Manufacturing · Farmington Hills, MI

Forge Die and Tool Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Forge Die and Tool Corporation ranks #10,142 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 70 violations across 5 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty41% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$30,810
OSHA penalties: 70
Violations cited: 5
OSHA inspections: #10,142
of 99,447 penalized employers

Forge Die and Tool Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 70 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $30,810. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Forge Die and Tool Corporation 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 70 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #10,142 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 29 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Pentagon Surfaces, INC. in Manteca, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $30,810 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection: 41.4%
of violations were serious: #10,142
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 70 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

Channels are separate federal datasets: a dimension marked not applicable simply has no record in that dataset for this employer, not a good or bad score.

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$30,810
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Forge Die and Tool Corporation runs moderately above peers (2.0x 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

$30,810 Bottom 10% least affordable more affordable than 10% 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 Forge Die and Tool Corporation.

Forge Die and Tool Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 70 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.

Forge Die and Tool Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Forge Die and Tool Corporation is the #5,037 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($30,810).

How Forge Die and Tool Corporation Compares

Forge Die and Tool Corporation's 14.00 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 above peers (2.0x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-02-08

Last Inspection

2026-04-29

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,162

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $6,162 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

41.4% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

12.9% of total

Other-Than-Serious

45.7% 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

$61,620

Current Penalty Amount

$30,810

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $30,810 from the initial assessment of $61,620. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Forge Die and Tool Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Forge Die and Tool Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	5	2.6
Violations	70	8.0
Total Penalty	$30,810	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$6,162	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Forge Die and Tool Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($30,810 here).

Pentagon Surfaces, INC. $30,810 CA S & H Cabinets & Manufacturing, INC. $30,805 CA Fontrick Door, INC. $30,804 NY Construction Specialties Platform Holdings LLC $30,804 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Kern Ridge Growers, LLC 5 insp. Arvin, CA General Aluminum Manufacturing Company 5 insp. Ravenna, OH West Liberty Foods 5 insp. West Liberty, IA Bornstein Seafoods INC 5 insp. Newport, OR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Pentagon Surfaces, INC.

Manteca, CA

2 inspections $30,810

S & H Cabinets & Manufacturing, INC.

Fontana, CA

2 inspections $30,805

Fontrick Door, INC.

Batavia, NY

5 inspections $30,804

Construction Specialties Platform Holdings LLC

Melissa, TX

2 inspections $30,804

Gates Corporation

Siloam Springs, AR

3 inspections $30,801

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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 Forge Die and Tool Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Forge Die and Tool Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 70 violations across 5 inspections, including 29 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 Forge Die and Tool Corporation have? ▼

Forge Die and Tool Corporation has 70 OSHA violations on record, including 29 serious, 0 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $30,810.

How many OSHA inspections has Forge Die and Tool Corporation had? ▼

Forge Die and Tool Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-02-08 and the most recent on 2026-04-29. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Forge Die and Tool Corporation? ▼

Forge Die and Tool Corporation has been assessed $30,810 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $61,620 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Forge Die and Tool Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Forge Die and Tool Corporation has 29 serious violations, and 9 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.

What industry does Forge Die and Tool Corporation operate in? ▼

Forge Die and Tool Corporation 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 Forge Die and Tool Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Forge Die and Tool Corporation ranks #10,142 (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 Forge Die and Tool Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Forge Die and Tool Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $30,810 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.0x the average). The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Pentagon Surfaces, INC. in Manteca, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $30,810 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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