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Manufacturing · Roseville, MI

Exotic Fasteners INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Exotic Fasteners INC ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$2,550
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Exotic Fasteners INC in Roseville, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,550. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Exotic Fasteners INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 9.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #71,834 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Universal Tooling Corporation in Gerry, NY is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,550 in current penalties.

9.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#71,834
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (9.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Exotic Fasteners INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Exotic Fasteners INC runs well below peers (0.16x 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

$2,550 Top 28% most affordable more affordable than 72% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Exotic Fasteners INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.713.326.038.651.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWHITESELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23INDUSTRIAL PACKAGING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31OHIO GASKET & SHIM C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16HARMAC REBAR & STEEL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PINTER MEMORIALS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32DICAPERL MINERALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HILLTOP SLATE, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25G.A.L. MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18PACKAGING CORPORATIO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DAVID ELLIOT POULTRY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14RELIANCE PRECAST SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25HIXSON LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12GGI GLASS DISTRIBUTO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MERLIN INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15THE BREWER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CARLEX GLASS AMERICA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EISENBACK EQUIPMENT …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49TRINDCO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15SIMMONS CUSTOM RIGGING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CP MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Exotic Fasteners INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18
Exotic Fasteners INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Exotic Fasteners INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Exotic Fasteners INC is the #28,327 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,550).

How Exotic Fasteners INC Compares

Exotic Fasteners INC's 9.00 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 well below peers (0.16x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2016-10-20

Last Inspection

2019-08-16

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

9.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,275

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 9.0 violations per visit. That's $1,275 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$5,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,550

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,550 from the initial assessment of $5,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Exotic Fasteners INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $2,550 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,275 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,550 here).

Wiremasters INC $2,550 TN Universal Tooling Corporation $2,550 NY Midwest Tank CO $2,550 MN Morgan Advanced Materials-Certech $2,550 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Whitesell Corporation 2 insp. Tuscumbia, AL Industrial Packaging Corporation 2 insp. Arcadia, WI Ohio Gasket & Shim Company 2 insp. Akron, OH Harmac Rebar & Steel CORP 2 insp. Fryeburg, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Universal Tooling Corporation
Gerry, NY
2 inspections $2,550
Wiremasters INC
Columbia, TN
2 inspections $2,550
Midwest Tank CO
Big Lake, MN
2 inspections $2,550
Southeastern Metal Fabricators, Incorporated
Rockland, MA
4 inspections $2,550
Morgan Advanced Materials-Certech
Wilkes Barre, PA
2 inspections $2,550

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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 Exotic Fasteners INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Exotic Fasteners INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Exotic Fasteners INC have? ▼
Exotic Fasteners INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,550.
How many OSHA inspections has Exotic Fasteners INC had? ▼
Exotic Fasteners INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-20 and the most recent on 2019-08-16. This averages 9.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Exotic Fasteners INC? ▼
Exotic Fasteners INC has been assessed $2,550 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Exotic Fasteners INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Exotic Fasteners INC has 9 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 Exotic Fasteners INC operate in? ▼
Exotic Fasteners INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332722). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Exotic Fasteners INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Exotic Fasteners INC ranks #71,834 (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 Exotic Fasteners INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Exotic Fasteners INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,550 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, Universal Tooling Corporation in Gerry, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,550 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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