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Detroit Manufacturing Systems

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Detroit Manufacturing Systems ranks #63,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty70% serious
$3,650
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#63,648
of 99,447 penalized employers

Detroit Manufacturing Systems in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,650. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Detroit Manufacturing Systems 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #63,648 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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 $1,200 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Piedmont Metal Products, INC. in Bedford, VA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,850 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection
70.0%
of violations were serious
#63,648
of 99,447 penalized employers
$1,200
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 54/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $1K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($1K 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Detroit Manufacturing Systems runs well below peers (0.23x 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

$3,650 Top 36% most affordable more affordable than 64% 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Detroit Manufacturin…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Detroit Manufacturing Systems has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Detroit Manufacturing Systems in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Detroit Manufacturing Systems sits at penalty rank #25,832 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,650 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Detroit Manufacturing Systems ranks #4,302 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($1,200).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,650 OSHA penalties plus $1,200 WHD back wages (24.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Detroit Manufacturing Systems Compares

Detroit Manufacturing Systems's 5.00 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 (0.23x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-10-28

Last Inspection

2023-03-22

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,825

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $1,825 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

70.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

30.0% 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

$7,300

Current Penalty Amount

$3,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$4,850

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,650 from the initial assessment of $7,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,200
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Detroit Manufacturing Systems Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $3,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,825 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,650 here).

Athens Plow Company, INC. $3,650 TN Southern Finishing INC. $3,650 VA Structural Steel of Carolina, LLC $3,650 NC Artfx, INC $3,650 NC

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Piedmont Metal Products, INC.
Bedford, VA
2 inspections $4,850
Statewide Boring & Machine
Belleville, MI
3 inspections $4,850
Mill Creek Associates, INC.
Antioch, TN
2 inspections $4,850
Harlo Products Corporation
Grandville, MI
2 inspections $4,850
Spraytek INC
Madison Heights, MI
3 inspections $4,850

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What to do with this record

Use Detroit Manufacturing Systems's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Detroit Manufacturing Systems against Piedmont Metal Products, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Detroit Manufacturing Systems's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Detroit Manufacturing Systems also carries $1,200 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Detroit Manufacturing Systems's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 2 inspections, including 7 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems have? ▼
Detroit Manufacturing Systems has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,650.
How many OSHA inspections has Detroit Manufacturing Systems had? ▼
Detroit Manufacturing Systems has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-10-28 and the most recent on 2023-03-22. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Detroit Manufacturing Systems? ▼
Detroit Manufacturing Systems has been assessed $3,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,300 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,200 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Detroit Manufacturing Systems have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Detroit Manufacturing Systems has 7 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Detroit Manufacturing Systems, resulting in $1,200 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems operate in? ▼
Detroit Manufacturing Systems operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). 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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Detroit Manufacturing Systems 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 $1,200 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Detroit Manufacturing Systems rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Detroit Manufacturing Systems ranks #63,648 (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 Detroit Manufacturing Systems's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Detroit Manufacturing Systems's total OSHA penalty of $3,650 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, Piedmont Metal Products, INC. in Bedford, VA is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,850 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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