Manufacturing · Pontiac, MI

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Heat Treating Services Corporation of America ranks #6,571 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 9 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty78% serious
$41,950
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
9
OSHA inspections
#6,571
of 99,447 penalized employers

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America in Pontiac, MI has been the subject of 9 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $41,950. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Heat Treating Services Corporation of America 9 times over 6 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 2.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #6,571 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 14 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 well above peers (3.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Apex Aluminum Die Casting CO., INC. in Piqua, OH is another manufacturing employer with 7 OSHA inspections on record and $41,935 in current penalties.

2.0
violations per inspection
77.8%
of violations were serious
#6,571
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 9 OSHA inspections (2.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Heat Treating Services Corporation of America runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$41,950 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Heat Treating Services Corporation of America.

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Heat Treating Services Corporation of America has 9 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.

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Heat Treating Services Corporation of America is the #3,303 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($41,950).

How Heat Treating Services Corporation of America Compares

Heat Treating Services Corporation of America's 2.00 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

9

First Inspection

2019-02-06

Last Inspection

2025-08-07

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,661

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 9 inspections over 6 years, averaging 2.0 violations per visit. That's $4,661 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

14

Serious

77.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.6% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

16.7% 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

$55,900

Current Penalty Amount

$41,950

Penalty Reduction

25.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $13,950 from the initial assessment of $55,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Heat Treating Services Corporation of America compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Heat Treating Services Corporation of America Industry Avg
Inspections 9 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $41,950 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,661 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Heat Treating Services Corporation of America, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

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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 Heat Treating Services Corporation of America safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Heat Treating Services Corporation of America's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 9 inspections, including 14 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 Heat Treating Services Corporation of America have?
Heat Treating Services Corporation of America has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 14 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $41,950.
How many OSHA inspections has Heat Treating Services Corporation of America had?
Heat Treating Services Corporation of America has had 9 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-06 and the most recent on 2025-08-07. This averages 2.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Heat Treating Services Corporation of America?
Heat Treating Services Corporation of America has been assessed $41,950 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $55,900 (a 25.0% reduction).
Does Heat Treating Services Corporation of America have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Heat Treating Services Corporation of America has 14 serious violations, and 1 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 Heat Treating Services Corporation of America operate in?
Heat Treating Services Corporation of America operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332811). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Heat Treating Services Corporation of America rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Heat Treating Services Corporation of America ranks #6,571 (the top 10% 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 Heat Treating Services Corporation of America's safety record compare to industry average?
Heat Treating Services Corporation of America's total OSHA penalty of $41,950 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 9 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Apex Aluminum Die Casting CO., INC. in Piqua, OH is a similar manufacturing employer with $41,935 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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