Under US federal law, all physically abled inmates who are not a security risk or have a health exception are required to work, either for UNICOR or at some other prison job.

[6] Under current law, all physically able inmates who are not a security risk or have a health exception are required to work, either for UNICOR or at some other prison job.

[4] In fiscal year 2016, FPI's business were organized, managed, and internally reported as six operation segments based upon products and services.

Industry standard practice for this mandates a mechanical crushing machine to minimize danger from flying glass, with an isolated air system to avoid releasing lead, barium, and phosphor compounds to the workplace atmosphere.

FPI initiated corrective action to address this finding, and claims to currently meet or exceed industry standards in its recycling operations.

[17] Combat helmets produced by FPI at one factory were at the center of a US Department of Justice lawsuit and $3 million settlement paid by ArmorSource, the prime contractor.