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Manufacturing · Clawson, MI

Four Way Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Four Way Industries INC ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty85% serious
$4,400
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Four Way Industries INC in Clawson, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $4,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Four Way Industries INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 6.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #59,057 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, BBM INC. in MC Kinney, TX is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $4,400 in current penalties.

6.5
violations per inspection
84.6%
of violations were serious
#59,057
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Four Way Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Four Way Industries INC runs well below peers (0.28x 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

$4,400 Top 41% most affordable more affordable than 59% 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 Four Way Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPGT INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SAFETY-KLEEN SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9LOOS & COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45WESTWARD SEAFOODS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5WISCONSIN CHEESE GRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NEW FRESH BREAD BAKE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8LOTITO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANOLAM INDUSTRIES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KIMS ROLL UP INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NORTH TEXAS FLAMEPRO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12UMT INTERNATIONAL LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11CAROL CALLAHAN, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CONCRETE MATERIALS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BIO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19MENASHA PACKAGING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3KASPAR RANCH HAND EQ…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ALTTRAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KNOWLES PRECISION DE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7INTEGRICO COMPOSITES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41DREXEL CHEMICAL COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20Four Way Industries …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13
Four Way Industries INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Four Way Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Four Way Industries INC sits at penalty rank #24,289 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($4,400 assessed).

How Four Way Industries INC Compares

Four Way Industries INC's 6.50 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 (0.28x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2026-01-14

Last Inspection

2026-03-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

6.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 6.5 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

84.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

15.4% 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

$4,400

Current Penalty Amount

$4,400

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Four Way Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $4,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($4,400 here).

Grooms Engines-Parts-Machining INC $4,400 TN Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, L.L.C. $4,400 TN J.M. Smuckers LLC $4,400 PA BBM INC. $4,400 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

PGT Industries INC. 2 insp. Hialeah, FL Safety-Kleen Systems, INC 2 insp. Burlington, NJ Loos & Company, INC. 2 insp. Pomfret, CT Westward Seafoods, INC 2 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Grooms Engines-Parts-Machining INC
Nashville, TN
2 inspections $4,400
Plastic Omnium Auto Exteriors, L.L.C.
Chattanooga, TN
3 inspections $4,400
J.M. Smuckers LLC
New Bethlehem, PA
3 inspections $4,400
BBM INC.
MC Kinney, TX
2 inspections $4,400
Southern Aluminum Finishing Company, INC
Atlanta, GA
2 inspections $4,400

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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 Four Way Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Four Way Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 Four Way Industries INC have? ▼
Four Way Industries INC has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $4,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Four Way Industries INC had? ▼
Four Way Industries INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2026-01-14 and the most recent on 2026-03-11. This averages 6.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Four Way Industries INC? ▼
Four Way Industries INC has been assessed $4,400 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Four Way Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Four Way Industries INC has 11 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 Four Way Industries INC operate in? ▼
Four Way Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Four Way Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Four Way Industries INC ranks #59,057 (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 Four Way Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Four Way Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $4,400 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, BBM INC. in MC Kinney, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $4,400 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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