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Manufacturing · Sault Ste Marie, MI

Hoover Precision Products LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Hoover Precision Products LLC ranks #54,227 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty42% serious
$5,178
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#54,227
of 99,447 penalized employers

Hoover Precision Products LLC in Sault Ste Marie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,178. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Hoover Precision Products LLC 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 15.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,227 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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. For comparison, 48forty-Solutions, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,180 in current penalties.

15.5
violations per inspection
41.9%
of violations were serious
#54,227
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (15.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Hoover Precision Products LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Hoover Precision Products LLC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,178 Top 45% most affordable more affordable than 55% 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Hoover Precision Products LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0011.823.635.447.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFLORENZA MARBLE & GR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 34FRAZER & JONES COMPA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45TYSON FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15BLUE BELL CREAMERIES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14KENWELL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25STEEL STRUCTURES OF …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CNC NOODLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CARPENTER DESIGN, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1DURABLE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DUBOSE STRAPPING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14METALS AND ADDITIVES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10LINCOLN LUMBER CROCK…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14STYRO-TECH LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26ACCURATE AUTOMATIC M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18STANDARD JIG BORING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16MET WELD INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 33PRECISION METAL WORKS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19CEMEX CONSTRUCTION M…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HOYA OPTICAL LABS OF…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19COFFEYVILLE RESOURCE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5Hoover Precision Pro…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 31
Hoover Precision Products LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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.

Hoover Precision Products LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Hoover Precision Products LLC is the #22,721 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($5,178).

How Hoover Precision Products LLC Compares

Hoover Precision Products LLC's 15.50 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 moderately below peers (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-03-06

Last Inspection

2014-01-14

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

15.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,589

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 15.5 violations per visit. That's $2,589 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

41.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.5% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

51.6% 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

$11,320

Current Penalty Amount

$5,178

Penalty Reduction

54.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,142 from the initial assessment of $11,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Hoover Precision Products LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Hoover Precision Products LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $5,178 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,589 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Hoover Precision Products LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,178 here).

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated $5,178 FL Zidian Group $5,177 OH 48forty-Solutions, LLC $5,180 PA Jones Awnings & Canvas, INC. $5,180 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Florenza Marble & Granite Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Frazer & Jones Company, INC. 2 insp. Syracuse, NY Tyson Foods, INC. 2 insp. Buffalo, NY Blue Bell Creameries, L. P. 2 insp. Broken Arrow, OK

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Leesburg Concrete Company, Incorporated
Leesburg, FL
3 inspections $5,178
Zidian Group
Boardman, OH
2 inspections $5,177
Cani Optical Systems, LLC.
Aberdeen, MD
0 inspections $0
48forty-Solutions, LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
2 inspections $5,180
Jones Awnings & Canvas, INC.
Pompano Beach, FL
2 inspections $5,180

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What to do with this record

Use Hoover Precision Products LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Hoover Precision Products LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Hoover Precision Products LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Hoover Precision Products LLC have? ▼
Hoover Precision Products LLC has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,178.
How many OSHA inspections has Hoover Precision Products LLC had? ▼
Hoover Precision Products LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-03-06 and the most recent on 2014-01-14. This averages 15.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Hoover Precision Products LLC? ▼
Hoover Precision Products LLC has been assessed $5,178 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $11,320 (a 54.3% reduction).
Does Hoover Precision Products LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Hoover Precision Products LLC has 13 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 Hoover Precision Products LLC operate in? ▼
Hoover Precision Products LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332991). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Hoover Precision Products LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Hoover Precision Products LLC ranks #54,227 (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 Hoover Precision Products LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Hoover Precision Products LLC's total OSHA penalty of $5,178 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, 48forty-Solutions, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,180 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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