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Manufacturing · Saginaw, MI

Means Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Means Industries ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 18 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty44% serious
$10,500
OSHA penalties
18
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers

Means Industries in Saginaw, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 18 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,500. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Means Industries 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 18 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #33,655 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Dakota Creek Industries, INC in Anacortes, WA is another manufacturing employer with 14 OSHA inspections on record and $10,500 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
44.4%
of violations were serious
#33,655
of 99,447 penalized employers
$0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 48/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 18 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Means Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Means Industries runs moderately below peers (0.7x 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

$10,500 Bottom 34% least affordable more affordable than 34% 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 Means Industries.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.87.614.521.428.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJASPER DIMENSION LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5T.S. UPSETTING & THR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MSC WALBRIDGE COATIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11CENTRAL FLORIDA CUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 27DIPAOLO BAKING CO., …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10YASUFUKU USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4EAST COAST REPAIR AN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13FOREST CITY TECHNOLO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11MILLER WIRE WORKS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15DELTCO OF WISCONSIN,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18MIBA BEARINGS US, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15THE BOEING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2CATALINA CYLINDERS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9BRADFORD MARINE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CENTRAL GARDEN & PET…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12CLW, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6WILD CHERRY SPOON CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11HOMECREST OUTDOOR LI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14WAUPACA FOUNDRY INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12MARY'S GONE CRACKERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7Means Industries, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18
Means Industries has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 18 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.

Means Industries in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Means Industries ranks #15,219 at $10,500 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $10,500 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Means Industries Compares

Means Industries's 6.00 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 below peers (0.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-26

Last Inspection

2017-07-07

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,500

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $3,500 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

44.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

10

Other-Than-Serious

55.6% 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

$28,000

Current Penalty Amount

$10,500

Penalty Reduction

62.5%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$10,500

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $17,500 from the initial assessment of $28,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$0
Employees Affected
0
WHD Violations
0

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Means Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 18 8.0
Total Penalty $10,500 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,500 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,500 here).

Dakota Creek Industries, INC $10,500 WA Cristal Global $10,500 OH Purfoods, LLC $10,500 GA Designer Marble, LLC DBA Designer Tile & Stone Gal $10,500 KY

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Jasper Dimension LLC 3 insp. Jasper, IN T.S. Upsetting & Threading Services, L.P. 3 insp. Houston, TX MSC Walbridge Coatings INC. 3 insp. Walbridge, OH Central Florida Custom Trailers, INC. 3 insp. Orlando, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Dakota Creek Industries, INC
Anacortes, WA
14 inspections $10,500
Brugola Oeb Industriale USA INC
Plymouth, MI
4 inspections $10,500
Purfoods, LLC
Conyers, GA
2 inspections $10,500
Cristal Global
Ashtabula, OH
2 inspections $10,500
Designer Marble, LLC DBA Designer Tile & Stone Gal
Lexington, KY
2 inspections $10,500

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What to do with this record

Use Means Industries's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Means Industries against Dakota Creek Industries, INC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Means Industries's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Means Industries also carries $0 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Means Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Means Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 18 violations across 3 inspections, including 8 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 Means Industries have? ▼
Means Industries has 18 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,500.
How many OSHA inspections has Means Industries had? ▼
Means Industries has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-26 and the most recent on 2017-07-07. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Means Industries? ▼
Means Industries has been assessed $10,500 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $28,000 (a 62.5% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Means Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Means Industries has 8 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.
Has Means Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Means Industries, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Means Industries operate in? ▼
Means Industries 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.
What should I do if Means Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Means Industries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Means Industries rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Means Industries ranks #33,655 (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 Means Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Means Industries's total OSHA penalty of $10,500 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dakota Creek Industries, INC in Anacortes, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $10,500 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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