Manufacturing · Cedar Springs, MI

J Star Motion

According to the U.S. Department of Labor (2010–2026), the Wage and Hour Division recovered $2,953 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker across 2 wage-theft cases.

$0
OSHA penalties
0
Violations cited
0
OSHA inspections
$2,953
Back wages owed

J Star Motion in Cedar Springs, MI has been the subject of 0 OSHA workplace inspections and 0 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

What the Data Says About J Star Motion

J Star Motion in Cedar Springs, MI has no OSHA inspection on record with PlainWorker. An absence of federal inspection activity is not the same as a clean safety record, it typically means this employer has not yet been selected for inspection under OSHA's targeting programs. By comparison, Omni Fab, INC. in New Kensington, PA has 2 OSHA inspections on record.

No OSHA penalty has been assessed against J Star Motion to date. The Manufacturing sector average runs $15,410 per employer. The Wage and Hour Division added 2 cases producing $2,953 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
2
Back Wages Owed
$2,953
Employees Affected
1
WHD Violations
4
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$2,953
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,477

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that J Star Motion owed $2,953 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 4 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How J Star Motion compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric J Star Motion Industry Avg
Inspections 0 2.5
Violations 0 7.8
Total Penalty $0 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $0 $6,092

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Frequently Asked Questions

Has J Star Motion been cited for wage theft?
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against J Star Motion, resulting in $2,953 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does J Star Motion operate in?
J Star Motion operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337127). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if J Star Motion owes me wages?
If you believe J Star Motion owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $2,953 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.
How does J Star Motion's safety record compare to industry average?
J Star Motion's total OSHA penalty of $0 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer. The employer has 0 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, Omni Fab, INC. in New Kensington, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,954 in current penalties.

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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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