Manufacturing · Saginaw, MI

Nexteer Automotive Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Nexteer Automotive Corporation ranks #4,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 18 inspections.

Top 5% by penalty72% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$56,100
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 18
OSHA inspections: #4,336
of 99,447 penalized employers

Nexteer Automotive Corporation in Saginaw, MI has been the subject of 18 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $56,100. The employer also has 2 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) cases 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation 18 times over 5 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 1.4 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #4,336 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 5% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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 far above peers (7.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $4,052 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. For comparison, Menominee Tribal Enterprises in Neopit, WI is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $60,138 in current penalties.

1.4
violations per inspection: 72.0%
of violations were serious: #4,336
of 99,447 penalized employers: $4,052
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

B 80/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 18 OSHA inspections (1.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
B Wage & hour compliance: $4K in back wages owed across 2 WHD cases ($2K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Nexteer Automotive Cor…

$56,100
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Nexteer Automotive Corporation runs well above peers (3.6x 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

$56,100 Bottom 4% least affordable more affordable than 4% 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation.

Nexteer Automotive Corporation has 18 OSHA inspections on record and 25 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.

Nexteer Automotive Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Nexteer Automotive Corporation sits at penalty rank #2,202 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($56,100 assessed). On wage-and-hour enforcement alone, Nexteer Automotive Corporation ranks #3,270 among 4,429 Manufacturing employers with WHD recoveries ($4,052).

Combined federal exposure here: $56,100 OSHA penalties plus $4,052 WHD back wages (6.7% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Nexteer Automotive Corporation Compares

Nexteer Automotive Corporation's 1.39 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 above peers (3.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2021-09-09

Last Inspection

2026-06-23

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,117

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 18 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.4 violations per visit. That's $3,117 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

72.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

12.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

16.0% 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.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$98,600

Current Penalty Amount

$56,100

Penalty Reduction

43.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$60,152

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $42,500 from the initial assessment of $98,600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

$4,052

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Avg Back Wages per Employee

$4,052

Avg Back Wages per CaseBelow average

$2,026

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Nexteer Automotive Corporation owed $4,052 in back wages to 1 employee across 2 cases and 3 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Nexteer Automotive Corporation compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Nexteer Automotive Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	18	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$56,100	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,117	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Nexteer Automotive Corporation, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($56,100 here).

The Sherwin-Williams Company $56,129 TX Arcelormittal Tubular Products USA LLC $56,068 OH American Equipment Manufacturing, INC. $56,147 NM Trailer Component Manufacturing, INC. (Tracom) $56,052 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (18 inspections here).

Triumph Foods, LLC 18 insp. Saint Joseph, MO Vigor Marine, LLC 18 insp. Portland, OR Titan Wheel Corporation of Illinois 18 insp. Quincy, IL Core Molding Technologies, INC. 18 insp. Columbus, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Archer-Daniels-Midland Company

Lubbock, TX

2 inspections $60,153

Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, INC.

Canonsburg, PA

10 inspections $60,159

Bulsea, Inc. / Danji Collection, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

0 inspections $0

Menominee Tribal Enterprises

Neopit, WI

4 inspections $60,138

Saulo's Granite, LLC

Stone Mountain, GA

2 inspections $60,135

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What to do with this record

Use Nexteer Automotive Corporation's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

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Nexteer Automotive Corporation also carries $4,052 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Nexteer Automotive Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 18 inspections, including 18 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation have? ▼

Nexteer Automotive Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $56,100.

How many OSHA inspections has Nexteer Automotive Corporation had? ▼

Nexteer Automotive Corporation has had 18 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2021-09-09 and the most recent on 2026-06-23. This averages 1.4 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Nexteer Automotive Corporation? ▼

Nexteer Automotive Corporation has been assessed $56,100 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $98,600 (a 43.1% reduction). Additionally, $4,052 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Nexteer Automotive Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Nexteer Automotive Corporation has 18 serious violations, and 3 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 2 enforcement cases against Nexteer Automotive Corporation, resulting in $4,052 in back wages owed to 1 affected worker. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Nexteer Automotive Corporation operate in? ▼

Nexteer Automotive Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336330). 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Nexteer Automotive Corporation 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 $4,052 in back wages owed by this employer across 2 cases.

Where does Nexteer Automotive Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Nexteer Automotive Corporation ranks #4,336 (the top 5% 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 Nexteer Automotive Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Nexteer Automotive Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $56,100 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (3.6x the average). The employer has 18 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Menominee Tribal Enterprises in Neopit, WI is a similar manufacturing employer with $60,138 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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