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Manufacturing · Hemlock, MI

Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 ranks #73,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 30 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty30% serious
$2,353
OSHA penalties
30
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#73,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 in Hemlock, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 30 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,353. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 30 violations, averaging 10.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,593 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Ambac International Company in Elgin, SC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,352 in current penalties.

10.0
violations per inspection
30.0%
of violations were serious
#73,593
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 30 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.0 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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,353 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.69.116.523.931.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFirst Co, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COLUMBIANA BOILER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21AGROPUR, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JCG INDUSTRIES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6THE PROTECTIVE GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24BRAUN INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23POLYCONVERSIONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 28STRAUS FAMILY CREAME…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED STATES BAKERY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13GREYSTONE OF VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22OLAM WEST COAST, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5DELA INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TRM MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GBC METALS LLC DBA O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22WENNER BREAD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3INTERNATIONAL SEAFOO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17REFLECTIVE CONCEPTS,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARGO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8PLASTIC CONTAINER CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Cornerstone Fabricat…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 30 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.

Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 is the #28,879 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,353).

How Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 Compares

Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1's 10.00 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 (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-07-05

Last Inspection

2013-06-27

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$784

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 10.0 violations per visit. That's $784 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

30.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.3% of total

20

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$5,620

Current Penalty Amount

$2,353

Penalty Reduction

58.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,267 from the initial assessment of $5,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 30 8.0
Total Penalty $2,353 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $784 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,353 here).

Ambac International Company $2,352 SC Builder's Choice Marble & Granite $2,352 VA York Granite $2,352 VA Chemtron, INC. $2,351 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

First Co 3 insp. Dallas, TX Columbiana Boiler Company, LLC 3 insp. Columbiana, OH Agropur, INC. 3 insp. Lake Norden, SD JCG Industries, INC. DBA Koch Foods 3 insp. Franklin Park, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Ambac International Company
Elgin, SC
2 inspections $2,352
Builder's Choice Marble & Granite
Midlothian, VA
2 inspections $2,352
York Granite
Yorktown, VA
2 inspections $2,352
Creative Eye American Apparel
Paducah, KY
0 inspections $0
Chemtron, INC.
Lorton, VA
2 inspections $2,351

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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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 30 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 have? ▼
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 has 30 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,353.
How many OSHA inspections has Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 had? ▼
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-07-05 and the most recent on 2013-06-27. This averages 10.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1? ▼
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 has been assessed $2,353 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,620 (a 58.1% reduction).
Does Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 has 9 serious violations, and 1 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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 operate in? ▼
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1 ranks #73,593 (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 Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Cornerstone Fabricating & Construction PLT 1's total OSHA penalty of $2,353 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, Ambac International Company in Elgin, SC is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,352 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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