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Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC ranks #11,749 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 21 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty71% serious
$27,700
OSHA penalties
21
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#11,749
of 99,447 penalized employers

Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC in Southfield, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 21 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $27,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 21 violations, averaging 7.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,749 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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, Gray & Company in Hart, MI is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $27,700 in current penalties.

7.0
violations per inspection
71.4%
of violations were serious
#11,749
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 21 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (7.0 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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$27,700 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC.

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Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 21 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.

Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC is the #5,818 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($27,700).

How Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC Compares

Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC's 7.00 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 above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2021-02-10

Last Inspection

2021-04-21

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

7.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$9,233

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 7.0 violations per visit. That's $9,233 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

71.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.8% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

23.8% 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

$54,000

Current Penalty Amount

$27,700

Penalty Reduction

48.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $26,300 from the initial assessment of $54,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 21 8.0
Total Penalty $27,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $9,233 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($27,700 here).

Vie DE France Yamazaki, INC. $27,700 CA Southeast Millworks and Supply LLC $27,705 GA Nemesis Metals LLC $27,713 WI Mercedes Benz U.S. International, Inc. $27,683 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Ajin USA 3 insp. Cusseta, AL Ngoc Hoang Gia, LLC 3 insp. Ontario, CA Higuchi International Corporation 3 insp. Elmendorf, TX Garick, LLC 3 insp. Cumming, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Gray & Company
Hart, MI
6 inspections $27,700
Vie DE France Yamazaki, INC.
Vernon, CA
2 inspections $27,700
Southeast Millworks and Supply LLC
Savannah, GA
3 inspections $27,705
Carstin Brands
Arthur, IL
0 inspections $0
Nemesis Metals LLC
Fond Du Lac, WI
2 inspections $27,713

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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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 21 violations across 3 inspections, including 15 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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC have? ▼
Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC has 21 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $27,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC had? ▼
Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-02-10 and the most recent on 2021-04-21. This averages 7.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC? ▼
Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC has been assessed $27,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $54,000 (a 48.7% reduction).
Does Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC has 15 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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC operate in? ▼
Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC ranks #11,749 (the top quarter 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 Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Elringklinger Automotive Manufacturing INC's total OSHA penalty of $27,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gray & Company in Hart, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $27,700 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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