Wholesale Trade · Mancelona, MI

Dirosa Welding

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dirosa Welding ranks #90,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 14 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty57% serious
$680
OSHA penalties
14
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#90,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dirosa Welding in Mancelona, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 14 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $680. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dirosa Welding 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 14 violations, averaging 4.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #90,399 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Cat Hawthorne of Samoa INC. in Pago Pago, AS is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $675 in current penalties.

4.7
violations per inspection
57.1%
of violations were serious
#90,399
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 22/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 14 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (4.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dirosa Welding compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dirosa Welding runs well below peers (0.07x 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

$680 Top 9% most affordable more affordable than 91% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dirosa Welding.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.006.012.118.124.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSAVE MART SUPERMARKETS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6UNITED WHOLESALE LUM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GIORDANO'S VINELAND …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21DICHELLO DISTRIBUTOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9THORNTON AUTO CRUSHI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLO MASI & SONS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5PALLET MANAGEMENT SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0FRESHPOINT CONNECTICUT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0HERITAGE GRAIN COOPE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23C & S WHOLESALE GROC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GOLDEN TRADERS WHOLE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9FIBA TECHNOLOGIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6YANK WASTE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ZANKER ROAD RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4KAHUT WASTE SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7LANGLEY RECYCLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17H & H IRON AND METAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PULL-A-PART OF AUGUS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9JASPER PRODUCTS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1Dirosa Welding, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14
Dirosa Welding has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 14 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dirosa Welding in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Among 4,429 Wholesale Trade employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dirosa Welding ranks #4,144 at $680 current penalty.

How Dirosa Welding Compares

Dirosa Welding's 4.67 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.07x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-01-16

Last Inspection

2014-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$227

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.7 violations per visit. That's $227 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

57.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

42.9% 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

$1,400

Current Penalty Amount

$680

Penalty Reduction

51.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $720 from the initial assessment of $1,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Dirosa Welding compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dirosa Welding Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.0
Violations 14 5.5
Total Penalty $680 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $227 $4,665

Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Dirosa Welding safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dirosa Welding's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 14 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dirosa Welding have?
Dirosa Welding has 14 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $680.
How many OSHA inspections has Dirosa Welding had?
Dirosa Welding has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-01-16 and the most recent on 2014-01-16. This averages 4.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dirosa Welding?
Dirosa Welding has been assessed $680 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,400 (a 51.4% reduction).
Does Dirosa Welding have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dirosa Welding has 8 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.
What industry does Dirosa Welding operate in?
Dirosa Welding operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423830). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dirosa Welding rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dirosa Welding ranks #90,399 (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 Dirosa Welding's safety record compare to industry average?
Dirosa Welding's total OSHA penalty of $680 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Cat Hawthorne of Samoa INC. in Pago Pago, AS is a similar wholesale trade employer with $675 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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