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Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div ranks #53,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty21% serious
$5,325
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#53,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 9.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,506 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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. For comparison, Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, INC. in Whitsett, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,325 in current penalties.

9.5
violations per inspection
21.1%
of violations were serious
#53,506
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,325 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.02.317.23246.961.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedALL FAB PRECISION SH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SENSIENT FLAVORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31FORMOSA PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20AMERICAN WIRE & CABL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 50AIRSTREAM, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5LIFEWAY WISCONSIN, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25QUALITY INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7KITTRICH CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16WMT HOUSING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13JOHN KUHNI SONS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMBERMEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23NATURE SOY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20LEVENT INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18KITCHENMAX, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 59AKRON SPECIAL MACHIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14JEFCO MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PATRICK INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FLOWLINE DIVISION OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27PALMETTO STATE ARMOR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22CONNER COLORADO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9Eaton CORP - Aerospa…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div is the #22,469 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,325).

How Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div Compares

Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div's 9.50 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-02-02

Last Inspection

2012-03-09

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,663

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 9.5 violations per visit. That's $2,663 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

21.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

15

Other-Than-Serious

78.9% 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

$15,900

Current Penalty Amount

$5,325

Penalty Reduction

66.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $10,575 from the initial assessment of $15,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $5,325 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,663 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,325 here).

180 Snacks INC. $5,325 CA Jamison Steel Rule Die, INC. $5,325 TN Randall Manufacturing LLC $5,325 IL Span-O-Matic INC $5,325 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

All Fab Precision Sheetmetal, INC. 2 insp. San Jose, CA Sensient Flavors INC. 2 insp. Indianapolis, IN Formosa Plastics Corporation,U.S.a. 2 insp. Delaware City, DE American Wire & Cable Company 2 insp. Olmsted Falls, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

180 Snacks INC.
Anaheim, CA
2 inspections $5,325
Jamison Steel Rule Die, INC.
Murfreesboro, TN
2 inspections $5,325
Randall Manufacturing LLC
Elmhurst, IL
2 inspections $5,325
Span-O-Matic INC
Brea, CA
2 inspections $5,325
Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, INC.
Whitsett, NC
2 inspections $5,325

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What to do with this record

Use Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div have? ▼
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div had? ▼
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-02-02 and the most recent on 2012-03-09. This averages 9.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div? ▼
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div has been assessed $5,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $15,900 (a 66.5% reduction).
Does Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div has 4 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 Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div operate in? ▼
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332912). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div ranks #53,506 (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 Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Eaton CORP - Aerospace Fluid Power Div's total OSHA penalty of $5,325 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, Ametek Technical & Industrial Products, INC. in Whitsett, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,325 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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