUPERIOR ROLL FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5IDAHO TIMBER OF BOIS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13BAKERY FEEDS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3AEROLITE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CUSTOM POLY BAG, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6INTEGRATED ILLUMINAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10TULIP MOLDED PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Systex Products Corp…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Systex Products Corporation has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Systex Products Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Systex Products Corporation sits at penalty rank #21,103 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,160 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $6,160 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Systex Products Corporation Compares

Systex Products Corporation's 3.67 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

2015-06-10

Last Inspection

2021-02-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,053

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $2,053 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$12,600

Current Penalty Amount

$6,160

Penalty Reduction

51.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$6,160

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,440 from the initial assessment of $12,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Systex Products Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Systex Products Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $6,160 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,053 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Systex Products Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,160 here).

Complete Welders Supply $6,160 CA The Valspar Corporation $6,160 IL Sos Soda Blasting, INC. $6,160 IL Allen Harim Farms, LLC $6,160 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bumble Bee Foods LLC 3 insp. Santa Fe Springs, CA Universal Pure Cold Storage, LLC 3 insp. Lincoln, NE Seminole Precast Manufacturing, INC. 3 insp. Macon, GA ND Paper INC. 3 insp. Wisconsin Rapids, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Diversified Engineering & Plastics LLC
Jackson, MI
5 inspections $6,160
Complete Welders Supply
Napa, CA
2 inspections $6,160
The Valspar Corporation
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $6,160
Sos Soda Blasting, INC.
Rockford, IL
2 inspections $6,160
Allen Harim Farms, LLC
Liberty, NC
2 inspections $6,160

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What to do with this record

Use Systex Products Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Systex Products Corporation against Diversified Engineering & Plastics LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Systex Products Corporation's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Systex Products Corporation also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Systex Products Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Systex Products Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Systex Products Corporation have? ▼
Systex Products Corporation has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,160.
How many OSHA inspections has Systex Products Corporation had? ▼
Systex Products Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-10 and the most recent on 2021-02-24. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Systex Products Corporation? ▼
Systex Products Corporation has been assessed $6,160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,600 (a 51.1% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Systex Products Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Systex Products Corporation has 6 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.
Has Systex Products Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Systex Products Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Systex Products Corporation operate in? ▼
Systex Products Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Systex Products Corporation owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Systex Products Corporation owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Systex Products Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Systex Products Corporation ranks #49,340 (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 Systex Products Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Systex Products Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,160 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, Sos Soda Blasting, INC. in Rockford, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,160 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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