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Melling Tool CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Melling Tool CO ranks #43,927 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 15 violations across 5 inspections.

Upper half by penalty67% serious
$7,375
OSHA penalties
15
Violations cited
5
OSHA inspections
#43,927
of 99,447 penalized employers

Melling Tool CO in Jackson, MI has been the subject of 5 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $7,375. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Melling Tool CO 5 times across a longer 13-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #43,927 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 above peers (1.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Enforge LLC in Albemarle, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $7,375 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#43,927
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 5 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Melling Tool CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Melling Tool CO runs moderately below peers (0.5x 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

$7,375 Bottom 44% least affordable more affordable than 44% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Melling Tool CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both5.05.055.05.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPHOENIX PRODUCTS COM…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 54HBD / THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13DUREZ CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 10SOUTHEASTERN PROVISI…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 29FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6PRINSCO, INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 28SUPERIOR STEEL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 8GOOD FOODS GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 6CANBERRA CORP., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 11SARTORIUS STEDIM FIL…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 19AMERICAN MACHINE & M…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 14DIDION ETHANOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 2R&N MANUFACTURING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 18BASF CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 1THOR MOTOR COACH INC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12ALLIED INDUSTRIES, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 31CALCIUM PRODUCTS, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 34PREMIUM PET HEALTH LLC, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 36HOMESTEAD BAKING CO., OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 13TIMBER CREEK RESOURC…, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 12Melling Tool CO, OSHA inspections: 5 · Violations cited: 15
Melling Tool CO has 5 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.

Melling Tool CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Melling Tool CO is the #19,145 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($7,375).

How Melling Tool CO Compares

Melling Tool CO's 3.00 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 (0.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

5

First Inspection

2013-02-12

Last Inspection

2025-08-27

Inspection Span

13 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,475

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 5 inspections over 13 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,475 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

5

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$14,950

Current Penalty Amount

$7,375

Penalty Reduction

50.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $7,575 from the initial assessment of $14,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Melling Tool CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Melling Tool CO Industry Avg
Inspections 5 2.6
Violations 15 8.0
Total Penalty $7,375 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,475 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Melling Tool CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($7,375 here).

Blackburn Machine & Fab LLC $7,375 TX Cityscape Container Corporation $7,375 MD Sierra Pacific Industries $7,375 CA Mesa Fully Formed, L.L.C. $7,375 AZ

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (5 inspections here).

Phoenix Products Company 5 insp. Terryville, CT HBD / Thermoid, INC. 5 insp. Chanute, KS Durez Corporation 5 insp. Kenton, OH Southeastern Provision LLC 5 insp. Bean Station, TN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Blackburn Machine & Fab LLC
Houston, TX
2 inspections $7,375
Cityscape Container Corporation
Baltimore, MD
3 inspections $7,375
Sierra Pacific Industries
Chinese Camp, CA
4 inspections $7,375
Mesa Fully Formed, L.L.C.
Tucson, AZ
2 inspections $7,375
Enforge LLC
Albemarle, NC
2 inspections $7,375

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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 Melling Tool CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Melling Tool CO's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 15 violations across 5 inspections, including 10 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 Melling Tool CO have? ▼
Melling Tool CO has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $7,375.
How many OSHA inspections has Melling Tool CO had? ▼
Melling Tool CO has had 5 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-02-12 and the most recent on 2025-08-27. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Melling Tool CO? ▼
Melling Tool CO has been assessed $7,375 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $14,950 (a 50.7% reduction).
Does Melling Tool CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Melling Tool CO has 10 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 Melling Tool CO operate in? ▼
Melling Tool CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336310). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Melling Tool CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Melling Tool CO ranks #43,927 (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 Melling Tool CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Melling Tool CO's total OSHA penalty of $7,375 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 5 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Enforge LLC in Albemarle, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $7,375 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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