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Jolico/JB Tool INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Jolico/JB Tool INC ranks #81,634 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty27% serious
$1,480
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#81,634
of 99,447 penalized employers

Jolico/JB Tool INC in Utica, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,480. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Jolico/JB Tool INC 2 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #81,634 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 3 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Plasma Etch in Carson City, NV is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
27.3%
of violations were serious
#81,634
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Jolico/JB Tool INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Jolico/JB Tool INC runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$1,480 Top 18% most affordable more affordable than 82% 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 Jolico/JB Tool INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.04.513.021.530.038.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFIRST MARINE, LLC, A…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35SOUTH MARINE SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20WOODGRAIN MILLWORK, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9GREAT DANE - WAYNE P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ANDOVER HEALTHCARE, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14DELEK REFINING, LTD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HOLLYFRONTIER ELDORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CHERRY CRUSHED CONCR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PIONEER TOOL & DIE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13EVERLASTING SURFACES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BAUER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24CASSANO MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15OWENS-BROCKWAY GLASS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TRACHTE SOUTHEAST LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28FCA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8POLYCHEM OMS SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 37SMURFIT STONE RECYCL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22PROTEIN FOR PETS OPC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18BECKER WORKS, LTD., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 26Jolico/JB Tool INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Jolico/JB Tool INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Jolico/JB Tool INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Jolico/JB Tool INC sits at penalty rank #31,132 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,480 assessed).

How Jolico/JB Tool INC Compares

Jolico/JB Tool INC's 5.50 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 (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-08-18

Last Inspection

2023-04-05

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$740

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 9 years, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $740 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

3

Serious

27.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$2,820

Current Penalty Amount

$1,480

Penalty Reduction

47.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,340 from the initial assessment of $2,820. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Jolico/JB Tool INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $1,480 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $740 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,480 here).

Laulima Enterprises LLC $1,479 HI A & a Industries, INC. $1,476 MA Absolute Welding & Consulting, LLC $1,475 GA Empire Lumber Company DBA Kamiah Mills $1,475 ID

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

First Marine, LLC, a Division of Western Rivers Boat Management, INC., Assumed Name for WRBM, LLC 2 insp. Calvert City, KY South Marine Systems, LLC 2 insp. Ashtabula, OH Woodgrain Millwork, INC. 2 insp. Montevallo, AL Great Dane - Wayne Plant 2 insp. Wayne, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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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 Jolico/JB Tool INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Jolico/JB Tool INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 3 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 Jolico/JB Tool INC have? ▼
Jolico/JB Tool INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 3 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,480.
How many OSHA inspections has Jolico/JB Tool INC had? ▼
Jolico/JB Tool INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-18 and the most recent on 2023-04-05. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Jolico/JB Tool INC? ▼
Jolico/JB Tool INC has been assessed $1,480 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,820 (a 47.5% reduction).
Does Jolico/JB Tool INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Jolico/JB Tool INC has 3 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 Jolico/JB Tool INC operate in? ▼
Jolico/JB Tool INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Jolico/JB Tool INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Jolico/JB Tool INC ranks #81,634 (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 Jolico/JB Tool INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Jolico/JB Tool INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,480 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Plasma Etch in Carson City, NV 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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