Manufacturing · Casco, MI

Indian Summer Recycling

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Indian Summer Recycling ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 13 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty46% serious
$600
OSHA penalties
13
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Indian Summer Recycling in Casco, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 13 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Indian Summer Recycling 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 13 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #91,681 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Garratt-Callahan Company in Walnut Creek, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $600 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
46.2%
of violations were serious
#91,681
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 43/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 13 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Indian Summer Recycling compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Indian Summer Recycling runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$600 Top 8% most affordable more affordable than 92% 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 Indian Summer Recycling.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0019.138.357.476.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPM ENGINEERED SOLUTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 73FANTASY COOKIE CORP., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9ARCH WOOD PROTECTION…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14CUSTOM CAST MARBLEWO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 34JAMES SKINNER BAKING…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3PILGRIM'S PRIDE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41BUSHNELL ILLINOIS TA…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17CANAM BRIDGES US INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5CUSTOM ALUMINUM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 14OHIO VALLEY STAVE, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13MINERVA DAIRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15PEET'S COFFEE, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3MIS INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20AMTEX-NMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11DIAMOND WIRE SPRING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4AMANDA MANUFACTURING, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUG…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FLUORTEK, INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LAKESHORE PALLET, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19MERSEN USA ST. MARYS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4Indian Summer Recycl…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13
Indian Summer Recycling has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 13 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.

Indian Summer Recycling in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Indian Summer Recycling ranks #33,509 at $600 current penalty.

How Indian Summer Recycling Compares

Indian Summer Recycling's 3.25 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 (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2015-06-16

Last Inspection

2022-04-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$150

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $150 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

46.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

53.8% 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

$1,200

Current Penalty Amount

$600

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $600 from the initial assessment of $1,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Indian Summer Recycling compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Indian Summer Recycling Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 13 8.0
Total Penalty $600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $150 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Indian Summer Recycling, 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 Indian Summer Recycling safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Indian Summer Recycling's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 13 violations across 4 inspections, including 6 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 Indian Summer Recycling have?
Indian Summer Recycling has 13 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $600.
How many OSHA inspections has Indian Summer Recycling had?
Indian Summer Recycling has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-06-16 and the most recent on 2022-04-14. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Indian Summer Recycling?
Indian Summer Recycling has been assessed $600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,200 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Indian Summer Recycling have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Indian Summer Recycling has 6 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 Indian Summer Recycling operate in?
Indian Summer Recycling operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 325314). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Indian Summer Recycling rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Indian Summer Recycling ranks #91,681 (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 Indian Summer Recycling's safety record compare to industry average?
Indian Summer Recycling's total OSHA penalty of $600 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Garratt-Callahan Company in Walnut Creek, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $600 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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