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Manufacturing · Three Rivers, MI

American Axle & Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), American Axle & Manufacturing INC ranks #4,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 15 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty74% serious
$58,150
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#4,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

American Axle & Manufacturing INC in Three Rivers, MI has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $58,150. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected American Axle & Manufacturing INC 15 times over 8 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,108 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 far above peers (5.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gage Brothers Concrete Products, INC. in Sioux Falls, SD is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $58,189 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
73.7%
of violations were serious
#4,108
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 72/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows American Axle & Manufacturing INC runs well above peers (3.7x 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

$58,150 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($58,150) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $58,150 $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 American Axle & Manufacturing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.1022.344.566.889.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTYSON FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 40DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 35OVERHILL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 75GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9ART HORIZONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 39GLACIER FISH COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6ULTIUM CELLS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 64CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 38THE HC COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 20TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 4VISCOFAN USA INC., OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 38ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 13WASHINGTON POTATO CO…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 48UNITED STATES STEEL …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 20PACIFIC COAST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 13WOODLAND PULP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 25PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 51BERNALILLO, TOWN OF, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 85CREEKSTONE FARMS PRE…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 34American Axle & Manu…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 19
American Axle & Manufacturing INC has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

American Axle & Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, American Axle & Manufacturing INC ranks #2,100 at $58,150 current penalty.

How American Axle & Manufacturing INC Compares

American Axle & Manufacturing INC's 1.27 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 above peers (3.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2017-02-27

Last Inspection

2025-05-27

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,877

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 15 inspections over 8 years, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $3,877 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

73.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.5% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

15.8% 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

$84,100

Current Penalty Amount

$58,150

Penalty Reduction

30.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $25,950 from the initial assessment of $84,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric American Axle & Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $58,150 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,877 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($58,150 here).

Hilltop Slate, INC. $58,152 NY Orlando Baking Company $58,155 OH Gage Brothers Concrete Products, INC. $58,189 SD Schneider Electric USA, INC. $58,101 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Tyson Foods INC 15 insp. Dakota City, NE Davis Wire Corporation 15 insp. Irwindale, CA Overhill Farms, INC. 15 insp. Vernon, CA General Motors LLC 15 insp. Spring Hill, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Hilltop Slate, INC.
Middle Granville, NY
2 inspections $58,152
Orlando Baking Company
Cleveland, OH
6 inspections $58,155
ABH Nature's Products
Brentwood, NY
0 inspections $0
Gage Brothers Concrete Products, INC.
Sioux Falls, SD
7 inspections $58,189
Schneider Electric USA, INC.
Oxford, OH
6 inspections $58,101

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What to do with this record

Use American Axle & Manufacturing INC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 American Axle & Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, American Axle & Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 15 inspections, including 14 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does American Axle & Manufacturing INC have? ▼
American Axle & Manufacturing INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $58,150.
How many OSHA inspections has American Axle & Manufacturing INC had? ▼
American Axle & Manufacturing INC has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-02-27 and the most recent on 2025-05-27. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for American Axle & Manufacturing INC? ▼
American Axle & Manufacturing INC has been assessed $58,150 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $84,100 (a 30.9% reduction).
Does American Axle & Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. American Axle & Manufacturing INC has 14 serious violations, and 2 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 American Axle & Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
American Axle & Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does American Axle & Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, American Axle & Manufacturing INC ranks #4,108 (the top 5% 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 American Axle & Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
American Axle & Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $58,150 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.7x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gage Brothers Concrete Products, INC. in Sioux Falls, SD is a similar manufacturing employer with $58,189 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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