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Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$4,200
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Flat Rock, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,200. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 0.7 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #60,288 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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, Madison Block and Stone in Madison, WI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,200 in current penalties.

0.7
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#60,288
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (0.7 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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant runs well below peers (0.27x 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

$4,200 Top 39% most affordable more affordable than 61% 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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIELDBROOK FOODS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7PLZ AEROSCIENCE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26ANSONIA COPPER & BRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21SCHOLAR CRAFT PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35FERRY INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25BETA PLASTICS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11GARLAND WELDING, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 54KBK INDUSTRIES, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15WAHL CLIPPER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7BRIGMAN & BRIGMAN CA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21POINT BLANK PROTECTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ARMADILLO AUTOMATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21HANESBRANDS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23EQUUSTOCK LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6T & R CHEMICALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11THE GREENBRIER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5BLUE TRIANGLE HARDWO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7TOTAL NUTRITION TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3ALLIANCE LASER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TULSA TUBE BENDING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6Ford Motor Company F…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 2 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.

Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant sits at penalty rank #24,636 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,200 assessed).

How Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant Compares

Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant's 0.67 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 (0.27x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2017-07-31

Last Inspection

2018-06-04

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

0.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 0.7 violations per visit. That's $1,400 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$4,200

Penalty Reduction

40.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,800 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 2 8.0
Total Penalty $4,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,400 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,200 here).

Peterson Tool Company, INC. $4,200 TN Maine Woods Company, LLC $4,200 ME Prairie Tank & Construction CO. $4,200 AL Foster Farms $4,200 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Fieldbrook Foods Corporation 3 insp. Lakewood, NJ PLZ Aeroscience 3 insp. Dalton, GA Ansonia Copper & Brass, INC. 3 insp. Waterbury, CT Scholar Craft Products, INC. DBA Melsur CORP. 3 insp. Birmingham, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Prairie Tank & Construction CO.
Pell City, AL
3 inspections $4,200
Bestway of New England, INC.
South Lancaster, MA
3 inspections $4,200
Madison Block and Stone
Madison, WI
2 inspections $4,200
Kitchen and Bath Creations Design Center LLC
Midvale, UT
2 inspections $4,200
Ifco Systems
Seville, OH
2 inspections $4,200

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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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 3 inspections, including 1 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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant have? ▼
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,200.
How many OSHA inspections has Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant had? ▼
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-31 and the most recent on 2018-06-04. This averages 0.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant? ▼
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant has been assessed $4,200 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 40.0% reduction).
Does Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant has 1 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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant operate in? ▼
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant ranks #60,288 (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 Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ford Motor Company Flat Rock Assembly Plant's total OSHA penalty of $4,200 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, Madison Block and Stone in Madison, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,200 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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