Manufacturing · Grand Rapids, MI

Dematic

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dematic ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 1 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty68% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$15,900
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 1
OSHA inspections: #22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dematic in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $15,900. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 68 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 Dematic once. These inspections turned up 25 violations, averaging 25.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #22,650 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 17 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 (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $249,423 in back wages owed to 64 affected workers. For comparison, SL Tennessee, LLC in Clinton, TN is another manufacturing employer with 1 OSHA inspection on record and $4,550 in current penalties.

25.0
violations per inspection: 68.0%
of violations were serious: #22,650
of 99,447 penalized employers: $249,423
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 1 OSHA inspection (25.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
F Wage & hour compliance: $249K in back wages owed across 3 WHD cases ($83K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Dematic

$15,900
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Dematic sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$15,900 Bottom 23% least affordable more affordable than 23% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Dematic.

Dematic has 1 OSHA inspection on record and 25 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.

Dematic in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Dematic is the #10,754 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($15,900). WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Dematic at rank #82 of 4,429 employers ($249,423 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $15,900 OSHA penalties plus $249,423 WHD back wages (94.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Dematic Compares

Dematic's 25.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-12-05

Last Inspection

2017-12-05

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

25.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 25.0 violations per visit. That's $15,900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

68.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

32.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$31,800

Current Penalty Amount

$15,900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$265,323

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $15,900 from the initial assessment of $31,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$249,423

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$3,897

Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average

$83,141

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Dematic owed $249,423 in back wages to 64 employees across 3 cases and 68 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Dematic	Industry Avg
Inspections	1	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$15,900	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$15,900	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($15,900 here).

Walter Long Manufacturing CO., INC. $15,900 PA Swagger Foods Corporation $15,900 IL Mitchell Industrial Tire CO., INC. $15,900 TN Masonry Reinforcing Corporation of America $15,900 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (1 inspections here).

International Stone Gallery 1 insp. Lockport, NY Grace Industries, INC. 1 insp. Fredonia, PA Southwest Processors Exchange 1 insp. Tonopah, AZ Amphenol Aerospace Operations 1 insp. Sidney, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Elringklinger USA, INC.

Buford, GA

14 inspections $265,378

3 inspections $27,541

Austin Powder Company

MC Arthur, OH

9 inspections $266,141

Adams Commnunications & Engineering Tech

Reston, VA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Dematic against Elringklinger USA, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
See whether Dematic's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
Dematic also carries $249,423 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 Dematic safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Dematic's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 1 inspections, including 17 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 Dematic have? ▼

Dematic has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 17 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $15,900.

How many OSHA inspections has Dematic had? ▼

Dematic has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-05 and the most recent on 2017-12-05. This averages 25.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Dematic? ▼

Dematic has been assessed $15,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $31,800 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $249,423 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Dematic have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Dematic has 17 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 Dematic been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 3 enforcement cases against Dematic, resulting in $249,423 in back wages owed to 64 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Dematic operate in? ▼

Dematic operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333922). 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 Dematic owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Dematic 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 $249,423 in back wages owed by this employer across 3 cases.

Where does Dematic rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dematic ranks #22,650 (the top quarter 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 Dematic's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Dematic's total OSHA penalty of $15,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.0x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, SL Tennessee, LLC in Clinton, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,550 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.