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Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping ranks #77,549 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$1,900
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping in Detroit, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,900. 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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #77,549 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, Engineered Recycling Company, LLC in Charlotte, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $1,900 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#77,549
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping runs well below peers (0.12x 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

$1,900 Top 22% most affordable more affordable than 78% 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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.58.81725.333.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedANHEUSER-BUSCH, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8RED HEN BREAD LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11GT TECHNOLOGIES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6CLEVELAND STEEL CONT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8AVEKA NUTRA PROCESSING, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9A&E CLEANING AND GRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 21CYTEC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 32PEPSI BEVERAGES COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8NUTRIEN AG SOLUTIONS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CONSTRUCTION SPECIAL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9TARAZI SPECIALTY FOO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BRADY ENTERPRISES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6OLM FOOD SOLUTIONS (…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SUNSHINE MINTING NEV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2METROCK STEEL & WIRE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 16PIKE FEEDS, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15ROGER WOOD FOODS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20MAPLE ISLAND, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29AUTOLIV ASP, INC.-PRO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BYRNES & KIEFER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4Michigan Steel Indus…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping is the #29,981 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($1,900).

How Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping Compares

Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping's 3.00 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 (0.12x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2017-12-19

Last Inspection

2018-01-16

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$950

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $950 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

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

$3,800

Current Penalty Amount

$1,900

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,900 from the initial assessment of $3,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 6 8.0
Total Penalty $1,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $950 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,900 here).

Coblentz Sawmill $1,900 MO Engineered Recycling Company, LLC $1,900 NC Clarkdietrich Building Systems $1,900 OH Eurosport Daytona, INC. $1,900 FL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Anheuser-Busch, INC. 2 insp. Houston, TX Red Hen Bread LLC 2 insp. Elmhurst, IL GT Technologies 2 insp. Toledo, OH Cleveland Steel Container Corporation 2 insp. Streetsboro, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Coblentz Sawmill
Grandin, MO
2 inspections $1,900
Engineered Recycling Company, LLC
Charlotte, NC
2 inspections $1,900
A&G Associates, LLC. Dbatrigon Metal Products INC
Livonia, MI
2 inspections $1,900
Clarkdietrich Building Systems
Warren, OH
2 inspections $1,900
Eurosport Daytona, INC.
Ormond Beach, FL
3 inspections $1,900

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What to do with this record

Use Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping'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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping have? ▼
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping had? ▼
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-12-19 and the most recent on 2018-01-16. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping? ▼
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping has been assessed $1,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $3,800 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping 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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping operate in? ▼
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping ranks #77,549 (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 Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Michigan Steel Industries INC DBA Michigan Steel Strapping's total OSHA penalty of $1,900 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, Engineered Recycling Company, LLC in Charlotte, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,900 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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