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Aspen Surgical

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Aspen Surgical ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 7 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty86% serious
$1,400
OSHA penalties
7
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Aspen Surgical in Caledonia, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 7 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Aspen Surgical 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 7 violations, averaging 2.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #82,453 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Quality Controlled MFG CO in Kent, WA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,400 in current penalties.

2.3
violations per inspection
85.7%
of violations were serious
#82,453
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 56/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 7 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (2.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Aspen Surgical compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Aspen Surgical runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,400 Top 17% most affordable more affordable than 83% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Aspen Surgical.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.110.52131.441.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDAKOTA BODIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30LE PAFE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17TFP CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28EQUISTAR CHEMICALS, LP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BIZON GROUP INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25UNITED WINDOW & DOOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12SOUTHERN MINNESOTA B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KARAVAN TRAILERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7J.B. STAMPING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 29EXPERA SPECIALTY SOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9EVERSON TESLA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28AMERICAN BUILDING SU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33SOUTHERN STATES COOP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NEWMAN TECHNOLOGY SO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 40AMERICAN ACRYLIC & I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11JIM C. HAMER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MERRILL INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15EATON CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COINCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GUNBOAT INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13Aspen Surgical, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7
Aspen Surgical has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 7 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.

Aspen Surgical in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Aspen Surgical ranks #31,266 at $1,400 current penalty.

How Aspen Surgical Compares

Aspen Surgical's 2.33 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 below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-04-07

Last Inspection

2012-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$467

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 2.3 violations per visit. That's $467 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

85.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

14.3% 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

$3,000

Current Penalty Amount

$1,400

Penalty Reduction

53.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,600 from the initial assessment of $3,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Aspen Surgical compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Aspen Surgical Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 7 8.0
Total Penalty $1,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $467 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Aspen Surgical, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,400 here).

Minuteman Press $1,400 WA Quality Controlled MFG CO $1,400 WA Oxlite Manufacturing $1,400 LA Standard Ceramic Supply Company $1,400 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dakota Bodies, LLC 3 insp. Watertown, SD Le Pafe, INC. 3 insp. Montebello, CA TFP Corporation 3 insp. Medina, OH Equistar Chemicals, LP 3 insp. Tuscola, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Minuteman Press
Vancouver, WA
2 inspections $1,400
Kennametal INC
Traverse City, MI
2 inspections $1,400
Quality Controlled MFG CO
Kent, WA
3 inspections $1,400
Phoenix Composite Solutions
Oscoda, MI
3 inspections $1,400
Jcim Lansing
Lansing, MI
2 inspections $1,400

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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 Aspen Surgical safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Aspen Surgical's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 7 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Aspen Surgical have? ▼
Aspen Surgical has 7 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Aspen Surgical had? ▼
Aspen Surgical has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-07 and the most recent on 2012-03-22. This averages 2.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Aspen Surgical? ▼
Aspen Surgical has been assessed $1,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,000 (a 53.3% reduction).
Does Aspen Surgical have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Aspen Surgical has 6 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 Aspen Surgical operate in? ▼
Aspen Surgical operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Aspen Surgical rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Aspen Surgical ranks #82,453 (the lower 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 Aspen Surgical's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Aspen Surgical's total OSHA penalty of $1,400 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, Quality Controlled MFG CO in Kent, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,400 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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