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Michigan Metal Coatings CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Metal Coatings CO ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,725
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Metal Coatings CO in Port Huron, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,725. 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 Metal Coatings CO 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #79,116 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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. For comparison, San Diego Crating & Packing, INC. in Poway, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,725 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#79,116
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 3 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 Metal Coatings CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Metal Coatings CO 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

$1,725 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 Michigan Metal Coatings CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.210.120.029.939.8OSHA inspectionsViolations citedYAZOO MILLS, INCORPO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 38FIRST SOURCE WORLDWI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22MANA NUTRITIVE AID P…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20PRECISION METAL PROD…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15AMICK FARMS LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22HILAND DAIRY FOODS C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7POLYMERICA LIMITED C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PASADENA REFINING SY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SAFEWAY PACKAGING INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ATCO PRODUCTS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MARTINREA HOPKINSVIL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12METAL COATINGS CORP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7ULTRA DAIRY, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8THE TIMKEN CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PHILADELPHIA MANUFAC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22LIFTED LIQUIDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6RADIO FREQUENCY SYST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9ATKINSON CANDY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2AUSTIN STAR DETONATO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9Michigan Metal Coati…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12
Michigan Metal Coatings CO has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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 Metal Coatings CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michigan Metal Coatings CO ranks #30,465 at $1,725 current penalty.

How Michigan Metal Coatings CO Compares

Michigan Metal Coatings CO's 4.00 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 well below peers (0.11x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-01-04

Last Inspection

2012-01-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$575

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $575 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

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

$3,750

Current Penalty Amount

$1,725

Penalty Reduction

54.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,025 from the initial assessment of $3,750. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Metal Coatings CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Metal Coatings CO Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $1,725 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $575 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,725 here).

Besway Systems INC. $1,725 TN Agristrand Mankato LLC $1,725 MN San Diego Crating & Packing, INC. $1,725 CA Albany Manufacturing INC $1,725 MN

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Yazoo Mills, Incorporated 3 insp. New Oxford, PA First Source Worldwide, LLC 3 insp. Dalton, GA Mana Nutritive Aid Products Incorporated 3 insp. Fitzgerald, GA Precision Metal Products, INC. 3 insp. El Cajon, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Besway Systems INC.
Madison, TN
2 inspections $1,725
Agristrand Mankato LLC
Mankato, MN
3 inspections $1,725
Adler Lumber INC
Gwinn, MI
2 inspections $1,725
San Diego Crating & Packing, INC.
Poway, CA
2 inspections $1,725
Impact Fab INC
Holland, MI
3 inspections $1,725

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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 Metal Coatings CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Metal Coatings CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 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 Michigan Metal Coatings CO have? ▼
Michigan Metal Coatings CO has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,725.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Metal Coatings CO had? ▼
Michigan Metal Coatings CO has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-01-04 and the most recent on 2012-01-13. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Metal Coatings CO? ▼
Michigan Metal Coatings CO has been assessed $1,725 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,750 (a 54.0% reduction).
Does Michigan Metal Coatings CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Metal Coatings CO 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.
What industry does Michigan Metal Coatings CO operate in? ▼
Michigan Metal Coatings CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332813). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Metal Coatings CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Metal Coatings CO ranks #79,116 (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 Metal Coatings CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Metal Coatings CO's total OSHA penalty of $1,725 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, San Diego Crating & Packing, INC. in Poway, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,725 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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