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Manufacturing · Norton Shores, MI

Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation ranks #73,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 5 inspections.

Lower half by penalty53% serious
$2,325
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#73,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation in Norton Shores, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,325. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation 5 times over 9 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 3.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #73,750 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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 (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Argon Medical Devices, Inc. in Athens, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.4
violations per inspection
52.9%
of violations were serious
#73,750
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 41/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation runs well below peers (0.15x 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

$2,325 Top 26% most affordable more affordable than 74% 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 Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0011.322.633.845.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedG&S METAL PRODUCTS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16CENTRAL STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23TRUSTILE DOORS OF IOWA, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8NORTHSTAR BATTERY CO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4KENNEDY VALVE, A DIV…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12LAKE REGION MEDICAL …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8BURNER SYSTEMS INTER…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 23J & J DRAINAGE PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10NATIONAL BEEF LEATHERS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1DIVERSE FABRICATION …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 43IPSCO KOPPEL TUBULAR…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5BOTKIN LUMBER COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNIVERSAL COATINGS C…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13SP NEWSPRINT CO LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7L & L LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 39MATERION BRUSH, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROCKY MOUNTAIN METAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 9SET ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10JBS USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MARKIN TUBING, LP, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19Industrial Metal Cle…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 17
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation ranks #28,915 at $2,325 current penalty.

How Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation Compares

Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation's 3.40 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 (0.15x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2015-04-29

Last Inspection

2024-04-29

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$465

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 9 years, averaging 3.4 violations per visit. That's $465 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

52.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

8

Other-Than-Serious

47.1% 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

$4,650

Current Penalty Amount

$2,325

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,325 from the initial assessment of $4,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $2,325 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $465 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,325 here).

I.C.E. (U.S.) INC. $2,325 TN Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication $2,325 MN Hallmark Metals $2,325 CA Factory Five Racing Incorporated $2,325 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

G&S Metal Products Company, INC. 5 insp. Cleveland, OH Central Steel, INC. 5 insp. Wichita, KS Trustile Doors of Iowa 5 insp. Northwood, IA Northstar Battery Company 5 insp. Springfield, MO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

I.C.E. (U.S.) INC.
Bolivar, TN
2 inspections $2,325
Spanier Welding and Metal Fabrication
Paynesville, MN
2 inspections $2,325
Hallmark Metals
Glendora, CA
2 inspections $2,325
Factory Five Racing Incorporated
Wareham, MA
2 inspections $2,325
Argon Medical Devices, Inc.
Athens, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation'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 Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 5 inspections, including 9 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 Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation have? ▼
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,325.
How many OSHA inspections has Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation had? ▼
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-29 and the most recent on 2024-04-29. This averages 3.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation? ▼
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation has been assessed $2,325 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,650 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation has 9 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 Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation operate in? ▼
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation ranks #73,750 (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 Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Industrial Metal Cleaning Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $2,325 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Argon Medical Devices, Inc. in Athens, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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