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Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 17 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty41% serious
$5,400
OSHA penalties
17
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 17 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,400. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC 3 times over 2 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 17 violations, averaging 5.7 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,234 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 7 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, J J Steel INC. in Battle Creek, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $5,400 in current penalties.

5.7
violations per inspection
41.2%
of violations were serious
#53,234
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 8/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 17 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (5.7 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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance 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

$5,400 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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.038.51419.525OSHA inspectionsViolations citedT & D METAL PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5CG ROXANE LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6PILGRIM'S PRIDE, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8WELCO ACETYLENE CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 24MPV MORGANTON PRESSU…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16RUIZ FOODS PRODUCT, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9RAS PROCESS EQUIPMEN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NIBCO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9IDEAL MANUFACTURING,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13NORTHSTAR DIRECT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21JOHN J. STEUBY COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21OX PAPERBOARD ILLINO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ENPROTECH INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10FORMED FIBER TECHNOL…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8DAL-TILE DISTRIBUTIO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6ORGANIC MATTERS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21REFLEK MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11FIC AMERICA CORP., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4UNARCO MATERIAL HAND…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8COMMERCIAL METALS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5Oakland Orthopedic A…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 17 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.

Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC ranks #22,317 at $5,400 current penalty.

How Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC Compares

Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC's 5.67 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

2015-08-07

Last Inspection

2017-04-19

Inspection Span

2 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,800

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 2 years, averaging 5.7 violations per visit. That's $1,800 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

41.2% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

5.9% of total

9

Other-Than-Serious

52.9% 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

$7,800

Current Penalty Amount

$5,400

Penalty Reduction

30.8%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,400 from the initial assessment of $7,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 17 8.0
Total Penalty $5,400 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,800 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($5,400 here).

Menard, INC. $5,400 NE Gawet Marble & Granite, INC. $5,400 VT Ervin Amasteel $5,400 PA Supervoid Systems, LLC $5,400 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

T & D Metal Products, LLC 3 insp. Watseka, IL CG Roxane LLC 3 insp. Olancha, CA Pilgrim's Pride 3 insp. Lufkin, TX Welco Acetylene CORP. 3 insp. Newark, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

PA Press LLC DBA Pennsylvania Press
Harrisburg, PA
2 inspections $5,400
Moeller Precision Tool LLC
Wixom, MI
2 inspections $5,400
Anchor Glass Container Corporation
Lawrenceburg, IN
3 inspections $5,400
Clark Dietrich Building Systems
Dade City, FL
2 inspections $5,400
J J Steel INC.
Battle Creek, MI
3 inspections $5,400

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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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 17 violations across 3 inspections, including 7 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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC have? ▼
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC has 17 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,400.
How many OSHA inspections has Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC had? ▼
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-08-07 and the most recent on 2017-04-19. This averages 5.7 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC? ▼
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC has been assessed $5,400 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,800 (a 30.8% reduction).
Does Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC has 7 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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC operate in? ▼
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 339113). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC ranks #53,234 (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 Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Oakland Orthopedic Appliance INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,400 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, J J Steel INC. in Battle Creek, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $5,400 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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