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National Block CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Block CO ranks #48,438 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 24 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty46% serious
$6,355
OSHA penalties
24
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#48,438
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Block CO in Westland, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 24 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,355. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected National Block CO 2 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 24 violations, averaging 12.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #48,438 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 11 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, Spartan Light Metal Products in Mexico, MO is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

12.0
violations per inspection
45.8%
of violations were serious
#48,438
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 24 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (12.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How National Block CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Block CO runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,355 Bottom 49% least affordable more affordable than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 National Block CO.

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National Block CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 24 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.

National Block CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, National Block CO sits at penalty rank #20,780 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($6,355 assessed).

How National Block CO Compares

National Block CO's 12.00 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 moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2010-05-20

Last Inspection

2012-08-31

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,178

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 2 years, averaging 12.0 violations per visit. That's $3,178 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

45.8% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

4.2% of total

12

Other-Than-Serious

50.0% 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

$8,650

Current Penalty Amount

$6,355

Penalty Reduction

26.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,295 from the initial assessment of $8,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How National Block CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric National Block CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 24 8.0
Total Penalty $6,355 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,178 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,355 here).

Mexichem Specialty Resins, INC. $6,355 IL S & H Pallet Stock Sales, INC. $6,355 PA Atlantic Building Systems LLC $6,356 CO Metlcast Products, INC. $6,351 KS

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

3m Company 2 insp. Menomonie, WI Ocean Sash & Door, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA D & D Services INC 2 insp. Vernon, CA N & S Supply 2 insp. Milton, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Mexichem Specialty Resins, INC.
Henry, IL
2 inspections $6,355
S & H Pallet Stock Sales, INC.
Titusville, PA
3 inspections $6,355
Atlantic Building Systems LLC
Englewood, CO
2 inspections $6,356
Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete
Keller, TX
0 inspections $0
Spartan Light Metal Products
Mexico, MO
0 inspections $0

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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 National Block CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Block CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 24 violations across 2 inspections, including 11 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 National Block CO have? ▼
National Block CO has 24 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,355.
How many OSHA inspections has National Block CO had? ▼
National Block CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-20 and the most recent on 2012-08-31. This averages 12.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Block CO? ▼
National Block CO has been assessed $6,355 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $8,650 (a 26.5% reduction).
Does National Block CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Block CO has 11 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.
What industry does National Block CO operate in? ▼
National Block CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 327331). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does National Block CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Block CO ranks #48,438 (the upper 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 National Block CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Block CO's total OSHA penalty of $6,355 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, Spartan Light Metal Products in Mexico, MO is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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