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Kaines West Michigan CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kaines West Michigan CO ranks #25,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty55% serious
$14,100
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#25,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kaines West Michigan CO in Ludington, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,100. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kaines West Michigan CO 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,629 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Haven Steel Products, INC. in MC Kenzie, TN is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $14,100 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
54.5%
of violations were serious
#25,629
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 37/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kaines West Michigan CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kaines West Michigan CO sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x 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

$14,100 Bottom 26% least affordable more affordable than 26% 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 Kaines West Michigan CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.311.721.030.439.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedGOLDTHREAD LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19MOLY MANUFACTURING INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23SMITTY'S SUPPLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Schweid And Sons, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ENGINEERED MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4PRIORITY PLASTICS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38CONCORD SUPPLY INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18PRIME PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15SONOCO PRODUCTS COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SPECIALTY PROMOTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CREATIVE STONE MFG.,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13KENOSHA BEEF INTERNA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13SILK CITY PRINTING, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12US STONE IND. LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5EMERALD COAST TRUSS …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15GLIDEWELL SPECIALTIE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ROTARY CORPORATION, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10WILLOW FORK PALLET CO, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SUN CHEMICAL CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10EDELBROCK PERMANENT …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Kaines West Michigan…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11
Kaines West Michigan CO has 3 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.

Kaines West Michigan CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kaines West Michigan CO ranks #12,029 at $14,100 current penalty.

How Kaines West Michigan CO Compares

Kaines West Michigan CO's 3.67 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-05-01

Last Inspection

2017-06-20

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,700

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,700 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

54.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

9.1% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$19,800

Current Penalty Amount

$14,100

Penalty Reduction

28.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,700 from the initial assessment of $19,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kaines West Michigan CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kaines West Michigan CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $14,100 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,700 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kaines West Michigan CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,100 here).

Haven Steel Products, INC. $14,100 TN American Axle & Manufacturing, INC. $14,100 OH Standard Machine Company INC. $14,100 WI Compact Industries, INC $14,100 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Goldthread LLC 3 insp. Springfield, MA Moly Manufacturing INC 3 insp. Ellsworth, KS Smitty's Supply, INC. 3 insp. Roseland, LA Schweid And Sons 3 insp. Carlstadt, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Haven Steel Products, INC.
MC Kenzie, TN
4 inspections $14,100
American Axle & Manufacturing, INC.
Twinsburg, OH
2 inspections $14,100
Standard Machine Company INC.
Saukville, WI
2 inspections $14,100
Compact Industries, INC
Saint Charles, IL
3 inspections $14,100
International Timber & Veneer, LC
Jackson Center, PA
2 inspections $14,100

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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 Kaines West Michigan CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kaines West Michigan CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 3 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 Kaines West Michigan CO have? ▼
Kaines West Michigan CO has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,100.
How many OSHA inspections has Kaines West Michigan CO had? ▼
Kaines West Michigan CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-05-01 and the most recent on 2017-06-20. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kaines West Michigan CO? ▼
Kaines West Michigan CO has been assessed $14,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,800 (a 28.8% reduction).
Does Kaines West Michigan CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kaines West Michigan CO has 6 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 Kaines West Michigan CO operate in? ▼
Kaines West Michigan CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332618). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kaines West Michigan CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kaines West Michigan CO ranks #25,629 (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 Kaines West Michigan CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kaines West Michigan CO's total OSHA penalty of $14,100 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Haven Steel Products, INC. in MC Kenzie, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,100 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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