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Lafata Cabinets

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lafata Cabinets ranks #15,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 28 violations across 2 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty46% serious
$22,390
OSHA penalties
28
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#15,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lafata Cabinets in Shelby Township, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 28 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,390. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lafata Cabinets 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 28 violations, averaging 14.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #15,371 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter 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, Clawson Tank CO in Clarkston, MI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $22,395 in current penalties.

14.0
violations per inspection
46.4%
of violations were serious
#15,371
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 28 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (14.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Lafata Cabinets compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lafata Cabinets runs moderately above peers (1.4x 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

$22,390 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Lafata Cabinets.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.912.724.536.348.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHERMAL POLYMER SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35UNITED SUGARS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 46CUSTOM ALUMINUM PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3NORTHEAST PRECAST LLC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19JCG INDUSTRIES, INC.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3TYSON PREPARED FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5G2K CORP. D/B/A/ GBC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SONS & CO. WOODWORKI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BYO OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MAGNABLEND, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12HEARTHSIDE USA - CPG…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ENVASES OHIO, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9OEM SERVICES LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19DW-NATIONAL STANDARD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17CUSTOM COOLER, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14MADISON FORMS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5ALL POINTS COOPERATIVE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HALE PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BAY VALLEY FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8OMEGA STEEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10Lafata Cabinets, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28
Lafata Cabinets has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 28 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.

Lafata Cabinets in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Lafata Cabinets is the #7,495 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($22,390).

How Lafata Cabinets Compares

Lafata Cabinets's 14.00 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 runs moderately above peers (1.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-09-04

Last Inspection

2014-10-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

14.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$11,195

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 14.0 violations per visit. That's $11,195 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

46.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

12

Repeat

42.9% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

10.7% 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

$45,690

Current Penalty Amount

$22,390

Penalty Reduction

51.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $23,300 from the initial assessment of $45,690. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lafata Cabinets compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lafata Cabinets Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 28 8.0
Total Penalty $22,390 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $11,195 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lafata Cabinets, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($22,390 here).

Kamco Industries, INC. $22,393 OH Qualex Manufacturing, LLC $22,398 PA WBC Extrusion Products, INC. $22,400 MA Most INC. $22,400 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Thermal Polymer Systems, LC 2 insp. Angleton, TX United Sugars 2 insp. Mason City, IA Custom Aluminum Products, INC. 2 insp. South Elgin, IL Northeast Precast LLC. 2 insp. Millville, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Kamco Industries, INC.
West Unity, OH
5 inspections $22,393
Clawson Tank CO
Clarkston, MI
4 inspections $22,395
Qualex Manufacturing, LLC
Chambersburg, PA
5 inspections $22,398
WBC Extrusion Products, INC.
Haverhill, MA
2 inspections $22,400
Most INC.
Troy, MO
2 inspections $22,400

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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 Lafata Cabinets safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lafata Cabinets's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 28 violations across 2 inspections, including 13 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 Lafata Cabinets have? ▼
Lafata Cabinets has 28 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 12 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,390.
How many OSHA inspections has Lafata Cabinets had? ▼
Lafata Cabinets has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-09-04 and the most recent on 2014-10-08. This averages 14.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lafata Cabinets? ▼
Lafata Cabinets has been assessed $22,390 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,690 (a 51.0% reduction).
Does Lafata Cabinets have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lafata Cabinets has 13 serious violations, and 12 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 Lafata Cabinets operate in? ▼
Lafata Cabinets operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 337110). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lafata Cabinets rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lafata Cabinets ranks #15,371 (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 Lafata Cabinets's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lafata Cabinets's total OSHA penalty of $22,390 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.4x the average). The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Clawson Tank CO in Clarkston, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $22,395 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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