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Cascade Engineering

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cascade Engineering ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$4,500
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cascade Engineering in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,500. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 0 WHD violations against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cascade Engineering 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #58,528 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Amhawk LLC in Coloma, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,500 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#58,528
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 84/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Cascade Engineering compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Cascade Engineering runs well below peers (0.29x 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

$4,500 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Cascade Engineering.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0027.354.581.8109.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARTHAGE SPECIALTY P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 104CUISINE SOLUTIONS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3AXION CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ABRASIVE TECHNOLOGY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13WOODWARD DESIGN + BU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10SCHWANS GLOBAL SUPPL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AMES TRUE TEMPER, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11LMC-HB CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4INDUSTRIAL TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TOP DIE CASTING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREIF, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SEALY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2TRIBE 9 FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PAI INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24UNION SLAUGHTER HOUS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16TARRIER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PAKO INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PINNACLE POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ELGIN INDUSTRIES DBA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Cascade Engineering, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Cascade Engineering has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Cascade Engineering in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cascade Engineering is the #24,019 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($4,500).

Combined federal exposure here: $4,500 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Cascade Engineering Compares

Cascade Engineering's 1.00 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 (0.29x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-08-31

Last Inspection

2020-11-19

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,250

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $2,250 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

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

$9,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,500

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,500

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,500 from the initial assessment of $9,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Cascade Engineering Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,250 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,500 here).

Absolute Finishing, LLC $4,500 NV Pactiv LLC $4,500 IL Speciality Tires of America $4,500 PA Air Products and Chemicals, INC. $4,500 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Carthage Specialty Paperboard, INC. 2 insp. Carthage, NY Cuisine Solutions INC. 2 insp. Alexandria, VA Axion Corporation 2 insp. Huntsville, AL Abrasive Technology, INC. 2 insp. Lewis Center, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pactiv LLC
Frankfort, IL
2 inspections $4,500
Amhawk LLC
Coloma, MI
2 inspections $4,500
Avalon & Tahoe Manufacturing INC
Alma, MI
3 inspections $4,500
Doncasters INC., Storms Forge
Springfield, MA
2 inspections $4,500
Schwartz Manufacturing CO.
Two Rivers, WI
2 inspections $4,500

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What to do with this record

Use Cascade Engineering's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Cascade Engineering against Pactiv LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Cascade Engineering's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Cascade Engineering also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Cascade Engineering safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cascade Engineering's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 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 Cascade Engineering have? ▼
Cascade Engineering has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Cascade Engineering had? ▼
Cascade Engineering has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-08-31 and the most recent on 2020-11-19. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cascade Engineering? ▼
Cascade Engineering has been assessed $4,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Cascade Engineering have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cascade Engineering has 2 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.
Has Cascade Engineering been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Cascade Engineering, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Cascade Engineering operate in? ▼
Cascade Engineering operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326199). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Cascade Engineering owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Cascade Engineering owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Cascade Engineering rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cascade Engineering ranks #58,528 (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 Cascade Engineering's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cascade Engineering's total OSHA penalty of $4,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Amhawk LLC in Coloma, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,500 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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