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Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh ranks #25,427 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty81% serious
$14,220
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#25,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh in Tecumseh, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $14,220. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh 2 times over 4 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 8.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #25,427 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Bitzer Scroll, INC. in Syracuse, NY is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $14,219 in current penalties.

8.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#25,427
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (8.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh 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

$14,220 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 Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.52435.647.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedMORRAL COMPANIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CONTINENTAL MFG. COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 41NEW BRUNSWICK SCIENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35US PIPE AND FOUNDRY …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 45GLOBAL ABRASIVE PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24WILBERT FUNERAL SERV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16FIRST BRANDS GROUP, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13BELTEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12PARKDALE AMERICA, LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18CREATIVE POLYMERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15RAYMOND BUILDING SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9SUMMIT MILK PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ACCURUS AEROSPACE WI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7CRYSTAL GEYSER WATER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16H. NAGEL & SON CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22LIBERTO MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8HILAND DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TRI TOWN PRECISION P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ATLAS ASSEMBLY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CRYSTAL PRINT, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14Kirchhoff Automotive…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh ranks #11,955 at $14,220 current penalty.

How Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh Compares

Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh's 8.00 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 (0.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2020-07-10

Last Inspection

2024-09-12

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$7,110

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 4 years, averaging 8.0 violations per visit. That's $7,110 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$38,100

Current Penalty Amount

$14,220

Penalty Reduction

62.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,880 from the initial assessment of $38,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $14,220 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $7,110 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($14,220 here).

Specialty Finishes LLC $14,220 OR Bitzer Scroll, INC. $14,219 NY Progressive Finishes, INC. $14,219 AL 3m Company INC. $14,222 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Morral Companies, LLC 2 insp. Morral, OH Continental MFG. Company, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX New Brunswick Scientific CO., INC. 2 insp. Edison, NJ US Pipe and Foundry Company 2 insp. Bessemer, AL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialty Finishes LLC
Portland, OR
7 inspections $14,220
Bitzer Scroll, INC.
Syracuse, NY
3 inspections $14,219
Progressive Finishes, INC.
Alabaster, AL
2 inspections $14,219
3m Company INC.
Decatur, AL
5 inspections $14,222
Trinity Products Two INC.
Withee, WI
2 inspections $14,218

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What to do with this record

Use Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh have? ▼
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $14,220.
How many OSHA inspections has Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh had? ▼
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2020-07-10 and the most recent on 2024-09-12. This averages 8.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh? ▼
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh has been assessed $14,220 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $38,100 (a 62.7% reduction).
Does Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh has 13 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 Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh operate in? ▼
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336370). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh ranks #25,427 (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 Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kirchhoff Automotive Tecumseh's total OSHA penalty of $14,220 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, Bitzer Scroll, INC. in Syracuse, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $14,219 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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