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Wholesale Trade · Waterford Township, MI

Motor City Steel

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Motor City Steel ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a relatively clean safety record: 2 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty100% serious
$800
OSHA penalties
2
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Motor City Steel in Waterford Township, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 2 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $800. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Motor City Steel 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 2 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,995 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 2 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, MBG Marketing in Bloomingdale, MI is another wholesale trade employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $800 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#88,995
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 75/100
  • C OSHA safety compliance: 2 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (1.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Motor City Steel compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Wholesale Trade per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Motor City Steel runs well below peers (0.09x 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

$800 Top 11% most affordable more affordable than 89% 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 Wholesale Trade employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Motor City Steel.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.97.013.019.125.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDOLLAR TREE STORES I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4A&B AZUSA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GLOBAL HARVEST OF CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DONGALEN ENTERPRISES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PACIFIC SOUTHWEST CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2ELADIO LEZAMA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9U.S. LUMBER GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4SHREDDED SHINGLE DRI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4RUSHCREEK FEED & SUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24EAST COAST FRESH CUT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BIG IRON ENVIRONMENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9THE MONTE VISTA COOP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14GRANITE RESOURCES CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14PERDUE GRAIN & OILSE…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3CAVALLARO FOODS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6EARTH FIRST RECYCLIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14THE MCCUNE FARMERS U…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4FOUT BROTHERS METAL …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14TENNESSEE VALLEY REC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5SHULMAN COMPANY INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11Motor City Steel, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2
Motor City Steel has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 2 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Wholesale Trade peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Motor City Steel in the Wholesale Trade enforcement ledger

Wholesale Trade sector: Motor City Steel is the #4,085 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 4,429 employers with nonzero fines ($800).

How Motor City Steel Compares

Motor City Steel's 1.00 violations per inspection compares to the Wholesale Trade sector average of 5.5 violations per employer.

Against the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.09x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-12-08

Last Inspection

2024-10-17

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$400

Industry Avg / Inspection

$4,665

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $400 per inspection vs. the Wholesale Trade average of $4,665.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

2

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$800

Current Penalty Amount

$800

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Wholesale Trade

How Motor City Steel compares to the Wholesale Trade sector, which has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Motor City Steel Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 2 5.5
Total Penalty $800 $9,112
Avg Penalty per Inspection $400 $4,665
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Nationwide Wholesale Trade peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Motor City Steel, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($800 here).

Johnstone Supply - Spokane $800 WA Sumner Golden State Foods $800 WA Empire Office Machine INC $800 WA Compass Foods, INC. $800 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Dollar Tree Stores INC. 2 insp. Roslindale, MA A&B Azusa, INC. 2 insp. West Covina, CA Global Harvest of Colorado, LLC 2 insp. Akron, CO Dongalen Enterprises INC 2 insp. Sacramento, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Wholesale Trade

Showing 5 of 6880 other employers tracked in this sector.

Cooks Auto Parts
Harrison, MI
2 inspections $800
Johnstone Supply - Spokane
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $800
Sumner Golden State Foods
Sumner, WA
3 inspections $800
MBG Marketing
Bloomingdale, MI
2 inspections $800
Empire Office Machine INC
Spokane, WA
2 inspections $800

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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 Motor City Steel safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Motor City Steel's workplace safety record is relatively clean, with fewer violations than typical. The employer has 2 violations across 2 inspections, including 2 serious violations. Compared to Wholesale Trade industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Motor City Steel have? ▼
Motor City Steel has 2 OSHA violations on record, including 2 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $800.
How many OSHA inspections has Motor City Steel had? ▼
Motor City Steel has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-12-08 and the most recent on 2024-10-17. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Motor City Steel? ▼
Motor City Steel has been assessed $800 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Motor City Steel have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Motor City Steel has 2 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 Motor City Steel operate in? ▼
Motor City Steel operates in the Wholesale Trade sector (NAICS code 423120). This industry has 6,881 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 13,442 total OSHA inspections and $62.70M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Motor City Steel rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Motor City Steel ranks #88,995 (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 Motor City Steel's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Motor City Steel's total OSHA penalty of $800 is below the Wholesale Trade industry average of $9,112 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, MBG Marketing in Bloomingdale, MI is a similar wholesale trade employer with $800 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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