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Administrative & Waste Services · Dowagiac, MI

Michigan Die Casting LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Die Casting LLC ranks #34,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty81% serious
$10,190
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#34,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Die Casting LLC in Dowagiac, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $10,190. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Michigan Die Casting LLC 4 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #34,372 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of 1 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Fastemps INC in Chino, CA is another administrative & waste services employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $10,185 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#34,372
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michigan Die Casting LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Administrative & Waste Services per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Die Casting LLC runs well above peers (2.7x 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

$10,190 Bottom 35% least affordable more affordable than 35% 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 Administrative & Waste Services employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Michigan Die Casting LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0013.426.840.253.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedTHE GOODE COMPANIES,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8ASBESTROL, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5TOWNSHIP OF OXFORD D…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17TENNIS SANITATION LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5WASATCH INTEGRATED W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2WEST COAST ARBORISTS…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4PROFESSIONAL JANITOR…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16GILTON RESOURCE RECO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7CHAUTAUQUA LODGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 51BOROUGH OF FAIRVIEW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4RUITER CONSTRUCTION,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22BOROUGH OF PINE BEAC…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16BOROUGH OF NETCONG W…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11LOGAN TOWNSHIP DPW, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 20ENVIRONMENTAL EDGE, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6WM RECYCLE AMERICA, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5ALORICA, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1REPUBLIC SERVICES, I…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 1PHILLIPS TREE EXPERT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 0Bartash Printing, Inc, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7Michigan Die Casting…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
Michigan Die Casting LLC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Administrative & Waste Services peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Michigan Die Casting LLC in the Administrative & Waste Services enforcement ledger

In Administrative & Waste Services, Michigan Die Casting LLC sits at penalty rank #1,147 of 3,556 penalized establishments ($10,190 assessed).

How Michigan Die Casting LLC Compares

Michigan Die Casting LLC's 4.00 violations per inspection compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector average of 2.7 violations per employer.

Against the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well above peers (2.7x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2019-12-05

Last Inspection

2024-10-30

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,548

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,188

What this shows 4 inspections over 5 years, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $2,548 per inspection vs. the Administrative & Waste Services average of $3,188.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$27,100

Current Penalty Amount

$10,190

Penalty Reduction

62.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,910 from the initial assessment of $27,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Administrative & Waste Services

How Michigan Die Casting LLC compares to the Administrative & Waste Services sector, which has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Die Casting LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 1.2
Violations 16 2.7
Total Penalty $10,190 $3,740
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,548 $3,188
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Nationwide Administrative & Waste Services peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan Die Casting LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($10,190 here).

Fastemps INC $10,185 CA Ace Metal Recycling, LLC $10,200 OK RLN Industries, INC. $10,151 TX O'connell Landscape Maintenance, INC. $10,245 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

The Goode Companies, INC. 4 insp. Laurel, MD Asbestrol, INC. 4 insp. Northwood, IA Township of Oxford Department of Public Works 4 insp. Oxford, NJ Tennis Sanitation LLC 4 insp. ST Paul Park, MN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Administrative & Waste Services

Showing 5 of 12822 other employers tracked in this sector.

FJC Security Services, Inc-Houston
Houston, TX
0 inspections $0
Fastemps INC
Chino, CA
2 inspections $10,185
Timber Creek Apartments
Spartanburg, SC
0 inspections $0
Ace Metal Recycling, LLC
Tulsa, OK
2 inspections $10,200
Apex, Limited
San Antonio, TX
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Michigan Die Casting LLC's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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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 Michigan Die Casting LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Die Casting LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 13 serious violations. Compared to Administrative & Waste Services industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michigan Die Casting LLC have? ▼
Michigan Die Casting LLC has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $10,190.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Die Casting LLC had? ▼
Michigan Die Casting LLC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2019-12-05 and the most recent on 2024-10-30. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Die Casting LLC? ▼
Michigan Die Casting LLC has been assessed $10,190 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $27,100 (a 62.4% reduction).
Does Michigan Die Casting LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Die Casting LLC has 13 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 Michigan Die Casting LLC operate in? ▼
Michigan Die Casting LLC operates in the Administrative & Waste Services sector (NAICS code 561990). This industry has 12,823 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 15,043 total OSHA inspections and $47.95M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Die Casting LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Die Casting LLC ranks #34,372 (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 Michigan Die Casting LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Die Casting LLC's total OSHA penalty of $10,190 is above the Administrative & Waste Services industry average of $3,740 per employer (2.7x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 1.2 per employer. For a direct comparison, Fastemps INC in Chino, CA is a similar administrative & waste services employer with $10,185 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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