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Manufacturing · Chesterfield, MI

Innovative Tool INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Innovative Tool INC ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 52 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty60% serious
$11,000
OSHA penalties
52
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Innovative Tool INC in Chesterfield, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 52 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $11,000. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Innovative Tool INC 5 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 52 violations, averaging 10.4 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #32,406 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 31 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, Keystone Forging Company in Northumberland, PA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $11,000 in current penalties.

10.4
violations per inspection
59.6%
of violations were serious
#32,406
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 52 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (10.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Innovative Tool INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Innovative Tool INC runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$11,000 Bottom 33% least affordable more affordable than 33% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Innovative Tool INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.04.518.031.545.058.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCORLE BUILDING SYSTE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16ELECTRIC CABLE COMPO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22TREND OFFSET PRINTIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13PREMIER PAN COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 26W.R. MEADOWS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14PERRY FIBERGLASS PRO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34MOUNTAIN STATES STEE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 56AL-REC LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10CHAMPION HOME BUILDE…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11GEORGE LAY SIGNS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16RESTECH PLASTIC MOLD…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 20DON EVANS OF NEVADA,…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10ENGINEERED MOBILE SO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13THE TUBE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 16PSP INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 37D-S PIPE & STEEL SUP…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 49PERRYMAN COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7WILLIAMS SAUSAGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18EXOTIC METALS FORMIN…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14CASCADE WOOD PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Innovative Tool INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 52
Innovative Tool INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 52 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.

Innovative Tool INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Innovative Tool INC ranks #14,730 at $11,000 current penalty.

How Innovative Tool INC Compares

Innovative Tool INC's 10.40 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 moderately below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2014-06-13

Last Inspection

2021-07-28

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,200

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 7 years, averaging 10.4 violations per visit. That's $2,200 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

31

Serious

59.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

21

Other-Than-Serious

40.4% 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

$22,000

Current Penalty Amount

$11,000

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $11,000 from the initial assessment of $22,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Innovative Tool INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 52 8.0
Total Penalty $11,000 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,200 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($11,000 here).

Bae Systems $11,000 PA Wabtec Corporation $11,000 NY Faour's Mirror CORP. $11,000 FL P.E. Guerin INC. $11,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Corle Building Systems, INC. 5 insp. Imler, PA Electric Cable Compounds, INC. 5 insp. Naugatuck, CT Trend Offset Printing Services, INC. 5 insp. Jacksonville, FL Premier Pan Company, INC. 5 insp. Crescent, PA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Keystone Forging Company
Northumberland, PA
3 inspections $11,000
Integrity Cabinets, LLC.
Ashland, AL
3 inspections $11,000
Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company, INC
Maple City, MI
2 inspections $11,000
Cola Foods LLC
Cranston, RI
5 inspections $11,000
Spears Manufacturing CO.
Jerome, ID
3 inspections $11,000

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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 Innovative Tool INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Innovative Tool INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 52 violations across 5 inspections, including 31 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 Innovative Tool INC have? ▼
Innovative Tool INC has 52 OSHA violations on record, including 31 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $11,000.
How many OSHA inspections has Innovative Tool INC had? ▼
Innovative Tool INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-06-13 and the most recent on 2021-07-28. This averages 10.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Innovative Tool INC? ▼
Innovative Tool INC has been assessed $11,000 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $22,000 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Innovative Tool INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Innovative Tool INC has 31 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 Innovative Tool INC operate in? ▼
Innovative Tool INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332119). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Innovative Tool INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Innovative Tool INC ranks #32,406 (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 Innovative Tool INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Innovative Tool INC's total OSHA penalty of $11,000 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, Keystone Forging Company in Northumberland, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $11,000 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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