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Manufacturing · Sterling Heights, MI

Impel Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Impel Industries INC ranks #39,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 32 violations across 8 inspections.

Upper half by penalty66% serious
$8,750
OSHA penalties
32
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#39,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

Impel Industries INC in Sterling Heights, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 32 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $8,750. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Impel Industries INC 8 times over 14 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 32 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #39,004 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 21 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 (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Unimacts Global LLC in Las Vegas, NV is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $8,750 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
65.6%
of violations were serious
#39,004
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 32 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Impel Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Impel Industries INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$8,750 Bottom 39% least affordable more affordable than 39% 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 Impel Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1012.625.237.850.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBATTLE LUMBER CO., I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16PLASTICRAFT CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14HENRY COUNTY HARDWOO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21LEEHAN AMERICA, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 23FOSTER FARMS, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 1OWB PACKERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17HAMILTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DYNASTY SPAS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 25GREAT LAKES MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 5MP GLOBAL PRODUCTS, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 48THE FATHER'S TABLE, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7NHI MECHANICAL MOTIO…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 10PEARL TECHNOLOGIES, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21LARSON'S SHIPYARD, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15JCB MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 9JOHNS MANVILLE, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16BORBET ALABAMA, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29AMTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 7VANGUARD SOAP LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 37TROPICANA MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6Impel Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32
Impel Industries INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 32 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.

Impel Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Impel Industries INC ranks #17,309 at $8,750 current penalty.

How Impel Industries INC Compares

Impel Industries INC's 4.00 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 below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2011-02-08

Last Inspection

2025-06-05

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,094

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 14 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $1,094 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

21

Serious

65.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

11

Other-Than-Serious

34.4% 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

$13,700

Current Penalty Amount

$8,750

Penalty Reduction

36.1%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,950 from the initial assessment of $13,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Impel Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 32 8.0
Total Penalty $8,750 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,094 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($8,750 here).

Unimacts Global LLC $8,750 NV Ready Made Truss INC $8,750 UT Fulcrum Acoustic, LLC $8,750 MA Silencerco, LLC $8,750 UT

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Battle Lumber CO., INC. 8 insp. Wadley, GA Plasticraft Corporation 8 insp. Darien, WI Henry County Hardwoods, INC. 8 insp. Paris, TN Leehan America, INC. 8 insp. Cusseta, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Unimacts Global LLC
Las Vegas, NV
2 inspections $8,750
Ready Made Truss INC
Kearns, UT
2 inspections $8,750
Fulcrum Acoustic, LLC
Whitinsville, MA
2 inspections $8,750
Silencerco, LLC
West Valley City, UT
4 inspections $8,750
Deroyal Industries, INC.
New Tazewell, TN
3 inspections $8,750

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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 Impel Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Impel Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 32 violations across 8 inspections, including 21 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 Impel Industries INC have? ▼
Impel Industries INC has 32 OSHA violations on record, including 21 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $8,750.
How many OSHA inspections has Impel Industries INC had? ▼
Impel Industries INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-02-08 and the most recent on 2025-06-05. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Impel Industries INC? ▼
Impel Industries INC has been assessed $8,750 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,700 (a 36.1% reduction).
Does Impel Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Impel Industries INC has 21 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 Impel Industries INC operate in? ▼
Impel Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333517). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Impel Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Impel Industries INC ranks #39,004 (the upper 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 Impel Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Impel Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $8,750 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Unimacts Global LLC in Las Vegas, NV is a similar manufacturing employer with $8,750 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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