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Manufacturing · Caledonia, MI

National Plastek INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), National Plastek INC ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 31 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty35% serious
$5,200
OSHA penalties
31
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

National Plastek INC in Caledonia, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 31 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,200. 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 Plastek INC 3 times over 3 years, roughly annually. These inspections turned up 31 violations, averaging 10.3 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #54,171 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Abbott-Action, INC. in Canton, MA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $5,200 in current penalties.

10.3
violations per inspection
35.5%
of violations were serious
#54,171
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 31 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (10.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How National Plastek INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows National Plastek INC runs moderately below peers (0.3x 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

$5,200 Top 46% most affordable more affordable than 54% 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 Plastek INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.519.83958.377.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 74PRIMUS MARBLE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24SANCO, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23R. LANG COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10SUJA LIFE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15LEGION INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 59PRECISION PULLEY AND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4BAE SYSTEMS, SAN FRA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Chicago Printing & E…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6NATIONAL BEEF PACKIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9LIFT SYSTEMS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17GROWERS FERTILIZER C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25GLANBIA NUTRITIONALS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PROPORTION FOODS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5USA PORK PACKERS INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10OHIO ALUMINUM INDUST…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CELLOFOAM NORTH AMER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15JOHN BOOS & COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7SPARTAN COMPOSITES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MCCAIN FOODS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4National Plastek INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 31
National Plastek INC has 3 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.

National Plastek INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, National Plastek INC sits at penalty rank #22,660 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($5,200 assessed).

How National Plastek INC Compares

National Plastek INC's 10.33 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 (0.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-08-11

Last Inspection

2013-08-12

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

10.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,733

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 3 years, averaging 10.3 violations per visit. That's $1,733 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

11

Serious

35.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

6.5% of total

18

Other-Than-Serious

58.1% 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

$5,200

Current Penalty Amount

$5,200

Penalty Reduction

None

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

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric National Plastek INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 31 8.0
Total Penalty $5,200 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,733 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,200 here).

A & B Welding, LLC $5,200 ME Abbott-Action, INC. $5,200 MA Aero Dynamic Machining INC $5,200 CA North Alabama Cabinetry, INC. $5,200 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Bridgford Food Processing of Texas LP 3 insp. Dallas, TX Primus Marble INC. 3 insp. Pacoima, CA Sanco, INC. 3 insp. Dalton, GA R. Lang Company, INC. 3 insp. Visalia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

A & B Welding, LLC
Union, ME
2 inspections $5,200
Abbott-Action, INC.
Canton, MA
2 inspections $5,200
Renosol Corporation
Clare, MI
2 inspections $5,200
Centracore LLC
Saint Clair, MI
3 inspections $5,200
Tubesource Manufacturing INC
Ferndale, MI
4 inspections $5,200

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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 Plastek INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, National Plastek INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 31 violations across 3 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 Plastek INC have? ▼
National Plastek INC has 31 OSHA violations on record, including 11 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,200.
How many OSHA inspections has National Plastek INC had? ▼
National Plastek INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-08-11 and the most recent on 2013-08-12. This averages 10.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for National Plastek INC? ▼
National Plastek INC has been assessed $5,200 in current OSHA penalties.
Does National Plastek INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. National Plastek INC has 11 serious violations, and 2 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 Plastek INC operate in? ▼
National Plastek INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326112). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does National Plastek INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, National Plastek INC ranks #54,171 (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 National Plastek INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
National Plastek INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,200 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Abbott-Action, INC. in Canton, MA is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,200 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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