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Manufacturing · South Lyon, MI

Michigan Seamless Tube LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Seamless Tube LLC ranks #1,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 15 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty77% serious
$134,460
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
15
OSHA inspections
#1,083
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Seamless Tube LLC in South Lyon, MI has been the subject of 15 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $134,460. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case on record, covering Fair Labor Standards Act enforcement. 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 Seamless Tube LLC 15 times over 14 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 31 violations, averaging 2.1 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #1,083 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 24 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 far above peers (5.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $20,926 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. For comparison, Sorrento Lactalis, INC. in Buffalo, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $155,725 in current penalties.

2.1
violations per inspection
77.4%
of violations were serious
#1,083
of 99,447 penalized employers
$20,926
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

D 61/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 15 OSHA inspections (2.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • D Wage & hour compliance: $21K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($21K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Michigan Seamless Tube LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Seamless Tube LLC runs far above peers (8.5x 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

$134,460 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($134,460) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $134,460 $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 Seamless Tube LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both13.914.51515.616.1022.645.167.790.3OSHA inspectionsViolations citedULTIUM CELLS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 64CHEVRON U.S.A. INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 38THE HC COMPANIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 20TYSON FOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 40DAVIS WIRE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 35OVERHILL FARMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 75GENERAL MOTORS LLC, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9ART HORIZONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 39GLACIER FISH COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 9SMITHFIELD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 6AK STEEL CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 22MARUCHAN INC, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 23CARPENTER TECHNOLOGY…, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 25FORD MOTOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 1C & H SUGAR COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 86PANASONIC ENERGY OF …, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 2ELRINGKLINGER USA, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 65CANTON DROP FORGE, I…, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 66SWIFT PORK COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 14 · Violations cited: 19NEMAK USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 16 · Violations cited: 17Michigan Seamless Tu…, OSHA inspections: 15 · Violations cited: 31
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC has 15 OSHA inspections on record and 31 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 Seamless Tube LLC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michigan Seamless Tube LLC ranks #599 at $134,460 current penalty. On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Michigan Seamless Tube LLC ranks #1,488 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($20,926).

Combined federal exposure here: $134,460 OSHA penalties plus $20,926 WHD back wages (13.5% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Michigan Seamless Tube LLC Compares

Michigan Seamless Tube LLC's 2.07 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 far above peers (8.5x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

15

First Inspection

2012-11-14

Last Inspection

2026-06-25

Inspection Span

14 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$8,964

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 15 inspections over 14 years, averaging 2.1 violations per visit. That's $8,964 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

24

Serious

77.4% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

3.2% of total

6

Other-Than-Serious

19.4% 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

$266,900

Current Penalty Amount

$134,460

Penalty Reduction

49.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$155,386

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $132,440 from the initial assessment of $266,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$20,926
Employees Affected
16
WHD Violations
16
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$1,308
Avg Back Wages per CaseTypical
$20,926

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Michigan Seamless Tube LLC owed $20,926 in back wages to 16 employees across 1 case and 16 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Seamless Tube LLC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Seamless Tube LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 15 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $134,460 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $8,964 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($134,460 here).

Westrock Company of Texas $134,346 TX Contract Manufacturer, L.L.C. $134,700 OK MDLG, INC. DBA Phenix Lumber CO. $134,200 AL Standard Steel, LLC $134,804 PA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (15 inspections here).

Ultium Cells LLC 15 insp. Warren, OH Chevron U.S.a. INC. 15 insp. El Segundo, CA The HC Companies, INC. 15 insp. Sparks, NV Tyson Foods INC 15 insp. Dakota City, NE

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Polyvision Corporation
Okmulgee, OK
4 inspections $155,336
Al Salam Meat and Poultry, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Harbor Point Mineral Products INC.
Utica, NY
4 inspections $155,200
Sorrento Lactalis, INC.
Buffalo, NY
4 inspections $155,725
KP Poultry, Inc. dba TL Foods, Inc.
La Puente, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Michigan Seamless Tube LLC against Polyvision Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Michigan Seamless Tube LLC's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Michigan Seamless Tube LLC also carries $20,926 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Seamless Tube LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Seamless Tube LLC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 15 inspections, including 24 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Michigan Seamless Tube LLC have? ▼
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 24 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $134,460.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Seamless Tube LLC had? ▼
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC has had 15 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-11-14 and the most recent on 2026-06-25. This averages 2.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Seamless Tube LLC? ▼
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC has been assessed $134,460 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $266,900 (a 49.6% reduction). Additionally, $20,926 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Michigan Seamless Tube LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Seamless Tube LLC has 24 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Michigan Seamless Tube LLC been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Michigan Seamless Tube LLC, resulting in $20,926 in back wages owed to 16 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Michigan Seamless Tube LLC operate in? ▼
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 331210). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Michigan Seamless Tube LLC owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Michigan Seamless Tube LLC owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $20,926 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Michigan Seamless Tube LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Seamless Tube LLC ranks #1,083 (the top 1% 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 Seamless Tube LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Seamless Tube LLC's total OSHA penalty of $134,460 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (8.5x the average). The employer has 15 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Sorrento Lactalis, INC. in Buffalo, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $155,725 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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Every figure on PlainWorker is rendered directly from official U.S. Department of Labor OSHA and Wage & Hour Division enforcement records, no number is typed in by an editor. This employer's ratios (penalty-per-violation, industry comparisons) are computed live from the 15 inspections on record. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.