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Manufacturing · Romeo, MI

Express Gage INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Express Gage INC ranks #53,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 48 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty52% serious
$5,360
OSHA penalties
48
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Express Gage INC in Romeo, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 48 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,360. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Express Gage INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 48 violations, averaging 16.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,367 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 25 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, Multi-Color Corporation in Clarksville, TN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,360 in current penalties.

16.0
violations per inspection
52.1%
of violations were serious
#53,367
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 48 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (16.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Express Gage INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Express Gage INC 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

$5,360 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 Express Gage INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.914.726.538.350.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCARLA'S PASTA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34OBERDORFER, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 42AJLS ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20NORTHEAST AGRICULTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25MINI MELTS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31DURA STRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SCHAEFFLER AEROSPACE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15PRIMEX FARMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ITT GOULDS PUMPS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ALPINE WOOD PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13PALRAM 2000, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7EAGLE WINGS INDUSTRI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MIDWEST RAILCAR REPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12V&V SUPREMO FOODS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5THE CROSBY GROUP LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11ALLAN INDUSTRIAL COA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22KERRY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PHILADELPHIA RUST-PR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26GENESIS MILLWORK, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TYSON DELI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Express Gage INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 48
Express Gage INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 48 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.

Express Gage INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Express Gage INC sits at penalty rank #22,425 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,360 assessed).

How Express Gage INC Compares

Express Gage INC's 16.00 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 below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-02-05

Last Inspection

2019-09-24

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,787

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 16.0 violations per visit. That's $1,787 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

25

Serious

52.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

23

Other-Than-Serious

47.9% 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

$10,400

Current Penalty Amount

$5,360

Penalty Reduction

48.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,040 from the initial assessment of $10,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Express Gage INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 48 8.0
Total Penalty $5,360 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,787 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,360 here).

Nebraska Bean, INC. $5,360 NE Archibald INC DBA Affordable Rain Gutters $5,360 CA Sun-Air Products, INC. $5,360 MS Multi-Color Corporation $5,360 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Carla's Pasta, INC. 3 insp. South Windsor, CT Oberdorfer, L.L.C. 3 insp. Syracuse, NY Ajls Enterprises INC. 3 insp. Madison, WI Northeast Agricultural Sales, INC. 3 insp. Detroit, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Nebraska Bean, INC.
Clearwater, NE
2 inspections $5,360
Archibald INC DBA Affordable Rain Gutters
El Cajon, CA
2 inspections $5,360
Sun-Air Products, INC.
Belmont, MS
2 inspections $5,360
Multi-Color Corporation
Clarksville, TN
2 inspections $5,360
Resteel Express, INC.
Poplarville, MS
2 inspections $5,357

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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 Express Gage INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Express Gage INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 48 violations across 3 inspections, including 25 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 Express Gage INC have? ▼
Express Gage INC has 48 OSHA violations on record, including 25 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,360.
How many OSHA inspections has Express Gage INC had? ▼
Express Gage INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-02-05 and the most recent on 2019-09-24. This averages 16.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Express Gage INC? ▼
Express Gage INC has been assessed $5,360 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,400 (a 48.5% reduction).
Does Express Gage INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Express Gage INC has 25 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 Express Gage INC operate in? ▼
Express Gage INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Express Gage INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Express Gage INC ranks #53,367 (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 Express Gage INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Express Gage INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,360 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, Multi-Color Corporation in Clarksville, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,360 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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