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Manufacturing · Detroit, MI

Adhesive Systems INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Adhesive Systems INC ranks #47,283 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$6,625
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#47,283
of 99,447 penalized employers

Adhesive Systems INC in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,625. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Adhesive Systems INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,283 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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. For comparison, Industrial Fabricating Corporation in East Syracuse, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,625 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#47,283
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Adhesive Systems INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Adhesive Systems INC 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

$6,625 Bottom 48% least affordable more affordable than 48% 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 Adhesive Systems INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.336.755.073.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHNELL ILLINOIS TA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SPRINGCO METAL COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CUISINE SOLUTIONS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARRINGTON SAWMILL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70MARATHON GALVESTON B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SELMA PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL PLASTIC EXTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SORRENTO LACTALIS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GENERAL ALUM NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLISLE PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HDT EXPEDITIONARY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAM H. HARVEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18U.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOHMANN & BARNARD, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GSF PLASTICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION IRON WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Adhesive Systems INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Adhesive Systems INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Adhesive Systems INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Adhesive Systems INC sits at penalty rank #20,387 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,625 assessed).

How Adhesive Systems INC Compares

Adhesive Systems INC's 3.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2013-07-12

Last Inspection

2016-04-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,208

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $2,208 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$8,500

Current Penalty Amount

$6,625

Penalty Reduction

22.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,875 from the initial assessment of $8,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Adhesive Systems INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $6,625 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,208 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,625 here).

Industrial Fabricating Corporation $6,625 NY England, INC. $6,625 TN Diamond Casting and Machine Company, INC. $6,625 NH Vanderhall Motor Works INC. $6,625 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bushnell Illinois Tank CO. D/B/a Schuld/Bushnell 3 insp. Valley, NE Springco Metal Coatings INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Cuisine Solutions San Antonio 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Arrington Sawmill, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Industrial Fabricating Corporation
East Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $6,625
England, INC.
New Tazewell, TN
2 inspections $6,625
Diamond Casting and Machine Company, INC.
Hollis, NH
3 inspections $6,625
Vanderhall Motor Works INC.
Provo, UT
4 inspections $6,625
R. K. J. Pallets, INC. DBA Kitty Pallets
Bellwood, IL
2 inspections $6,625

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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 Adhesive Systems INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Adhesive Systems INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Adhesive Systems INC have? ▼
Adhesive Systems INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,625.
How many OSHA inspections has Adhesive Systems INC had? ▼
Adhesive Systems INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-07-12 and the most recent on 2016-04-12. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Adhesive Systems INC? ▼
Adhesive Systems INC has been assessed $6,625 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,500 (a 22.1% reduction).
Does Adhesive Systems INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Adhesive Systems INC has 9 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 Adhesive Systems INC operate in? ▼
Adhesive Systems INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Adhesive Systems INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Adhesive Systems INC ranks #47,283 (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 Adhesive Systems INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Adhesive Systems INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,625 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, Industrial Fabricating Corporation in East Syracuse, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,625 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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