Transportation & Warehousing · Taylor, MI

Dongah America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dongah America INC ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dongah America INC in Taylor, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dongah America INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Mugele of Michigan, INC in Saint Clair, MI is another transportation & warehousing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 68/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dongah America INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Transportation & Warehousing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dongah America INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Transportation & Warehousing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Dongah America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.006.813.620.427.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCONTINENTAL TERMINAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26TRANS GLOBAL SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCHER DANIELS MIDLA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NIFCO AMERICA CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SKYWEST AIRLINES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SSA MARINE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1GAT AIRLINE GROUND S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PREFERRED FREEZER SE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ADVENTIST HEALTH SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PARK AVENUE WHOLESAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BODY-SOLID, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2RTW LOGISTICS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHAH DISTRIBUTORS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SETTLEMYRE SEED CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6GREENWORKS NORTH AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3JET EXPRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RIVERFRONT LIMESTONE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CV TRADE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3INSERV, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4PORTS AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2Dongah America INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Dongah America INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Transportation & Warehousing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Dongah America INC in the Transportation & Warehousing enforcement ledger

Among 4,071 Transportation & Warehousing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Dongah America INC ranks #3,771 at $600 current penalty.

How Dongah America INC Compares

Dongah America INC's 1.50 violations per inspection compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector average of 3.2 violations per employer.

Against the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2018-06-19

Last Inspection

2018-06-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,295

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $300 per inspection vs. the Transportation & Warehousing average of $3,295.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Transportation & Warehousing

How Dongah America INC compares to the Transportation & Warehousing sector, which has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Dongah America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 1.9
Violations 3 3.2
Total Penalty $600 $6,129
Avg Penalty per Inspection $300 $3,295

Nationwide Transportation & Warehousing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Dongah America INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dongah America INC's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 serious violations. Compared to Transportation & Warehousing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Dongah America INC have?
Dongah America INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Dongah America INC had?
Dongah America INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2018-06-19 and the most recent on 2018-06-19. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dongah America INC?
Dongah America INC has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Dongah America INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dongah America INC has 1 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 Dongah America INC operate in?
Dongah America INC operates in the Transportation & Warehousing sector (NAICS code 488510). This industry has 9,914 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 18,441 total OSHA inspections and $60.77M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dongah America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dongah America INC ranks #91,681 (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 Dongah America INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Dongah America INC's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Transportation & Warehousing industry average of $6,129 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.9 per employer. For a direct comparison, Mugele of Michigan, INC in Saint Clair, MI is a similar transportation & warehousing employer with $600 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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