Manufacturing · Big Rapids, MI

Federal Screw Works

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Federal Screw Works ranks #6,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty59% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$40,170
OSHA penalties: 32
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #6,958
of 99,447 penalized employers

Federal Screw Works in Big Rapids, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $40,170. 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 Federal Screw Works 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,958 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Oldcastle Apg South, INC. in Orlando, FL is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $40,193 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection: 59.4%
of violations were serious: #6,958
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Federal Screw Works

$40,170
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Federal Screw Works runs well above peers (2.5x 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

$40,170 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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 Federal Screw Works.

Federal Screw Works has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Federal Screw Works in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Federal Screw Works ranks #3,508 at $40,170 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $40,170 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Federal Screw Works Compares

Federal Screw Works's 8.00 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 above peers (2.5x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2012-05-10

Last Inspection

2025-01-06

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$10,043

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $10,043 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

59.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

12.5% of total

Other-Than-Serious

28.1% 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

$74,090

Current Penalty Amount

$40,170

Penalty Reduction

45.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$40,170

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,920 from the initial assessment of $74,090. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Federal Screw Works compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Federal Screw Works	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	32	8.0
Total Penalty	$40,170	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$10,043	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Federal Screw Works, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($40,170 here).

Greystone Logistics INC. $40,181 IA Bae Systems, San Francisco Ship Repair $40,150 CA Oldcastle Apg South, INC. $40,193 FL Lippert Components, INC. $40,198 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bacardi Bottling Corporation 4 insp. Jacksonville, FL Sterling Shipyard, LP 4 insp. Port Neches, TX JJM Packaging LLC 4 insp. Totowa, NJ Fair Oaks Farms, LLC 4 insp. Pleasant Prairie, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Greystone Logistics INC.

Bettendorf, IA

2 inspections $40,181

Discover Granite & Marble

Manassas, VA

1 inspections $2,400

Bae Systems, San Francisco Ship Repair

San Francisco, CA

3 inspections $40,150

Oldcastle Apg South, INC.

Orlando, FL

2 inspections $40,193

Lippert Components, INC.

Nampa, ID

2 inspections $40,198

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What to do with this record

Use Federal Screw Works's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Federal Screw Works against Greystone Logistics INC., a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Federal Screw Works also carries $0 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 Federal Screw Works safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Federal Screw Works's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 4 inspections, including 19 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 Federal Screw Works have? ▼

Federal Screw Works has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $40,170.

How many OSHA inspections has Federal Screw Works had? ▼

Federal Screw Works has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-05-10 and the most recent on 2025-01-06. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Federal Screw Works? ▼

Federal Screw Works has been assessed $40,170 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $74,090 (a 45.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Federal Screw Works have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Federal Screw Works has 19 serious violations, and 4 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.

Has Federal Screw Works been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Federal Screw Works, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Federal Screw Works operate in? ▼

Federal Screw Works 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.

What should I do if Federal Screw Works owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Federal Screw Works 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Federal Screw Works rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Federal Screw Works ranks #6,958 (the top 10% 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 Federal Screw Works's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Federal Screw Works's total OSHA penalty of $40,170 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.5x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Oldcastle Apg South, INC. in Orlando, FL is a similar manufacturing employer with $40,193 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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