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Manufacturing · Madison Heights, MI

H & L Tool Company INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), H & L Tool Company INC ranks #17,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty50% serious
$19,750
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#17,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

H & L Tool Company INC in Madison Heights, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $19,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected H & L Tool Company INC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #17,842 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, Tabien in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#17,842
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How H & L Tool Company INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows H & L Tool Company INC runs moderately above peers (1.3x 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

$19,750 Bottom 18% least affordable more affordable than 18% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). This entry sits in this band. $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 H & L Tool Company INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0011.823.635.447.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOAM HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DBG ARKANSAS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NEW MILFORD BLOCK & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45E.R. WAGNER MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CONCRETE PIPE & PREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PEKING NOODLE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SPEYSIDE BOURBON COO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NIPPON TRENDS FOOD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RENO MACHINE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33BICKEL'S SNACK FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VOLVO AERO CONNECTICUT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34THE OKONITE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RUDI'S ORGANIC BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GENERAL MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RESEARCH PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN WINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WELDBEND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FORGED METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2H & L Tool Company INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
H & L Tool Company INC has 3 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.

H & L Tool Company INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: H & L Tool Company INC is the #8,633 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($19,750).

How H & L Tool Company INC Compares

H & L Tool Company INC's 6.00 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 (1.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2016-10-12

Last Inspection

2021-10-21

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,583

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $6,583 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

11.1% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

38.9% 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

$39,500

Current Penalty Amount

$19,750

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $19,750 from the initial assessment of $39,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How H & L Tool Company INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric H & L Tool Company INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $19,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,583 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for H & L Tool Company INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($19,750 here).

Lambro Industries, INC. $19,750 NY Commercial Resins Company $19,750 CO Three B Manufacturing $19,749 OH Tabet Manufacturing Company, INC. $19,756 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foam Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Radford, VA DBG Arkansas, LLC. 3 insp. Conway, AR New Milford Block & Supply Corporation 3 insp. New Milford, CT E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Lambro Industries, INC.
Amityville, NY
2 inspections $19,750
Commercial Resins Company
Henderson, CO
3 inspections $19,750
Three B Manufacturing
North Royalton, OH
2 inspections $19,749
Tabien
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Tabet Manufacturing Company, INC.
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $19,756

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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 H & L Tool Company INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, H & L Tool Company INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 9 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 H & L Tool Company INC have? ▼
H & L Tool Company INC has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $19,750.
How many OSHA inspections has H & L Tool Company INC had? ▼
H & L Tool Company INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-10-12 and the most recent on 2021-10-21. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for H & L Tool Company INC? ▼
H & L Tool Company INC has been assessed $19,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $39,500 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does H & L Tool Company INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. H & L Tool Company INC 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 H & L Tool Company INC operate in? ▼
H & L Tool Company INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332722). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does H & L Tool Company INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, H & L Tool Company INC ranks #17,842 (the top quarter 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 H & L Tool Company INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
H & L Tool Company INC's total OSHA penalty of $19,750 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.3x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tabien in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing 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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