Manufacturing · Niles, MI

DW National Standard Niles LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), DW National Standard Niles LLC ranks #3,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 40 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty95% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$60,750
OSHA penalties: 40
Violations cited: 8
OSHA inspections: #3,849
of 99,447 penalized employers

DW National Standard Niles LLC in Niles, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 40 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $60,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected DW National Standard Niles LLC 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 40 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #3,849 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Twincraft INC. in Winooski, VT is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $60,725 in current penalties.

5.0
violations per inspection: 95.0%
of violations were serious: #3,849
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 40 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$60,750
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows DW National Standard Niles LLC runs well above peers (3.9x 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

$60,750 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 DW National Standard Niles LLC.

DW National Standard Niles LLC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 40 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.

DW National Standard Niles LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: DW National Standard Niles LLC is the #1,977 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($60,750).

How DW National Standard Niles LLC Compares

DW National Standard Niles LLC'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 above peers (3.9x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-06-14

Last Inspection

2023-12-20

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,594

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $7,594 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

95.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

2.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

2.5% 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

$114,100

Current Penalty Amount

$60,750

Penalty Reduction

46.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $53,350 from the initial assessment of $114,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How DW National Standard Niles LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	DW National Standard Niles LLC	Industry Avg
Inspections	8	2.6
Violations	40	8.0
Total Penalty	$60,750	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$7,594	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for DW National Standard Niles LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($60,750 here).

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative $60,736 ND Industrial Ceramic Products, INC. AKA Icp $60,732 OH Solo Cup Operating Corporation $60,769 TX Twincraft INC. $60,725 VT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Union Electric Steel Corporation 8 insp. Carnegie, PA Dewayne's Quality Metal Coatings, LLC 8 insp. Lexington, TN Amsted Rail 8 insp. Keokuk, IA Seda North America INC. 8 insp. Mount Pleasant, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Minn-Dak Farmers Cooperative

Wahpeton, ND

5 inspections $60,736

Industrial Ceramic Products, INC. AKA Icp

Marysville, OH

4 inspections $60,732

Solo Cup Operating Corporation

Dallas, TX

5 inspections $60,769

Twincraft INC.

Winooski, VT

2 inspections $60,725

Metal Finishing Technologies, LLC

Bristol, CT

6 inspections $60,783

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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 DW National Standard Niles LLC safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, DW National Standard Niles LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 40 violations across 8 inspections, including 38 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 DW National Standard Niles LLC have? ▼

DW National Standard Niles LLC has 40 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $60,750.

How many OSHA inspections has DW National Standard Niles LLC had? ▼

DW National Standard Niles LLC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-06-14 and the most recent on 2023-12-20. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for DW National Standard Niles LLC? ▼

DW National Standard Niles LLC has been assessed $60,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $114,100 (a 46.8% reduction).

Does DW National Standard Niles LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. DW National Standard Niles LLC has 38 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 DW National Standard Niles LLC operate in? ▼

DW National Standard Niles LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331222). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does DW National Standard Niles LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, DW National Standard Niles LLC ranks #3,849 (the top 5% 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 DW National Standard Niles LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

DW National Standard Niles LLC's total OSHA penalty of $60,750 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.9x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Twincraft INC. in Winooski, VT is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,725 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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