Manufacturing · Manistee, MI

Noron Composit Technologies

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Noron Composit Technologies ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty81% serious
$850
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Noron Composit Technologies in Manistee, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $850. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Noron Composit Technologies 3 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 5.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #88,272 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 13 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, Calportland Company in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $850 in current penalties.

5.3
violations per inspection
81.3%
of violations were serious
#88,272
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 12/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Noron Composit Technologies compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Noron Composit Technologies runs well below peers (0.05x 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

$850 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 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Noron Composit Technologies.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.01.59.517.525.533.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedKEWAUNEE FABRICATION…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25TEX-TUBE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 32ADVANCED EQUIPMENT C…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21PROPHET GEAR CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13ARNET PHARMACEUTICAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11VOESTALPINE NORTRAK,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13WILSON TRAILER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20STAR PIPE USA, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8MANCOR OHIO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ASB SPORTS ACQUISITI…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16JASPER WYMAN & SON, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9G & J PEPSI COLA BOT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13TEXAS PRIDE TRAILERS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3PLASKOLITE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3HFI, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7MINCEY MARBLE MFG, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14BULL MOOSE TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16SIKA CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3SUBURBAN MACHINE COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9SMURFIT KAPPA, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8Noron Composit Techn…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16
Noron Composit Technologies has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

Noron Composit Technologies in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Noron Composit Technologies ranks #32,812 at $850 current penalty.

How Noron Composit Technologies Compares

Noron Composit Technologies's 5.33 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 well below peers (0.05x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2011-11-02

Last Inspection

2011-11-08

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

5.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$283

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 1 year, averaging 5.3 violations per visit. That's $283 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

13

Serious

81.3% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

18.8% 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

$1,700

Current Penalty Amount

$850

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $850 from the initial assessment of $1,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Noron Composit Technologies compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Noron Composit Technologies Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $850 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $283 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Noron Composit Technologies, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($850 here).

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Noron Composit Technologies safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Noron Composit Technologies's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 3 inspections, including 13 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 Noron Composit Technologies have?
Noron Composit Technologies has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 13 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $850.
How many OSHA inspections has Noron Composit Technologies had?
Noron Composit Technologies has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2011-11-02 and the most recent on 2011-11-08. This averages 5.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Noron Composit Technologies?
Noron Composit Technologies has been assessed $850 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $1,700 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Noron Composit Technologies have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Noron Composit Technologies has 13 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 Noron Composit Technologies operate in?
Noron Composit Technologies operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326130). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Noron Composit Technologies rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Noron Composit Technologies ranks #88,272 (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 Noron Composit Technologies's safety record compare to industry average?
Noron Composit Technologies's total OSHA penalty of $850 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, Calportland Company in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $850 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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