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Manufacturing · Spring Lake, MI

Herman Miller

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Herman Miller ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 3 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty33% serious
$1,800
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers

Herman Miller in Spring Lake, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,800. Federal wage-and-hour enforcement records also show 1 WHD violation against this employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Herman Miller 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.5 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #78,503 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 1 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Isovolta Group in Erie, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,800 in current penalties.

1.5
violations per inspection
33.3%
of violations were serious
#78,503
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Herman Miller compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Herman Miller runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,800 Top 21% most affordable more affordable than 79% 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 Herman Miller.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.516.524.532.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSMITHFIELD PACKING C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GEORGIA-PACIFIC WOOD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3YESCO, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2PCC STRUCTURALS - GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31VISTA WINDOW COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 30ND PAPER RUMFORD DIV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11NTP MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21PERFECT 85 DEGREES C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7UPSLOPE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11BROWN PAPER GOODS CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TEXTRON AVIATION INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3ROTARY PRODUCTS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16AGRI MARK, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7GRAND-ROCK COMPANY I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MILLENNIUM MARINE US…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CAMPUS QUILT COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23HUY FONG FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9MAYVILLE ENGINEERING…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2EURO-CARIBE PACKING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUN-TEK PET, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12Herman Miller, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3
Herman Miller has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 3 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.

Herman Miller in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Herman Miller sits at penalty rank #30,174 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,800 assessed).

Combined federal exposure here: $1,800 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Herman Miller Compares

Herman Miller's 1.50 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-04-24

Last Inspection

2018-08-16

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$900

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 1.5 violations per visit. That's $900 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

1

Serious

33.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

66.7% 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

$8,500

Current Penalty Amount

$1,800

Penalty Reduction

78.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$1,800

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,700 from the initial assessment of $8,500. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
1

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Herman Miller compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Herman Miller Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $1,800 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $900 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Herman Miller, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,800 here).

Jet Printing LLC $1,800 TN Isovolta Group $1,800 PA Heslin Steel-Fab. INC. $1,800 PA Across International LLC $1,800 NV

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Smithfield Packing Company, Incorporated 2 insp. Clinton, NC Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC 2 insp. Pineland, TX Yesco, LLC. 2 insp. Las Vegas, NV PCC Structurals - Groton 2 insp. Groton, CT

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Isovolta Group
Erie, PA
2 inspections $1,800
Big Bend Galvanizing, LLC
Trenton, TN
2 inspections $1,800
LYSSY & Eckel INC.
Roswell, NM
2 inspections $1,800
Champion Lumber Company, INC.
Champion, PA
2 inspections $1,800
Schillinger, INC.
Curtis Bay, MD
2 inspections $1,800

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What to do with this record

Use Herman Miller's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Herman Miller against Isovolta Group, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Herman Miller's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Herman Miller also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Herman Miller safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Herman Miller's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 3 violations across 2 inspections, including 1 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 Herman Miller have? ▼
Herman Miller has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 1 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,800.
How many OSHA inspections has Herman Miller had? ▼
Herman Miller has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-04-24 and the most recent on 2018-08-16. This averages 1.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Herman Miller? ▼
Herman Miller has been assessed $1,800 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,500 (a 78.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Herman Miller have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Herman Miller has 1 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Herman Miller been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Herman Miller, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Herman Miller operate in? ▼
Herman Miller operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337211). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Herman Miller owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Herman Miller owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Herman Miller rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Herman Miller ranks #78,503 (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 Herman Miller's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Herman Miller's total OSHA penalty of $1,800 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Isovolta Group in Erie, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,800 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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