Manufacturing · Macomb, MI

Fabtronic INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Fabtronic INC ranks #29,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 41 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty49% serious
$12,210
OSHA penalties
41
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#29,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Fabtronic INC in Macomb, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 41 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,210. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Fabtronic INC 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 41 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #29,439 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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. For comparison, Georgeko Industries, INC. in Erie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $12,210 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
48.8%
of violations were serious
#29,439
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 41 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Fabtronic INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Fabtronic INC runs moderately below peers (0.8x 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

$12,210 Bottom 30% least affordable more affordable than 30% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Fabtronic INC.

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Fabtronic INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 41 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.

Fabtronic INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Fabtronic INC is the #13,589 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,210).

How Fabtronic INC Compares

Fabtronic INC's 10.25 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2013-08-06

Last Inspection

2020-02-18

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,053

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $3,053 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

48.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

51.2% 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

$25,550

Current Penalty Amount

$12,210

Penalty Reduction

52.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,340 from the initial assessment of $25,550. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Fabtronic INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 41 8.0
Total Penalty $12,210 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,053 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,210 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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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 Fabtronic INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Fabtronic INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 41 violations across 4 inspections, including 20 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 Fabtronic INC have?
Fabtronic INC has 41 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,210.
How many OSHA inspections has Fabtronic INC had?
Fabtronic INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-08-06 and the most recent on 2020-02-18. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Fabtronic INC?
Fabtronic INC has been assessed $12,210 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $25,550 (a 52.2% reduction).
Does Fabtronic INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Fabtronic INC has 20 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 Fabtronic INC operate in?
Fabtronic INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333249). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Fabtronic INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Fabtronic INC ranks #29,439 (the upper 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 Fabtronic INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Fabtronic INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,210 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, Georgeko Industries, INC. in Erie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,210 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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