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Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC ranks #1,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 72 violations across 13 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty51% serious
$96,520
OSHA penalties
72
Violations cited
13
OSHA inspections
#1,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC in Ferndale, MI has been the subject of 13 OSHA workplace inspections and 72 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $96,520. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC 13 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 72 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,887 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 37 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 (5.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC in Lynchburg, VA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $96,576 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
51.4%
of violations were serious
#1,887
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 9/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 72 violations across 13 OSHA inspections (5.5 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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC runs far above peers (6.1x 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

$96,520 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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 ($96,520) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $96,520 $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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both12.913.01313.013.1044.689.3133.9178.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFINCH PAPER LLC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21ARCELORMITTAL BURNS …, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 9NASSCO, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 5HOME MARKET FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 38THE LION BREWERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 31AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47CARGILL MEAT SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 47WELLBORN CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 21GOODYEAR TIRE AND RU…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 16LIBERTY SAFE & SECUR…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 6CF&I STEEL, L.P., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 37AMERICAN CAST IRON P…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 37VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 0MAYNARD STEEL CASTIN…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 32P.H. GLATFELTER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 12TESLA MOTORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 34ABBYLAND FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 60PCC STRUCTURALS INC, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 104ALUMINUM SHAPES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 170ND PAPER INC., OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 26Brass Aluminum Forgi…, OSHA inspections: 13 · Violations cited: 72
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC has 13 OSHA inspections on record and 72 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.

Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC is the #1,007 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($96,520).

How Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC Compares

Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC's 5.54 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 far above peers (6.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

13

First Inspection

2013-05-29

Last Inspection

2022-02-14

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 13 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $7,425 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

37

Serious

51.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

14

Repeat

19.4% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

29.2% 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

$193,040

Current Penalty Amount

$96,520

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $96,520 from the initial assessment of $193,040. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 13 2.6
Violations 72 8.0
Total Penalty $96,520 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,425 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($96,520 here).

FBS Manufacturing CORP. $96,551 GA Vertis Communications $96,560 NJ Georgia Pacific $96,471 VA Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC $96,576 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (13 inspections here).

Finch Paper LLC 13 insp. Glens Falls, NY Arcelormittal Burns Harbor 13 insp. Burns Harbor, IN Nassco 13 insp. San Diego, CA Home Market Foods, INC. 13 insp. Norwood, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

FBS Manufacturing CORP.
Marietta, GA
3 inspections $96,551
Vertis Communications
Monroe Township, NJ
5 inspections $96,560
Georgia Pacific
Big Island, VA
3 inspections $96,471
Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC
Lynchburg, VA
3 inspections $96,576
Kraft Heinz Company
Dover, DE
3 inspections $96,452

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What to do with this record

Use Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC'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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 72 violations across 13 inspections, including 37 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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC have? ▼
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC has 72 OSHA violations on record, including 37 serious, 0 willful, and 14 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $96,520.
How many OSHA inspections has Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC had? ▼
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC has had 13 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-05-29 and the most recent on 2022-02-14. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC? ▼
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC has been assessed $96,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $193,040 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC has 37 serious violations, and 14 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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC operate in? ▼
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC ranks #1,887 (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 Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Brass Aluminum Forging Enterprises LLC's total OSHA penalty of $96,520 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (6.1x the average). The employer has 13 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC in Lynchburg, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $96,576 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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