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Professional & Technical Services · Spring Lake, MI

Great Lakes Cordage

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Cordage ranks #35,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty56% serious
$9,900
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#35,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Cordage in Spring Lake, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Great Lakes Cordage 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,448 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (5.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, ISS Grounds Control, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is another professional & technical services employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
56.3%
of violations were serious
#35,448
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Great Lakes Cordage compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Professional & Technical Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Great Lakes Cordage runs far above peers (7.3x 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

$9,900 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Professional & Technical Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Great Lakes Cordage.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.005.310.515.821OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDEMATIC CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7H2O ENVIRONMENTAL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AMERICAN MARKETING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12ANALYSIS LABORATORIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16P.W. STEPHENS ENVIRO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1ST GEORGE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GOTHIC LANDSCAPING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NOAA NATIONAL WEATHE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10IDEXX DISTRIBUTION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7QUANTA COMPUTER USA,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WASHAKIE RENEWABLE E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8QUANTA POWER GENERAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JT LOGISTICS SOLUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3BROOKS GRAY SIGN CO …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4AECOM TECHNOLOGY COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3TALLEY SIGN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ENCO PHARMACEUTICAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CA EMPLOYMENT DEVELO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 0MIDORI GARDENS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2STERI-TECH INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20Great Lakes Cordage, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Great Lakes Cordage has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Professional & Technical Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Great Lakes Cordage in the Professional & Technical Services enforcement ledger

Among 509 Professional & Technical Services employers with OSHA penalties on file, Great Lakes Cordage ranks #122 at $9,900 current penalty.

How Great Lakes Cordage Compares

Great Lakes Cordage's 5.33 violations per inspection compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector average of 1.2 violations per employer.

Against the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs far above peers (7.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-07-12

Last Inspection

2013-04-29

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,300

Industry Avg / Inspection

$2,331

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $3,300 per inspection vs. the Professional & Technical Services average of $2,331.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

56.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

12.5% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

31.3% 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

$9,900

Current Penalty Amount

$9,900

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Professional & Technical Services

How Great Lakes Cordage compares to the Professional & Technical Services sector, which has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Great Lakes Cordage Industry Avg
Inspections 3 0.6
Violations 16 1.2
Total Penalty $9,900 $1,358
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,300 $2,331
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Nationwide Professional & Technical Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Great Lakes Cordage, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,900 here).

Chapel Valley Landscape Company $9,857 VA Marcellus Energy Services LLC $10,000 NY Prism Laboratories, INC. $10,000 NC First Graphic Services, INC. $10,000 TX

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dematic CORP. 3 insp. Tracy, CA H2o Environmental, INC. 3 insp. Las Vegas, NV American Marketing Services and Consultants, INC. 3 insp. Mundelein, IL Analysis Laboratories, INC. (Ali) 3 insp. Destrehan, LA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Professional & Technical Services

Showing 5 of 3596 other employers tracked in this sector.

ISS Grounds Control, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0
National Testing Lab
Ypsilanti, MI
2 inspections $9,910
Walter D. Duke & Associates
Carrollton, GA
0 inspections $0
Specialized Customs Services
Laredo, TX
0 inspections $0
JBR Solutions
Fairfax, VA
0 inspections $0

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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 Great Lakes Cordage safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Cordage's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 serious violations. Compared to Professional & Technical Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Great Lakes Cordage have? ▼
Great Lakes Cordage has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Cordage had? ▼
Great Lakes Cordage has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-07-12 and the most recent on 2013-04-29. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Cordage? ▼
Great Lakes Cordage has been assessed $9,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Great Lakes Cordage have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Great Lakes Cordage has 9 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 Great Lakes Cordage operate in? ▼
Great Lakes Cordage operates in the Professional & Technical Services sector (NAICS code 541612). This industry has 3,597 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 2,095 total OSHA inspections and $4.88M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Great Lakes Cordage rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Cordage ranks #35,448 (the upper 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 Great Lakes Cordage's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Great Lakes Cordage's total OSHA penalty of $9,900 is above the Professional & Technical Services industry average of $1,358 per employer (7.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 0.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, ISS Grounds Control, Inc. in San Antonio, TX is a similar professional & technical services employer with $0 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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