Manufacturing · Leroy, MI

Dyers Sawmill INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Dyers Sawmill INC ranks #34,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty63% serious
$10,200
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#34,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Dyers Sawmill INC in Leroy, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Dyers Sawmill INC 4 times across a longer 12-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,363 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Metaldyne Sintered Forge LLC in North Vernon, IN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,200 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
62.5%
of violations were serious
#34,363
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Dyers Sawmill INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Dyers Sawmill INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$10,200 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Dyers Sawmill INC.

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Dyers Sawmill INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Dyers Sawmill INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Dyers Sawmill INC sits at penalty rank #15,528 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($10,200 assessed).

How Dyers Sawmill INC Compares

Dyers Sawmill INC's 4.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-01-10

Last Inspection

2024-11-07

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 12 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,550 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

62.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$20,400

Current Penalty Amount

$10,200

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,200 from the initial assessment of $20,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Dyers Sawmill INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $10,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,550 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dyers Sawmill INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Dyers Sawmill INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 10 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 Dyers Sawmill INC have?
Dyers Sawmill INC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Dyers Sawmill INC had?
Dyers Sawmill INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-01-10 and the most recent on 2024-11-07. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Dyers Sawmill INC?
Dyers Sawmill INC has been assessed $10,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $20,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Dyers Sawmill INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Dyers Sawmill INC has 10 serious violations, and 2 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 Dyers Sawmill INC operate in?
Dyers Sawmill INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 321113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Dyers Sawmill INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Dyers Sawmill INC ranks #34,363 (the upper 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 Dyers Sawmill INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Dyers Sawmill INC's total OSHA penalty of $10,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Metaldyne Sintered Forge LLC in North Vernon, IN is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,200 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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