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Magnesium Products of America INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Magnesium Products of America INC ranks #2,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty63% serious
$87,700
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
10
OSHA inspections
#2,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Magnesium Products of America INC in Eaton Rapids, MI has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $87,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Magnesium Products of America INC 10 times over 12 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 1.9 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #2,166 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Gray Metal Products INC. in Avon, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $87,634 in current penalties.

1.9
violations per inspection
63.2%
of violations were serious
#2,166
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 62/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (1.9 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 Magnesium Products of America INC runs far above peers (5.6x 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

$87,700 Bottom 2% least affordable more affordable than 2% 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%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($87,700) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $87,700 $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 Magnesium Products of America INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both9.910.01010.010.11.614.627.540.453.4OSHA inspectionsViolations citedLAND O'LAKES, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17TEXTRON AVIATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 9U.G.N., INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19ALPHA BAKING CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28BAE SYSTEMS ORDNANCE…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 51AMERICAN TINNING & G…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 29SUPHERB FARMS, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 40GATOR STAMPING INTER…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 31GE TRANSPORTATION, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6EL-MILAGRO, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17HANOVER FOODS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 50BELLISIO FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 16GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLAT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 28SIERRA PACIFIC INDUS…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 33NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4TITANIUM METALS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 10PACIFIC CLAY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 4NATIONAL STEEL AND S…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 6LIDESTRI FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 17DIVERSITECH CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19Magnesium Products o…, OSHA inspections: 10 · Violations cited: 19
Magnesium Products of America INC has 10 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Magnesium Products of America INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Magnesium Products of America INC is the #1,136 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($87,700).

How Magnesium Products of America INC Compares

Magnesium Products of America INC's 1.90 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 far above peers (5.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

10

First Inspection

2011-10-13

Last Inspection

2024-01-08

Inspection Span

12 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.9

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,770

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 12 years, averaging 1.9 violations per visit. That's $8,770 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

63.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.3% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

31.6% 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

$95,750

Current Penalty Amount

$87,700

Penalty Reduction

8.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $8,050 from the initial assessment of $95,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Magnesium Products of America INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Magnesium Products of America INC Industry Avg
Inspections 10 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $87,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,770 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Magnesium Products of America INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($87,700 here).

Strauss Feeds, L.L.C. $87,740 WI Gray Metal Products INC. $87,634 NY Amylu Foods, LLC $87,626 IL The Bellevue Manufacturing Company $87,804 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

Land O'lakes, INC. 10 insp. Tulare, CA Textron Aviation 10 insp. Wichita, KS U.G.N., INC. 10 insp. Jackson, TN Alpha Baking CO., INC. 10 insp. Chicago, IL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Horizon Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
West Palm Beach, FL
0 inspections $0
Strauss Feeds, L.L.C.
Watertown, WI
2 inspections $87,740
Gray Metal Products INC.
Avon, NY
4 inspections $87,634
Amylu Foods, LLC
Chicago, IL
7 inspections $87,626
The Bellevue Manufacturing Company
Bellevue, OH
4 inspections $87,804

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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 Magnesium Products of America INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Magnesium Products of America INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 10 inspections, including 12 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 Magnesium Products of America INC have? ▼
Magnesium Products of America INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $87,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Magnesium Products of America INC had? ▼
Magnesium Products of America INC has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-10-13 and the most recent on 2024-01-08. This averages 1.9 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Magnesium Products of America INC? ▼
Magnesium Products of America INC has been assessed $87,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $95,750 (a 8.4% reduction).
Does Magnesium Products of America INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Magnesium Products of America INC has 12 serious violations, and 1 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 Magnesium Products of America INC operate in? ▼
Magnesium Products of America INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331523). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Magnesium Products of America INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Magnesium Products of America INC ranks #2,166 (the top 5% 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 Magnesium Products of America INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Magnesium Products of America INC's total OSHA penalty of $87,700 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (5.6x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Gray Metal Products INC. in Avon, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $87,634 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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