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Michigan Graphics & Awards

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Graphics & Awards ranks #98,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 11 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty36% serious
$160
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#98,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Graphics & Awards in Berkley, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $160. 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 Graphics & Awards 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 5.5 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #98,122 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, VBC Tracy, LLC in Tracy, CA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $160 in current penalties.

5.5
violations per inspection
36.4%
of violations were serious
#98,122
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 10/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Michigan Graphics & Awards compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Graphics & Awards runs well below peers (0.01x 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

$160 Top 1% most affordable more affordable than 99% 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 Michigan Graphics & Awards.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0013.927.841.755.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedPRESTIGE INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FOX VALLEY SYSTEMS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48AMERICAN MARAZZI TIL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 44HBD/THERMOID, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 53PALLFLEX COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 40NITTA CASINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21SHEREX FASTENING SOL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PALOS VERDES BLDG. C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12COLUMBUS ROOF TRUSSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16BPI RECYCLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27EDGEWELL PERSONAL CA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1THE QUIKRETE COMPANI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SGFW BAKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5D & G PALLET SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SMITH FILTER CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7TAYLOR-LISTUG, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17DOUGLAS PRESS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9CHURCH CHAIRS OF AME…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6LORAIN COUNTY AUTOMO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7BROOKLYN BOTTLING CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24Michigan Graphics & …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11
Michigan Graphics & Awards has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Michigan Graphics & Awards in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Michigan Graphics & Awards sits at penalty rank #34,981 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($160 assessed).

How Michigan Graphics & Awards Compares

Michigan Graphics & Awards's 5.50 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 (0.01x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2012-04-13

Last Inspection

2012-04-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$80

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.5 violations per visit. That's $80 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

36.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

63.6% 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

$400

Current Penalty Amount

$160

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $240 from the initial assessment of $400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Graphics & Awards compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Graphics & Awards Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $160 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $80 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan Graphics & Awards, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($160 here).

Ershigs INC $160 WA Custom Steel Fabricators INC $160 WA VBC Tracy, LLC $160 CA Iowa Steel Masters $158 IA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

Prestige Industries, LLC 2 insp. Paterson, NJ Fox Valley Systems, INC. 2 insp. Cary, IL American Marazzi Tile, INC. 2 insp. Sunnyvale, TX HBD/Thermoid, INC. 2 insp. Salisbury, NC

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

VCF Films INC
Howell, MI
2 inspections $160
Plymouth Brazing
Plymouth, MI
2 inspections $160
Ershigs INC
Bellingham, WA
2 inspections $160
Custom Steel Fabricators INC
Seattle, WA
2 inspections $160
VBC Tracy, LLC
Tracy, CA
3 inspections $160

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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 Michigan Graphics & Awards safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Graphics & Awards's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 11 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 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 Michigan Graphics & Awards have? ▼
Michigan Graphics & Awards has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $160.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Graphics & Awards had? ▼
Michigan Graphics & Awards has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-04-13 and the most recent on 2012-04-16. This averages 5.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Graphics & Awards? ▼
Michigan Graphics & Awards has been assessed $160 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $400 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Michigan Graphics & Awards have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Graphics & Awards has 4 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 Graphics & Awards operate in? ▼
Michigan Graphics & Awards operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339950). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Graphics & Awards rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Graphics & Awards ranks #98,122 (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 Michigan Graphics & Awards's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Graphics & Awards's total OSHA penalty of $160 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, VBC Tracy, LLC in Tracy, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $160 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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