Manufacturing · Muskegon, MI

Great Lakes Die Cast

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Great Lakes Die Cast ranks #69,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty17% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$2,838
OSHA penalties: 18
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #69,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Great Lakes Die Cast in Muskegon, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,838. 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 Die Cast 4 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Precision Tops, LLC in Bismarck, ND is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $2,837 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection: 16.7%
of violations were serious: #69,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Great Lakes Die Cast

$2,838
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Great Lakes Die Cast runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$2,838 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% 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 Great Lakes Die Cast.

Great Lakes Die Cast has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Great Lakes Die Cast in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Great Lakes Die Cast sits at penalty rank #27,700 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($2,838 assessed).

How Great Lakes Die Cast Compares

Great Lakes Die Cast's 4.50 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 (0.18x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-09-08

Last Inspection

2024-02-02

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$710

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 13 years, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $710 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

16.7% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

22.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

61.1% 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

$6,420

Current Penalty Amount

$2,838

Penalty Reduction

55.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,582 from the initial assessment of $6,420. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Great Lakes Die Cast compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Great Lakes Die Cast	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	18	8.0
Total Penalty	$2,838	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$710	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,838 here).

Las Palomas Bakery $2,838 NV Printing Impressions $2,838 FL Precision Tops, LLC $2,837 ND Cooks Wholesale Foods, INC. $2,837 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Lignetics of Maine, LLC 4 insp. Strong, ME Rama Foods Manufacture CORP 4 insp. Ontario, CA RMH Foods, LLC 4 insp. Morton, IL Metallized Carbon CORP. 4 insp. Ossining, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cooks Wholesale Foods, INC.

Old Forge, PA

2 inspections $2,837

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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 Die Cast safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Great Lakes Die Cast's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 4 inspections, including 3 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 Great Lakes Die Cast have? ▼

Great Lakes Die Cast has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 4 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,838.

How many OSHA inspections has Great Lakes Die Cast had? ▼

Great Lakes Die Cast has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-09-08 and the most recent on 2024-02-02. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Great Lakes Die Cast? ▼

Great Lakes Die Cast has been assessed $2,838 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $6,420 (a 55.8% reduction).

Does Great Lakes Die Cast have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Great Lakes Die Cast has 3 serious violations, and 4 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 Die Cast operate in? ▼

Great Lakes Die Cast operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331313). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Great Lakes Die Cast rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Great Lakes Die Cast ranks #69,484 (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 Great Lakes Die Cast's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Great Lakes Die Cast's total OSHA penalty of $2,838 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Precision Tops, LLC in Bismarck, ND is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,837 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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