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Manufacturing · Ferndale, MI

PK Fabricating INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PK Fabricating INC ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 39 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty59% serious
$6,700
OSHA penalties
39
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

PK Fabricating INC in Ferndale, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 39 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,700. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PK Fabricating INC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 39 violations, averaging 19.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #47,008 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 23 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 moderately below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, DRY Coolers INC in Oxford, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,700 in current penalties.

19.5
violations per inspection
59.0%
of violations were serious
#47,008
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 39 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (19.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How PK Fabricating INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows PK Fabricating INC runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,700 Bottom 47% least affordable more affordable than 47% 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 PK Fabricating INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.110.320.530.740.9OSHA inspectionsViolations citedU.S. NONWOVENS CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19HUNTINGTON SOLUTIONS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9PURPOSE BUILT BRANDS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19SOUTHERN FOODS GROUP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29UNIPRES SOUTHEAST U.…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11FELKER BROTHERS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18V. T. HALTER MARINE,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14C & C MACHINING, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25U-HAUL CO. OF PENNSY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3LIFEWAY FOODS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 15GREATWIDE DISTRIBUTI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6STRATEGIC MATERIALS …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BUD MANUFACTURING, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25WLS STAMPING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6MOVEERO, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11MARTIN MIDSTREAM PAR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6PHOENIX TUBE CO., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5KINETICS NOISE CONTROL, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ASPIRE PHARMACEUTICALS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2MAXAM INITIATION SYS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10PK Fabricating INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 39
PK Fabricating INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 39 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.

PK Fabricating INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, PK Fabricating INC ranks #20,257 at $6,700 current penalty.

How PK Fabricating INC Compares

PK Fabricating INC's 19.50 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2023-03-20

Last Inspection

2023-04-10

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

19.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,350

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 19.5 violations per visit. That's $3,350 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

23

Serious

59.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

16

Other-Than-Serious

41.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$13,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,700

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $6,700 from the initial assessment of $13,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric PK Fabricating INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 39 8.0
Total Penalty $6,700 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $3,350 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,700 here).

Worlds Finest Chocolate, INC. $6,700 IL The Carlstar Group LLC $6,700 TN USA Stone and Marble, LLC $6,700 TN Pinckard Vault & Marble Works, INC. $6,700 AL

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (2 inspections here).

U.S. Nonwovens CORP. 2 insp. Hauppauge, NY Huntington Solutions LLC 2 insp. Radford, VA Purpose Built Brands 2 insp. Gurnee, IL Southern Foods Group, LLC DBA Meadow Gold Dairies 2 insp. Englewood, CO

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Jetech INC
Battle Creek, MI
4 inspections $6,700
Worlds Finest Chocolate, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $6,700
Uacj-Whitehall Progress Plant
Ludington, MI
3 inspections $6,700
DRY Coolers INC
Oxford, MI
3 inspections $6,700
The Carlstar Group LLC
Jackson, TN
4 inspections $6,700

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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 PK Fabricating INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, PK Fabricating INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 39 violations across 2 inspections, including 23 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 PK Fabricating INC have? ▼
PK Fabricating INC has 39 OSHA violations on record, including 23 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,700.
How many OSHA inspections has PK Fabricating INC had? ▼
PK Fabricating INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2023-03-20 and the most recent on 2023-04-10. This averages 19.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for PK Fabricating INC? ▼
PK Fabricating INC has been assessed $6,700 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $13,400 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does PK Fabricating INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. PK Fabricating INC has 23 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 PK Fabricating INC operate in? ▼
PK Fabricating INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332312). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does PK Fabricating INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PK Fabricating INC ranks #47,008 (the upper 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 PK Fabricating INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
PK Fabricating INC's total OSHA penalty of $6,700 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, DRY Coolers INC in Oxford, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,700 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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