Manufacturing · Livonia, MI

Plastomer Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Plastomer Corporation ranks #7,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 10 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty76% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$38,520
OSHA penalties: 25
Violations cited: 10
OSHA inspections: #7,402
of 99,447 penalized employers

Plastomer Corporation in Livonia, MI has been the subject of 10 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $38,520. The employer also has 1 Wage and Hour Division (WHD) case 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 Plastomer Corporation 10 times over 9 years, roughly annually. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 2.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #7,402 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 19 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 well above peers (3.9x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. For comparison, Dow Machine Corporation in Houston, TX is another manufacturing employer with 6 OSHA inspections on record and $38,515 in current penalties.

2.5
violations per inspection: 76.0%
of violations were serious: #7,402
of 99,447 penalized employers: $0
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

C 73/100

D OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 10 OSHA inspections (2.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
A Wage & hour compliance: $0 in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($0 per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.

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Plastomer Corporation

$38,520
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Plastomer Corporation runs well above peers (2.4x 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

$38,520 Bottom 7% least affordable more affordable than 7% 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 Plastomer Corporation.

Plastomer Corporation has 10 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.

Plastomer Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Plastomer Corporation ranks #3,719 at $38,520 current penalty.

Combined federal exposure here: $38,520 OSHA penalties plus $0 WHD back wages (0.0% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Plastomer Corporation Compares

Plastomer Corporation's 2.50 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 well above peers (2.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2016-01-19

Last Inspection

2024-10-08

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$3,852

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 10 inspections over 9 years, averaging 2.5 violations per visit. That's $3,852 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

76.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

4.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$72,400

Current Penalty Amount

$38,520

Penalty Reduction

46.8%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$38,520

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $33,880 from the initial assessment of $72,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases

Back Wages Owed

Employees Affected

WHD Violations

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Plastomer Corporation	Industry Avg
Inspections	10	2.6
Violations	25	8.0
Total Penalty	$38,520	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$3,852	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($38,520 here).

Liberty Steel Pressed Products, LLC $38,520 OH Dow Machine Corporation $38,515 TX Aarrowcast, INC. $38,534 WI Roto Solutions $38,501 OH

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (10 inspections here).

House of Raeford Farms, INC. 10 insp. Raeford, NC Deep Foods, INC. 10 insp. Union, NJ Libbey Glass INC. 10 insp. Toledo, OH James Hardie Building Products, INC. 10 insp. McCarran, NV

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Liberty Steel Pressed Products, LLC

Warren, OH

4 inspections $38,520

Dow Machine Corporation

Houston, TX

6 inspections $38,515

Aarrowcast, INC.

Shawano, WI

7 inspections $38,534

Roto Solutions

Holmesville, OH

2 inspections $38,501

Ipsen, INC

Cherry Valley, IL

2 inspections $38,500

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What to do with this record

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

A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Plastomer Corporation against Liberty Steel Pressed Products, LLC, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
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Plastomer Corporation also carries $0 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 Plastomer Corporation safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Plastomer Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 10 inspections, including 19 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 Plastomer Corporation have? ▼

Plastomer Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 19 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $38,520.

How many OSHA inspections has Plastomer Corporation had? ▼

Plastomer Corporation has had 10 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2016-01-19 and the most recent on 2024-10-08. This averages 2.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Plastomer Corporation? ▼

Plastomer Corporation has been assessed $38,520 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $72,400 (a 46.8% reduction). Additionally, $0 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.

Does Plastomer Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Plastomer Corporation has 19 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.

Has Plastomer Corporation been cited for wage theft? ▼

Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Plastomer Corporation, resulting in $0 in back wages owed to an undisclosed number of workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.

What industry does Plastomer Corporation operate in? ▼

Plastomer Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 326150). 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 Plastomer Corporation owes me wages? ▼

If you believe Plastomer 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 $0 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.

Where does Plastomer Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Plastomer Corporation ranks #7,402 (the top 10% 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 Plastomer Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Plastomer Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $38,520 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.4x the average). The employer has 10 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Dow Machine Corporation in Houston, TX is a similar manufacturing employer with $38,515 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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