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Powder Cote II INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Powder Cote II INC ranks #960 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 97 violations across 8 inspections.

Top 1% by penalty58% serious
$145,900
OSHA penalties
97
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#960
of 99,447 penalized employers

Powder Cote II INC in MT Clemens, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 97 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $145,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Powder Cote II INC 8 times over 4 years - more than twice a year on average. These inspections turned up 97 violations, averaging 12.1 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #960 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 1% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 56 were classified as serious and 2 as willful - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, PM Engineered Solutions INC. in Watertown, CT is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $146,000 in current penalties.

12.1
violations per inspection
57.7%
of violations were serious
#960
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 97 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (12.1 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Powder Cote II INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Powder Cote II INC runs far above peers (9.3x 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

$145,900 Bottom 1% least affordable more affordable than 1% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $50,000+: 5,150 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). This entry ($145,900) is well above this band, the chart's rightmost open-ended bucket. This employer: $145,900 $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 Powder Cote II INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1025.450.976.3101.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedJOON, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 55MOTIVA ENTERPRISES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 6AJM PACKAGING CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13CRYSTAL FINISHING SY…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32BO'S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 21ABSTRETCH LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27BEST DIAMOND PLASTIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8MADISON-KIPP CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4ARCONIC US LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8VEHTEK SYSTEMS INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18IAC SPRINGFIELD LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 32MOBIS ALABAMA LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 3AMWARE PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 17BRIDGFORD FOOD PROCE…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 28NORTH AMERICAN LIGHT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 16HORMEL FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 14IOWA PREMIUM, LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 22REA MAGNET WIRE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13MICELI DAIRY PRODUCT…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 38CONBRACO INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 36Powder Cote II INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 97
Powder Cote II INC has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 97 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.

Powder Cote II INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Powder Cote II INC sits at penalty rank #524 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($145,900 assessed).

How Powder Cote II INC Compares

Powder Cote II INC's 12.13 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 far above peers (9.3x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

8

First Inspection

2012-06-08

Last Inspection

2016-03-07

Inspection Span

4 yrs

Violations / Inspection

12.1

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$18,238

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 4 years, averaging 12.1 violations per visit. That's $18,238 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

56

Serious

57.7% of total

2

Willful

2.1% of total

3

Repeat

3.1% of total

36

Other-Than-Serious

37.1% 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

$270,050

Current Penalty Amount

$145,900

Penalty Reduction

46.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $124,150 from the initial assessment of $270,050. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Powder Cote II INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Powder Cote II INC Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 97 8.0
Total Penalty $145,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $18,238 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($145,900 here).

Senesco Marine, LLC $145,803 RI PM Engineered Solutions INC. $146,000 CT Extrudex Aluminum INC. $146,105 OH Piramal Glass - USA, INC. $145,650 MO

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Joon, LLC 8 insp. Cusseta, AL Motiva Enterprises LLC 8 insp. Port Arthur, TX Ajm Packaging Corporation 8 insp. Vineland, NJ Crystal Finishing Systems, INC. 8 insp. Mosinee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Buns Bakery
Las Vegas, NV
0 inspections $0
Senesco Marine, LLC
North Kingstown, RI
11 inspections $145,803
PM Engineered Solutions INC.
Watertown, CT
4 inspections $146,000
Extrudex Aluminum INC.
North Jackson, OH
7 inspections $146,105
Piramal Glass - USA, INC.
Park Hills, MO
5 inspections $145,650

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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 Powder Cote II INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Powder Cote II INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 97 violations across 8 inspections, including 56 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 Powder Cote II INC have? ▼
Powder Cote II INC has 97 OSHA violations on record, including 56 serious, 2 willful, and 3 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $145,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Powder Cote II INC had? ▼
Powder Cote II INC has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2012-06-08 and the most recent on 2016-03-07. This averages 12.1 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Powder Cote II INC? ▼
Powder Cote II INC has been assessed $145,900 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $270,050 (a 46.0% reduction).
Does Powder Cote II INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Powder Cote II INC has 56 serious violations, 2 willful violations, and 3 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 Powder Cote II INC operate in? ▼
Powder Cote II INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Powder Cote II INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Powder Cote II INC ranks #960 (the top 1% 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 Powder Cote II INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Powder Cote II INC's total OSHA penalty of $145,900 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (9.3x the average). The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, PM Engineered Solutions INC. in Watertown, CT is a similar manufacturing employer with $146,000 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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