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Elm Plating CO Plant #1

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elm Plating CO Plant #1 ranks #52,755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 44 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty14% serious
$5,480
OSHA penalties
44
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#52,755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elm Plating CO Plant #1 in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 44 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elm Plating CO Plant #1 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 44 violations, averaging 14.7 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #52,755 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Consolidated Pine INC in Prineville, OR is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $5,480 in current penalties.

14.7
violations per inspection
13.6%
of violations were serious
#52,755
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 44 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (14.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Elm Plating CO Plant #1 compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Elm Plating CO Plant #1 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

$5,480 Top 47% most affordable more affordable than 53% 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 Elm Plating CO Plant #1.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.03.517.33144.858.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38PURE POWER TECHNOLOG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13JEFFERSON COUNTY TIM…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 56FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15TRICON TIMBER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32NIBCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7NATIONAL MAINTENANCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14STEELCAD INDUSTRIAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19FLEXIBLE FOAM PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CLEARSPAN COMPONENTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11H & S MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SUMMIT CORPORATION O…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38KIK INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9COFFEYVILLE SEKTAM INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14VALMET, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6H & D PALLETS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21RIVERS METAL PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ALLIED CONCRETE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12LARIAT STEEL DESIGN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23USA PRODUCTION PARTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15Elm Plating CO Plant…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44
Elm Plating CO Plant #1 has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 44 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.

Elm Plating CO Plant #1 in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Elm Plating CO Plant #1 is the #22,206 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,480).

How Elm Plating CO Plant #1 Compares

Elm Plating CO Plant #1's 14.67 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

3

First Inspection

2010-04-16

Last Inspection

2010-11-01

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,827

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.7 violations per visit. That's $1,827 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

13.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

13

Repeat

29.5% of total

25

Other-Than-Serious

56.8% 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

$12,500

Current Penalty Amount

$5,480

Penalty Reduction

56.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,020 from the initial assessment of $12,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Elm Plating CO Plant #1 compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Elm Plating CO Plant #1 Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 44 8.0
Total Penalty $5,480 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,827 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Elm Plating CO Plant #1, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,480 here).

Piranha Pipe and Precast $5,480 CA Powder Pros, LLC $5,480 FL Commercial Marine Services, INC. $5,480 TN Consolidated Pine INC $5,480 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Packaging Corporation of America 3 insp. Tomahawk, WI Pure Power Technologies, LLC 3 insp. Waukesha, WI Jefferson County Timber, LLC 3 insp. Fayette, MS Fic America CORP. 3 insp. Bloomingdale, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Piranha Pipe and Precast
Chowchilla, CA
3 inspections $5,480
Powder Pros, LLC
Jacksonville, FL
2 inspections $5,480
Commercial Marine Services, INC.
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $5,480
Consolidated Pine INC
Prineville, OR
4 inspections $5,480
Pape Electroplating Company, LLC
New Britain, CT
2 inspections $5,481

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What to do with this record

Use Elm Plating CO Plant #1'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 Elm Plating CO Plant #1 safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elm Plating CO Plant #1's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 44 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 Elm Plating CO Plant #1 have? ▼
Elm Plating CO Plant #1 has 44 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 13 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Elm Plating CO Plant #1 had? ▼
Elm Plating CO Plant #1 has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-04-16 and the most recent on 2010-11-01. This averages 14.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elm Plating CO Plant #1? ▼
Elm Plating CO Plant #1 has been assessed $5,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,500 (a 56.2% reduction).
Does Elm Plating CO Plant #1 have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elm Plating CO Plant #1 has 6 serious violations, and 13 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 Elm Plating CO Plant #1 operate in? ▼
Elm Plating CO Plant #1 operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elm Plating CO Plant #1 rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elm Plating CO Plant #1 ranks #52,755 (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 Elm Plating CO Plant #1's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elm Plating CO Plant #1's total OSHA penalty of $5,480 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Consolidated Pine INC in Prineville, OR is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,480 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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