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Northern Machining & Repair INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Northern Machining & Repair INC ranks #65,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 9 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty56% serious
$3,340
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#65,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Northern Machining & Repair INC in Escanaba, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,340. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Northern Machining & Repair INC 3 times over 6 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #65,859 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 5 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, Greenheck Group in Schofield, WI is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
55.6%
of violations were serious
#65,859
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Northern Machining & Repair INC runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,340 Top 34% most affordable more affordable than 66% 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 Northern Machining & Repair INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.39.418.527.636.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedNEENAH, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10G&S LUMBER CO., INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20GRIP-TITE MANUFACTUR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35NANOGATE JAY SYSTEMS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14TWIN CITY FAN COMPAN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CHICAGO AEROSOL, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PEPCO MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RICELAND FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5VULCAN INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12JELD-WEN INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11PERMOBIL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11TAMPA STEEL ERECTING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23FEDERAL MOGUL TP LIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HOWMET AEROSPACE INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2MORGAN ENGINEERING S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9MODERN DISPERSIONS, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15ENHANCED POWDER COAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13METCO INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PORTAGE PLASTICS COR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5LADDAWN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11Northern Machining &…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9
Northern Machining & Repair INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Northern Machining & Repair INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Northern Machining & Repair INC is the #26,538 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($3,340).

How Northern Machining & Repair INC Compares

Northern Machining & Repair INC's 3.00 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 well below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2012-01-24

Last Inspection

2018-04-17

Inspection Span

6 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,113

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 6 years, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $1,113 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

5

Serious

55.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

44.4% 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

$4,000

Current Penalty Amount

$3,340

Penalty Reduction

16.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $660 from the initial assessment of $4,000. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Northern Machining & Repair INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Northern Machining & Repair INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $3,340 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,113 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Northern Machining & Repair INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,340 here).

Hormel Foods Operations, LLC $3,335 VA Timberpro, INC. $3,333 WI Missouri Forge, INC. $3,333 MO Agri-Fine Corporation $3,333 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Neenah, INC. 3 insp. Stevens Point, WI G&S Lumber CO., INC. 3 insp. Nacogdoches, TX Grip-Tite Manufacturing 3 insp. Winterset, IA Nanogate Jay Systems, LLC 3 insp. Mansfield, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

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0 inspections $0
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0 inspections $0
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2 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 Northern Machining & Repair INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Northern Machining & Repair INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 9 violations across 3 inspections, including 5 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 Northern Machining & Repair INC have? ▼
Northern Machining & Repair INC has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 5 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,340.
How many OSHA inspections has Northern Machining & Repair INC had? ▼
Northern Machining & Repair INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-01-24 and the most recent on 2018-04-17. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Northern Machining & Repair INC? ▼
Northern Machining & Repair INC has been assessed $3,340 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,000 (a 16.5% reduction).
Does Northern Machining & Repair INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Northern Machining & Repair INC has 5 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 Northern Machining & Repair INC operate in? ▼
Northern Machining & Repair INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332710). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Northern Machining & Repair INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Northern Machining & Repair INC ranks #65,859 (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 Northern Machining & Repair INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Northern Machining & Repair INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,340 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, Greenheck Group in Schofield, WI 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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