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Gladwin Metal Processing INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Gladwin Metal Processing INC ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty48% serious
$2,050
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Gladwin Metal Processing INC in Gladwin, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Gladwin Metal Processing INC 3 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #75,947 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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, Dittrich Mechanical & Fabrication in Mankato, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,050 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
48.0%
of violations were serious
#75,947
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Gladwin Metal Processing INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Gladwin Metal Processing INC runs well below peers (0.13x 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

$2,050 Top 24% most affordable more affordable than 76% 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 Gladwin Metal Processing INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.315.930.545.159.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedICICLE SEAFOODS INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 57LM GLASFIBER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CHAPARRAL (VIRGINIA)…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12QUARRYCUT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24Bottomley Evergreens…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GALION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17DOYLE & ROTH MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 44SCHWEBEL BAKING COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRODER BROS CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ENDPAK PACKAGING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HITACHI ENERGY USA, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4SKYLINE HOMES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4MEDPLAST INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 37FXI, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6TRADE WELL PALLET, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8NORTH AMERICAN SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SUGAR CREEK PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WHITE WELDING COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 30PRECISION FABRICS GR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CONTRACTORS WARDROBE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Gladwin Metal Proces…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Gladwin Metal Processing INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Gladwin Metal Processing INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Gladwin Metal Processing INC sits at penalty rank #29,577 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,050 assessed).

How Gladwin Metal Processing INC Compares

Gladwin Metal Processing INC's 8.33 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 (0.13x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-05-03

Last Inspection

2019-12-17

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$683

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $683 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

48.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

8.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

44.0% 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

$4,100

Current Penalty Amount

$2,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,050 from the initial assessment of $4,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Gladwin Metal Processing INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Gladwin Metal Processing INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $2,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $683 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Gladwin Metal Processing INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,050 here).

Turner Holdings LLC $2,050 TN Dittrich Mechanical & Fabrication $2,050 MN Cleveland Tubing INC $2,050 TN General Decor Manufacturing Corporation $2,050 PR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Icicle Seafoods INC. 3 insp. Dillingham, AK LM Glasfiber, INC. 3 insp. Grand Forks, ND Chaparral (Virginia) INC 3 insp. Petersburg, VA Quarrycut INC. 3 insp. Parker Ford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Turner Holdings LLC
Memphis, TN
2 inspections $2,050
Alma Container CORP
Alma, MI
2 inspections $2,050
Dittrich Mechanical & Fabrication
Mankato, MN
2 inspections $2,050
Cleveland Tubing INC
Cleveland, TN
2 inspections $2,050
Novi Precision Products, INC
Brighton, MI
2 inspections $2,050

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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 Gladwin Metal Processing INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Gladwin Metal Processing INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 inspections, including 12 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 Gladwin Metal Processing INC have? ▼
Gladwin Metal Processing INC has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Gladwin Metal Processing INC had? ▼
Gladwin Metal Processing INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-05-03 and the most recent on 2019-12-17. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Gladwin Metal Processing INC? ▼
Gladwin Metal Processing INC has been assessed $2,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,100 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Gladwin Metal Processing INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Gladwin Metal Processing INC has 12 serious violations, and 2 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 Gladwin Metal Processing INC operate in? ▼
Gladwin Metal Processing INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Gladwin Metal Processing INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Gladwin Metal Processing INC ranks #75,947 (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 Gladwin Metal Processing INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Gladwin Metal Processing INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,050 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, Dittrich Mechanical & Fabrication in Mankato, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,050 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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