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Vulcan Wood Products INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Vulcan Wood Products INC ranks #90,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 7 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty43% serious
$625
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#90,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Vulcan Wood Products INC in Vulcan, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Vulcan Wood Products INC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 3.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,987 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cornerstone Materials LLC in Chino Valley, AZ is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $625 in current penalties.

3.5
violations per inspection
42.9%
of violations were serious
#90,987
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 39/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Vulcan Wood Products INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Vulcan Wood Products INC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$625 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Vulcan Wood Products INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSILVER BAY SEAFOODS,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PRECISION BUILD SOLU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CARMEN CREATIVE CABI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38MEGLIO INTERIORS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14WEST COAST IRON, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12NITREX INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALLIED TUBE AND COND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MASTERCRAFTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29COASTAL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ASSONET INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20BALDWIN FILTERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7MICROTECH KNIVES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24ROYAL INTERPACK NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11PIQUA CHAMPION FOUND…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21THE EUCLID CHEMICAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2B Y MARBLE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JV MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AJINOMOTO FOODS NORT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13NORTHERN WIND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Vulcan Wood Products…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7
Vulcan Wood Products INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Vulcan Wood Products INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Vulcan Wood Products INC ranks #33,466 at $625 current penalty.

How Vulcan Wood Products INC Compares

Vulcan Wood Products INC's 3.50 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-12-01

Last Inspection

2012-11-20

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$313

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 3.5 violations per visit. That's $313 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

42.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

14.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$625

Current Penalty Amount

$625

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Vulcan Wood Products INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $625 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $313 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($625 here).

Freeman Boatworks LLC $625 SC Advantage Signs and Graphics INC $625 MN Plastic Technologies of Vermont $625 VT Cornerstone Materials LLC $625 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Silver Bay Seafoods, LLC 2 insp. False Pass, AK Precision Build Solutions, LLC 2 insp. Tampa, FL Carmen Creative Cabinet, L.L.C. 2 insp. Belton, TX Meglio Interiors, LLC 2 insp. Chamblee, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Freeman Boatworks LLC
Charleston, SC
4 inspections $625
Advantage Signs and Graphics INC
ST Paul, MN
2 inspections $625
Plastic Technologies of Vermont
South Burlington, VT
2 inspections $625
Cornerstone Materials LLC
Chino Valley, AZ
2 inspections $625
Northwestern Casket CO
New Hope, MN
2 inspections $625

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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 Vulcan Wood Products INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Vulcan Wood Products INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 7 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Vulcan Wood Products INC have? ▼
Vulcan Wood Products INC has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $625.
How many OSHA inspections has Vulcan Wood Products INC had? ▼
Vulcan Wood Products INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-12-01 and the most recent on 2012-11-20. This averages 3.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Vulcan Wood Products INC? ▼
Vulcan Wood Products INC has been assessed $625 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Vulcan Wood Products INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Vulcan Wood Products INC has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Vulcan Wood Products INC operate in? ▼
Vulcan Wood Products INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Vulcan Wood Products INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Vulcan Wood Products INC ranks #90,987 (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 Vulcan Wood Products INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Vulcan Wood Products INC's total OSHA penalty of $625 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cornerstone Materials LLC in Chino Valley, AZ is a similar manufacturing employer with $625 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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