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Howmet Aerospace INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Howmet Aerospace INC ranks #62,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 3 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$3,850
OSHA penalties
3
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#62,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Howmet Aerospace INC in Whitehall, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 3 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Howmet Aerospace INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 3 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #62,493 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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, American Metal Fab in Three Rivers, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $3,850 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#62,493
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 3 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Howmet Aerospace INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Howmet Aerospace INC runs well below peers (0.24x 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

$3,850 Top 37% most affordable more affordable than 63% 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 Howmet Aerospace INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.15.010.014.919.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedE.I. DUPONT DENEMOUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BEKAERT CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 1BROWDER AND SONS VEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14FREEDOM ALLOYS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18CUSTOM SERVICE PLAST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LOVE'S BAKERY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BERRY GLOBAL, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GRAFTECH INTERNATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19ACME BRICK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CAMBRIDGE BRANDS, IN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MOTOR CASTINGS COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8ELLISON SURFACE TECH…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5M-TEK, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11COLUMBIA METAL SPINN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18METAL SPECIALISTS OF…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18FAB-BRAZE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14GILES ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WINNEBAGO INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WASHINGTON MILLS ELE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12Howmet Aerospace INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3
Howmet Aerospace INC has 3 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.

Howmet Aerospace INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Howmet Aerospace INC sits at penalty rank #25,429 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,850 assessed).

How Howmet Aerospace INC Compares

Howmet Aerospace INC's 1.00 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 below peers (0.24x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2023-05-11

Last Inspection

2026-06-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,283

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $1,283 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

1

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$7,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,850

Penalty Reduction

45.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,150 from the initial assessment of $7,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Howmet Aerospace INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Howmet Aerospace INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 3 8.0
Total Penalty $3,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,283 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Howmet Aerospace INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,850 here).

Casting Cleaning Resources $3,850 IL The Blue Print, LLC $3,850 MD Burnett and Son Meat CO., INC. $3,850 CA Herman Grant CO INC $3,850 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

E.I. Dupont Denemours Incorporated Chambers Works 3 insp. Deepwater, NJ Bekaert Corporation 3 insp. Rogers, AR Browder and Sons Veneer Company, INC. 3 insp. Thomasville, AL Freedom Alloys, INC. 3 insp. Royersford, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Casting Cleaning Resources
Mapleton, IL
5 inspections $3,850
American Metal Fab
Three Rivers, MI
3 inspections $3,850
The Blue Print, LLC
Upper Marlboro, MD
4 inspections $3,850
Jomar INC DBA Harbor Packaging
Benton Harbor, MI
2 inspections $3,850
Wolverine World Wide Factory B
Big Rapids, MI
2 inspections $3,850

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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 Howmet Aerospace INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Howmet Aerospace INC's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 3 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Howmet Aerospace INC have? ▼
Howmet Aerospace INC has 3 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Howmet Aerospace INC had? ▼
Howmet Aerospace INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-05-11 and the most recent on 2026-06-02. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Howmet Aerospace INC? ▼
Howmet Aerospace INC has been assessed $3,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,000 (a 45.0% reduction).
Does Howmet Aerospace INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Howmet Aerospace INC has 2 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.
What industry does Howmet Aerospace INC operate in? ▼
Howmet Aerospace INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336412). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Howmet Aerospace INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Howmet Aerospace INC ranks #62,493 (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 Howmet Aerospace INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Howmet Aerospace INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,850 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, American Metal Fab in Three Rivers, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,850 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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