Manufacturing · Bay City, MI

Michigan Sugar Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Michigan Sugar Company ranks #93 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 88 violations across 34 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty73% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$530,925
OSHA penalties: 88
Violations cited: 34
OSHA inspections: #93
of 99,447 penalized employers

Michigan Sugar Company in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 34 OSHA workplace inspections and 88 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $530,925. 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 Sugar Company 34 times over 11 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 88 violations, averaging 2.6 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #93 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 64 were classified as serious and 5 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs far above peers (13.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Bway Corporation in Chicago, IL is another manufacturing employer with 20 OSHA inspections on record and $534,065 in current penalties.

2.6
violations per inspection: 72.7%
of violations were serious: #93
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 72/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 88 violations across 34 OSHA inspections (2.6 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Michigan Sugar Company

$530,925
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Michigan Sugar Company runs far above peers (33.7x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$530,925 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 0% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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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 Sugar Company.

Michigan Sugar Company has 34 OSHA inspections on record and 88 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 Sugar Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Michigan Sugar Company ranks #61 at $530,925 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $530,925 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Michigan Sugar Company Compares

Michigan Sugar Company's 2.59 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 (33.7x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2014-12-08

Last Inspection

2026-04-16

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.6

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,615

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 34 inspections over 11 years, averaging 2.6 violations per visit. That's $15,615 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.7% of total

Willful

5.7% of total

Repeat

10.2% of total

Other-Than-Serious

11.4% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$812,400

Current Penalty Amount

$530,925

Penalty Reduction

34.6%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$530,925

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $281,475 from the initial assessment of $812,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Michigan Sugar Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Michigan Sugar Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	34	2.6
Violations	88	8.0
Total Penalty	$530,925	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$15,615	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($530,925 here).

Bway Corporation $534,065 IL CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC $534,260 NJ Formed Fiber Technologies, LLC $527,467 OH Tribe Mediterranean Foods, Incorporated $540,000 MA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (34 inspections here).

General Dynamics Nassco 34 insp. San Diego, CA Bay Ship & Yacht CO. 36 insp. Alameda, CA Hankook Tire Manufacturing Tennessee LP 32 insp. Clarksville, TN The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company 36 insp. Danville, VA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bway Corporation

Chicago, IL

20 inspections $534,065

Delta Prodcuts Corporation

Fremont, CA

0 inspections $0

CJ Tmi Manufacturing America, LLC

Robbinsville, NJ

7 inspections $534,260

Formed Fiber Technologies, LLC

Sidney, OH

4 inspections $527,467

V5 Systems

Fremont, CA

0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

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Michigan Sugar Company also carries $0 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 Sugar Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Michigan Sugar Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 88 violations across 34 inspections, including 64 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 Sugar Company have? ▼

Michigan Sugar Company has 88 OSHA violations on record, including 64 serious, 5 willful, and 9 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $530,925.

How many OSHA inspections has Michigan Sugar Company had? ▼

Michigan Sugar Company has had 34 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-08 and the most recent on 2026-04-16. This averages 2.6 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Michigan Sugar Company? ▼

Michigan Sugar Company has been assessed $530,925 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $812,400 (a 34.6% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Michigan Sugar Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Michigan Sugar Company has 64 serious violations, 5 willful violations, and 9 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 Sugar Company been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Michigan Sugar Company, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Michigan Sugar Company operate in? ▼

Michigan Sugar Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311313). 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 Sugar Company owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Michigan Sugar Company 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Michigan Sugar Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Michigan Sugar Company ranks #93 (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 Sugar Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Michigan Sugar Company's total OSHA penalty of $530,925 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (33.7x the average). The employer has 34 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bway Corporation in Chicago, IL is a similar manufacturing employer with $534,065 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.

Employer Matching

Employers are matched across OSHA and WHD datasets by name, state, and city. Employers included in PlainWorker have 2 or more OSHA inspections or $1,000+ in WHD back wages. Data is updated monthly from data.dol.gov.