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Metavation Foundry Vassar

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Metavation Foundry Vassar ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a average safety record: 4 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty50% serious
$1,700
OSHA penalties
4
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Metavation Foundry Vassar in Vassar, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 4 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Metavation Foundry Vassar 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 4 violations, averaging 1.3 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,405 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 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. For comparison, Kotzian Tool INC in Shelby, MI is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,700 in current penalties.

1.3
violations per inspection
50.0%
of violations were serious
#79,405
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 71/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 4 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Metavation Foundry Vassar compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Metavation Foundry Vassar runs well below peers (0.11x 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

$1,700 Top 20% most affordable more affordable than 80% 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 Metavation Foundry Vassar.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0018.336.755.073.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBUSHNELL ILLINOIS TA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SPRINGCO METAL COATI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CUISINE SOLUTIONS SA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ARRINGTON SAWMILL, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24EDAC TECHNOLOGIES CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 70MARATHON GALVESTON B…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BRIGGS & STRATTON CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SELMA PALLET INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4GENERAL PLASTIC EXTR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18SORRENTO LACTALIS, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GENERAL ALUM NEW ENG…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8CARLISLE PACKAGING C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13HDT EXPEDITIONARY SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5WILLIAM H. HARVEY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18U.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HOHMANN & BARNARD, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3GSF PLASTICS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PRECISION IRON WORKS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31Metavation Foundry V…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4
Metavation Foundry Vassar has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 4 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.

Metavation Foundry Vassar in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Metavation Foundry Vassar is the #30,509 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,700).

How Metavation Foundry Vassar Compares

Metavation Foundry Vassar's 1.33 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 (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-01-25

Last Inspection

2012-09-11

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$567

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.3 violations per visit. That's $567 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

50.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$3,400

Current Penalty Amount

$1,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,700 from the initial assessment of $3,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Metavation Foundry Vassar compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Metavation Foundry Vassar Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 4 8.0
Total Penalty $1,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $567 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Metavation Foundry Vassar, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,700 here).

Aptar Torrington $1,700 CT B & T Metal Works, INC. $1,700 FL Utz Quality Foods, Incorporated $1,700 PA Art Castings of Colorado $1,700 CO

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Bushnell Illinois Tank CO. D/B/a Schuld/Bushnell 3 insp. Valley, NE Springco Metal Coatings INC. 3 insp. Cleveland, OH Cuisine Solutions San Antonio 3 insp. San Antonio, TX Arrington Sawmill, INC. 3 insp. Jacksonville, TX

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Aptar Torrington
Torrington, CT
2 inspections $1,700
Utz Quality Foods, Incorporated
Hanover, PA
3 inspections $1,700
Coca Cola Enterprises
Alsip, IL
2 inspections $1,700
Nestle Prepared Foods CO
Springville, UT
2 inspections $1,700
Kotzian Tool INC
Shelby, MI
2 inspections $1,700

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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 Metavation Foundry Vassar safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Metavation Foundry Vassar's workplace safety record is average, with typical for this industry. The employer has 4 violations across 3 inspections, including 2 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 Metavation Foundry Vassar have? ▼
Metavation Foundry Vassar has 4 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,700.
How many OSHA inspections has Metavation Foundry Vassar had? ▼
Metavation Foundry Vassar has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-25 and the most recent on 2012-09-11. This averages 1.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Metavation Foundry Vassar? ▼
Metavation Foundry Vassar has been assessed $1,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Metavation Foundry Vassar have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Metavation Foundry Vassar has 2 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 Metavation Foundry Vassar operate in? ▼
Metavation Foundry Vassar operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336399). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Metavation Foundry Vassar rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Metavation Foundry Vassar ranks #79,405 (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 Metavation Foundry Vassar's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Metavation Foundry Vassar's total OSHA penalty of $1,700 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, Kotzian Tool INC in Shelby, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,700 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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