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Manufacturing · Tecumseh, MI

Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC ranks #11,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 26 violations across 7 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty73% serious
$28,080
OSHA penalties
26
Violations cited
7
OSHA inspections
#11,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC in Tecumseh, MI has been the subject of 7 OSHA workplace inspections and 26 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $28,080. 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 Van-Rob INC 7 times over 4 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 26 violations, averaging 3.7 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #11,518 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 well above peers (2.7x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Brady Enterprises, INC. in East Weymouth, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $28,086 in current penalties.

3.7
violations per inspection
73.1%
of violations were serious
#11,518
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 36/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 26 violations across 7 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 Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC runs moderately above peers (1.8x 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

$28,080 Bottom 12% least affordable more affordable than 12% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Van-Rob INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both7.07.077.07.008.416.825.233.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERRIDGE MANUFACTURI…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 32KOPPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 14SAINT JEAN INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7IRVING FOREST PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7AMY'S KITCHEN, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 30NORMAN W. FRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 7HWASEUNG AUTOMOTIVE …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 4PROPPER INTERNATIONA…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12JOHN DEERE HARVESTER…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 1STAR SNACKS CO., LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17NORTEK POWDER COATIN…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 18TELFAIR FOREST PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 13CHEROKEE BRICK & TIL…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 9BIMBO BAKERIES, USA …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 2SEA WATCH INTERNATIO…, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 17WEBSTER INDUSTRIES, …, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 12COOK ENGINE INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 23SENSUS USA INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 6AMERICAN PHOENIX, INC., OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 29TECNOCAP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 24Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC, OSHA inspections: 7 · Violations cited: 26
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC has 7 OSHA inspections on record and 26 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 Van-Rob INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC is the #5,707 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($28,080).

How Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC Compares

Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC's 3.71 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 moderately above peers (1.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

7

First Inspection

2015-07-14

Last Inspection

2019-04-08

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,011

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 7 inspections over 4 years, averaging 3.7 violations per visit. That's $4,011 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

19

Serious

73.1% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

7.7% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

19.2% 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

$75,900

Current Penalty Amount

$28,080

Penalty Reduction

63.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $47,820 from the initial assessment of $75,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC Industry Avg
Inspections 7 2.6
Violations 26 8.0
Total Penalty $28,080 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,011 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($28,080 here).

Brady Enterprises, INC. $28,086 MA Kasai North America, INC. $28,088 AL Classic Window Coverings, LLC $28,070 GA Phipps Cabinets, INC. $28,097 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (7 inspections here).

Berridge Manufacturing Company 7 insp. San Antonio, TX Koppers INC. 7 insp. Somerville, TX Saint Jean Industries, INC. 7 insp. Heber Springs, AR Irving Forest Products, INC. 7 insp. Dixfield, ME

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Brady Enterprises, INC.
East Weymouth, MA
2 inspections $28,086
Kasai North America, INC.
Talladega, AL
5 inspections $28,088
Classic Window Coverings, LLC
Buford, GA
2 inspections $28,070
Phipps Cabinets, INC.
Dothan, AL
6 inspections $28,097
Hartung Glass Industries, INC.
Pueblo, CO
3 inspections $28,100

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 26 violations across 7 inspections, including 19 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC have? ▼
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC has 26 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $28,080.
How many OSHA inspections has Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC had? ▼
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC has had 7 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-07-14 and the most recent on 2019-04-08. This averages 3.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC? ▼
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC has been assessed $28,080 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $75,900 (a 63.0% reduction).
Does Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC has 19 serious violations, and 2 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 Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC operate in? ▼
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC 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 Van-Rob INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC ranks #11,518 (the top quarter 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 Van-Rob INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Kirchhoff Van-Rob INC's total OSHA penalty of $28,080 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.8x the average). The employer has 7 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Brady Enterprises, INC. in East Weymouth, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $28,086 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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