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Key Gas Components INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Key Gas Components INC ranks #28,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 55 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty36% serious
$12,660
OSHA penalties
55
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#28,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Key Gas Components INC in Allegan, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 55 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,660. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Key Gas Components INC 5 times over 10 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 55 violations, averaging 11.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,466 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 20 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, Harvey Industries, Incorporated in N Dartmouth, MA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $12,659 in current penalties.

11.0
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#28,466
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 55 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (11.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Key Gas Components INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Key Gas Components INC sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,660 Bottom 29% least affordable more affordable than 29% 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 Key Gas Components INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0017.835.653.571.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedSOLON SPECIALTY WIRE, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13MCK ENTERPRISES INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14HB&G BUILDING PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31MI METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ADVANSIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 4STUPP BROS., INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3VEGAS FASTENER MANUF…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7SPRING GLEN FRESH FO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PACIFIC EXPEDITION Y…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 22FOXWORTH-GALBRAITH L…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7CONESTOGA WOOD SPECI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3JUST BORN, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 5UNICELL BODY COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 7ROLANDO'S WELDING & …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31ATLAS BARREL AND PAL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 3CORNING INCORPORATED, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2VOLPI MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13HENDERSON FABRICATIO…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 21BUTTERBALL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2ACCURATE MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 68Key Gas Components INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 55
Key Gas Components INC has 5 OSHA inspections on record and 55 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.

Key Gas Components INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Key Gas Components INC is the #13,208 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,660).

How Key Gas Components INC Compares

Key Gas Components INC's 11.00 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 (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2011-04-05

Last Inspection

2021-08-02

Inspection Span

10 yrs

Violations / Inspection

11.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,532

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 10 years, averaging 11.0 violations per visit. That's $2,532 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

20

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

5

Repeat

9.1% of total

30

Other-Than-Serious

54.5% 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

$18,960

Current Penalty Amount

$12,660

Penalty Reduction

33.2%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,300 from the initial assessment of $18,960. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Key Gas Components INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Key Gas Components INC Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 55 8.0
Total Penalty $12,660 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,532 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,660 here).

Jetpack Shipping, LLC $12,661 OH Advanced Fusion Systems, LLC $12,661 CT Freeport-McMoran Company $12,659 IA Harvey Industries, Incorporated $12,659 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Solon Specialty Wire 5 insp. Solon, OH McK Enterprises INC. 5 insp. Oxnard, CA HB&G Building Products, INC. 5 insp. Troy, AL MI Metals, INC. 5 insp. Oldsmar, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rolando's Welding & Fabrication
Robstown, TX
0 inspections $0
Jetpack Shipping, LLC
Akron, OH
2 inspections $12,661
Advanced Fusion Systems, LLC
Newtown, CT
2 inspections $12,661
Freeport-McMoran Company
Fort Madison, IA
2 inspections $12,659
Harvey Industries, Incorporated
N Dartmouth, MA
3 inspections $12,659

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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 Key Gas Components INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Key Gas Components INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 55 violations across 5 inspections, including 20 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 Key Gas Components INC have? ▼
Key Gas Components INC has 55 OSHA violations on record, including 20 serious, 0 willful, and 5 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,660.
How many OSHA inspections has Key Gas Components INC had? ▼
Key Gas Components INC has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-04-05 and the most recent on 2021-08-02. This averages 11.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Key Gas Components INC? ▼
Key Gas Components INC has been assessed $12,660 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,960 (a 33.2% reduction).
Does Key Gas Components INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Key Gas Components INC has 20 serious violations, and 5 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 Key Gas Components INC operate in? ▼
Key Gas Components INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332996). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Key Gas Components INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Key Gas Components INC ranks #28,466 (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 Key Gas Components INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Key Gas Components INC's total OSHA penalty of $12,660 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, Harvey Industries, Incorporated in N Dartmouth, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,659 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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