Manufacturing · Boyne City, MI

Arete Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Arete Industries INC has a relatively clean safety record: 0 violations across 2 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Compiled by Plainworker Editorial, Workplace Safety Editorial Team · July 8, 2026

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OSHA penalties: 0
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections

Arete Industries INC in Boyne City, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Arete Industries INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. None of these inspections resulted in a citation. 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, Atlas Assembly in Arcadia, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

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violations per inspection: 0.0%
of violations were serious

What the Data Says About Arete Industries INC

The federal enforcement record for Arete Industries INC in Boyne City, MI shows 2 OSHA inspections with zero violations cited, a cleaner record than the Manufacturing sector average of 7.8 violations per employer.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against Arete Industries INC to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer.

Inspection activity spans from 2022-12-12 to 2022-12-12, a window of roughly 1 year.

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2022-12-12

Last Inspection

2022-12-12

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.0 violations per visit. That's $0 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Arete Industries INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Arete Industries INC	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.5
Violations	0	7.8
Total Penalty	$0	$15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$0	$6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arete Industries INC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Arete Industries INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 0 violations across 2 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does Arete Industries INC have? ▼

Arete Industries INC has 0 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $0.

How many OSHA inspections has Arete Industries INC had? ▼

Arete Industries INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2022-12-12 and the most recent on 2022-12-12. This averages 0.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Arete Industries INC? ▼

Arete Industries INC has been assessed $0 in current OSHA penalties.

What industry does Arete Industries INC operate in? ▼

Arete Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

How does Arete Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Arete Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Atlas Assembly in Arcadia, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 in current penalties.

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These figures are the federal enforcement record on file and reflect past inspections, not a statement about current workplace conditions. See the disclaimer for how to read them.

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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