Manufacturing · Jackson, MI

Elm Plating Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elm Plating Company ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,000
OSHA penalties: 3
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elm Plating Company in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,000. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Company 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 0.8 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #68,523 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $23,819 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. For comparison, Wells Enterprises, INC. in Le Mars, IA is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $26,827 in current penalties.

0.8
violations per inspection: 66.7%
of violations were serious: #68,523
of 99,447 penalized employers: $23,819
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 69/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (0.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
D Wage & hour compliance: $24K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($24K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Elm Plating Company

$3,000
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Elm Plating Company runs well below peers (0.19x 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

$3,000 Top 31% most affordable more affordable than 69% 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 Elm Plating Company.

Elm Plating Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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 Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Elm Plating Company ranks #27,204 at $3,000 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Elm Plating Company ranks #1,363 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($23,819).

Combined federal exposure here: $3,000 OSHA penalties plus $23,819 WHD back wages (88.8% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Elm Plating Company Compares

Elm Plating Company's 0.75 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 below peers (0.19x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-03-06

Last Inspection

2022-01-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$750

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.8 violations per visit. That's $750 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

66.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$6,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$26,819

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,000 from the initial assessment of $6,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$23,819

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$1,985

Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical

$23,819

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Elm Plating Company owed $23,819 in back wages to 12 employees across 1 case and 13 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Elm Plating Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Elm Plating Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	3	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,000	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$750	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,000 here).

Muskogee Metal Fabricators, INC. $3,000 OK Mid-City Foundry CO. $3,000 WI General Electric Transportation System $3,000 PA New Jersey Boom & Erectors $3,000 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

The Nuway Tobacco Company 4 insp. South Windsor, CT Brasscraft Manufacturing Company 4 insp. Lancaster, TX Benson's, INC. 4 insp. Bogart, GA Smith & Wesson Corporation 4 insp. Houlton, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big River Shipbuilders, INC.

Vicksburg, MS

2 inspections $26,821

Florida Beef INC

Center Hill, FL

3 inspections $26,812

Wells Enterprises, INC.

Le Mars, IA

4 inspections $26,827

Harbec INC.

Ontario, NY

6 inspections $26,811

Corle Building Systems

Imler, PA

6 inspections $26,830

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What to do with this record

Use Elm Plating Company's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Elm Plating Company against Big River Shipbuilders, INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Elm Plating Company also carries $23,819 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Elm Plating Company's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 4 inspections, including 2 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 Company have? ▼

Elm Plating Company has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,000.

How many OSHA inspections has Elm Plating Company had? ▼

Elm Plating Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-03-06 and the most recent on 2022-01-21. This averages 0.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Elm Plating Company? ▼

Elm Plating Company has been assessed $3,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,000 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $23,819 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Elm Plating Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Elm Plating Company has 2 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.

Has Elm Plating Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Elm Plating Company, resulting in $23,819 in back wages owed to 12 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Elm Plating Company operate in? ▼

Elm Plating Company 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.

What should I do if Elm Plating Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Elm Plating Company owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $23,819 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Elm Plating Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elm Plating Company ranks #68,523 (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 Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Elm Plating Company's total OSHA penalty of $3,000 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, Wells Enterprises, INC. in Le Mars, IA is a similar manufacturing employer with $26,827 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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Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.