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Ford Product Development Center

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Ford Product Development Center ranks #78,998 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 1 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$1,750
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Ford Product Development Center in Dearborn, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,750. 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 Product Development Center 2 times across a longer 5-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 1 violation, averaging 0.5 per inspection, on the lighter side. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,998 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC in Warren, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $1,750 in current penalties.

0.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#78,998
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

B 83/100
  • B OSHA safety compliance: 1 violation across 2 OSHA inspections (0.5 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 Product Development Center runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,750 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Product Development Center.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations cited3M COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1OCEAN SASH & DOOR, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39D & D SERVICES INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 42N & S SUPPLY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17QUALITY STONE VENEER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48HANKINS LUMBER COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12STONE ATLANTA COUNTE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12IPG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8CELLU TISSUE CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23TEXTOOL COMPANY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 36EPIX TUBE CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8PACUR, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10DRIL-QUIP, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MNDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CMC POLYMERS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17VALLEY FINE FOODS LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ACCURATE FAB, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18ICICLE SEAFOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6FRESH & READY FOODS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RESIDENTIAL DESIGN S…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Ford Product Develop…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1
Ford Product Development Center has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 1 violation 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 Product Development Center in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Ford Product Development Center ranks #30,359 at $1,750 current penalty.

How Ford Product Development Center Compares

Ford Product Development Center's 0.50 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2021-08-26

Last Inspection

2026-05-29

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

0.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$875

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 5 years, averaging 0.5 violations per visit. That's $875 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$3,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,750 from the initial assessment of $3,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Ford Product Development Center compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Ford Product Development Center Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 1 8.0
Total Penalty $1,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $875 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Ford Product Development Center, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,750 here).

Benz Oil, INC. $1,750 WI Docu-Mart Incorporated $1,750 LA Cemex, INC. $1,750 NC Icicle Ridge Winery $1,750 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

3m Company 2 insp. Menomonie, WI Ocean Sash & Door, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA D & D Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA N & S Supply 2 insp. Milton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC
Warren, MI
4 inspections $1,750
Benz Oil, INC.
Milwaukee, WI
2 inspections $1,750
Cemex, INC.
Asheville, NC
2 inspections $1,750
Icicle Ridge Winery
Peshastin, WA
2 inspections $1,750
Pacific Industrial Development Corporation
Ann Arbor, MI
2 inspections $1,750

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What to do with this record

Use Ford Product Development Center's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Ford Product Development Center against Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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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 Product Development Center safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Ford Product Development Center's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 1 violations across 2 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 Product Development Center have? ▼
Ford Product Development Center has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Ford Product Development Center had? ▼
Ford Product Development Center has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-08-26 and the most recent on 2026-05-29. This averages 0.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Ford Product Development Center? ▼
Ford Product Development Center has been assessed $1,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Ford Product Development Center have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Ford Product Development Center 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 Product Development Center operate in? ▼
Ford Product Development Center 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 Product Development Center rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Ford Product Development Center ranks #78,998 (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 Product Development Center's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Ford Product Development Center's total OSHA penalty of $1,750 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, Big Unit Thermal Coatings LLC DBA Cook Industries INC in Warren, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,750 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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