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Advance Engineering Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Advance Engineering Company has a mixed safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$7,200
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#45,078
of 100,495 penalized employers

Advance Engineering Company in Canton, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Advance Engineering Company 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Daniels Lumber Sales, INC. in Liberty, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,200 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
55%
of penalized employers rank lower

How Advance Engineering Company compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Advance Engineering Company runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,200 Bottom 45% least affordable more affordable than 45% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). This entry sits in this band. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Above this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Above this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 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

What the Data Says About Advance Engineering Company

The federal enforcement record for Advance Engineering Company in Canton, MI includes 3 OSHA inspections and 3 violations, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 3 (100.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 0 (0.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $11,400 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $7,200 - a 36.8% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $2,400. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately below peers (0.5x the sector average).

Inspection activity spans from 2016-03-24 to 2017-08-25, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-03-24

Last Inspection

2017-08-25

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

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

$11,400

Current Penalty Amount

$7,200

Penalty Reduction

36.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,200 from the initial assessment of $11,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Advance Engineering Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Advance Engineering Company Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.5
Violations 3 7.8
Total Penalty $7,200 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,400 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Advance Engineering Company safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Advance Engineering Company's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 3 violations across 3 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 Advance Engineering Company have? ▼
Advance Engineering Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Advance Engineering Company had? ▼
Advance Engineering Company has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-03-24 and the most recent on 2017-08-25. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Advance Engineering Company? ▼
Advance Engineering Company has been assessed $7,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,400 (a 36.8% reduction).
Does Advance Engineering Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Advance Engineering Company has 3 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 Advance Engineering Company operate in? ▼
Advance Engineering Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
How does Advance Engineering Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Advance Engineering Company's total OSHA penalty of $7,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Daniels Lumber Sales, INC. in Liberty, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,200 in current penalties.

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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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