Manufacturing · Pellston, MI

Vte INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vte INC ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 8 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty63% serious
$525
OSHA penalties
8
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vte INC in Pellston, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 8 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $525. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Vte INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 8 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #92,342 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Berlon Industries LLC in Juneau, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $525 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#92,342
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 8 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vte INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vte INC 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

$525 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 Vte INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.00.39.418.527.636.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFORMED FIBER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 18INTEPLAST GROUP CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7THE SHYFT GROUP DURA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23PACIFIC PAPER TUBE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19ATCO RUBBER PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12AFG USA (NON-WOVENS)…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 29HELLERMANNTYTON CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5LANCASTER LEAF TOBAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CREATIVE LAMINATES I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 27BROOKFIELD FABRICATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11TAYLOR PACKAGING COR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17ELIXIR EXTRUSIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6KOLD-DRAFT INTERNATI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17BRADLEY STONE INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 21EXXON MOBIL, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 35FARM FRESH FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2SENIOR FLEXONICS PAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11HOOSIER MAGNETICS, INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 25CAR TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CAR-FRESHNER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3Vte INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8
Vte INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 8 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.

Vte INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vte INC ranks #33,748 at $525 current penalty.

How Vte INC Compares

Vte INC's 2.00 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 well below peers (0.03x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2011-12-14

Last Inspection

2012-01-18

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$131

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $131 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

37.5% 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

$1,050

Current Penalty Amount

$525

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $525 from the initial assessment of $1,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Vte INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Vte INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 8 8.0
Total Penalty $525 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $131 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Vte INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Vte INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 8 violations across 4 inspections, including 5 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 Vte INC have?
Vte INC has 8 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $525.
How many OSHA inspections has Vte INC had?
Vte INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-12-14 and the most recent on 2012-01-18. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vte INC?
Vte INC has been assessed $525 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,050 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Vte INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Vte INC has 5 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 Vte INC operate in?
Vte INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326299). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vte INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vte INC ranks #92,342 (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 Vte INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Vte INC's total OSHA penalty of $525 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Berlon Industries LLC in Juneau, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $525 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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