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Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC ranks #69,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty40% serious
$2,850
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#69,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC in Zeeland, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC 2 times across a longer 6-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 7.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #69,432 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 runs moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Island Industries, INC. in Memphis, TN is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $2,850 in current penalties.

7.5
violations per inspection
40.0%
of violations were serious
#69,432
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (7.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC runs well below peers (0.18x 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

$2,850 Top 30% most affordable more affordable than 70% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Above this entry. $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 Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0021.242.563.784.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPARKER HANNIFIN CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 38DK MANUFACTURING FRA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12BRIDGFORD FOODS PROC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 23POCAHONTAS ALUMINUM …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 55AMERICAN SPINCAST, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 81WOODWARD IODINE CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 49FLAGSTONE PAVERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CARCOUSTICS USA SOUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24GERMAN MACHINED PROD…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10QUALITY VISION INTER…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13MONARCH METAL FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40SONIC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3EVOLUTION OF FLORIDA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4MIDLAND STEEL COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9BALL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SOZIO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13VOLVO GROUP NORTH AM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PGT INDUSTRIES INC./…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4VIE DE FRANCE YAMAZA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17FORT MILLER FAB3 CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3Lakeshore Cutting So…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC is the #27,672 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($2,850).

How Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC Compares

Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC's 7.50 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 well below peers (0.18x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2019-02-21

Last Inspection

2025-08-20

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

7.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,425

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 6 years, averaging 7.5 violations per visit. That's $1,425 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

40.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

60.0% 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

$5,700

Current Penalty Amount

$2,850

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,850 from the initial assessment of $5,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $2,850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,425 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,850 here).

Island Industries, INC. $2,850 TN Wasatch Tool and Die INC. $2,850 UT Ebara Technologies $2,850 CA Centech Plastics INC. $2,850 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Parker Hannifin Corporation 2 insp. Batesville, MS DK Manufacturing Frazeysburg, INC 2 insp. Frazeysburg, OH Bridgford Foods Processing Corporation 2 insp. Chicago, IL Pocahontas Aluminum Company, INC. 2 insp. Pocahontas, AR

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Island Industries, INC.
Memphis, TN
4 inspections $2,850
Wasatch Tool and Die INC.
Salt Lake City, UT
2 inspections $2,850
Sankuer Composite Technologies, INC.
Sterling Heights, MI
2 inspections $2,850
Woodworth INC.
Homer, MI
2 inspections $2,850
Ebara Technologies
Sacramento, CA
2 inspections $2,850

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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 Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 2 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 Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC have? ▼
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,850.
How many OSHA inspections has Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC had? ▼
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-02-21 and the most recent on 2025-08-20. This averages 7.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC? ▼
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC has been assessed $2,850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $5,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC has 6 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 Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC operate in? ▼
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332322). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC ranks #69,432 (the lower 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 Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Lakeshore Cutting Solutions INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,850 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, Island Industries, INC. in Memphis, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $2,850 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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