Manufacturing · Chesterfield, MI

Pro Weld INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Pro Weld INC ranks #53,980 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 11 violations across 4 inspections.

Lower half by penalty64% serious
$5,225
OSHA penalties
11
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#53,980
of 99,447 penalized employers

Pro Weld INC in Chesterfield, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 11 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $5,225. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on Pro Weld INC: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 11 violations, averaging 2.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #53,980 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 runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Applied Recovery Systems in Woodway, TX is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.8
violations per inspection
63.6%
of violations were serious
#53,980
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

D 50/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 11 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (2.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Pro Weld INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Pro Weld 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

$5,225 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 Pro Weld INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.0014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUS MARBLE CONSTRUCTI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 39OPS SALES COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 15CHAMPION FIBERGLASS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5PORVENE DOORS, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 37ALLIANCE STEEL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7ENDURIS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 17SPARTAN LIGHT METAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 6RHEEM MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4SPARTAN LIGHT METAL …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11MATERIAL CONTROL INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 8WOODSTOCK SOAPSTONE …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16INDUSTRIAL FABRICATO…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3STERILITE CORP, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3D.P. INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 12REEDS FERRY SMALL BU…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9SIGN DESIGN, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4MADISON POLYMERIC EN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 3STYLE CREST ENTERPRI…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2ARCELORMITTAL RIVERD…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 2DANKO ARLINGTON INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 54Pro Weld INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11
Pro Weld INC has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 11 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.

Pro Weld INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Pro Weld INC ranks #22,635 at $5,225 current penalty.

How Pro Weld INC Compares

Pro Weld INC's 2.75 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

4

First Inspection

2014-03-11

Last Inspection

2014-08-19

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

2.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,306

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 2.8 violations per visit. That's $1,306 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

7

Serious

63.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

36.4% 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

$10,450

Current Penalty Amount

$5,225

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,225 from the initial assessment of $10,450. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Pro Weld INC Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 11 8.0
Total Penalty $5,225 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,306 $6,093

Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

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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 Pro Weld INC safe to work at?
Based on OSHA records, Pro Weld INC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 11 violations across 4 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 Pro Weld INC have?
Pro Weld INC has 11 OSHA violations on record, including 7 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $5,225.
How many OSHA inspections has Pro Weld INC had?
Pro Weld INC has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-03-11 and the most recent on 2014-08-19. This averages 2.8 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Pro Weld INC?
Pro Weld INC has been assessed $5,225 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $10,450 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does Pro Weld INC have any serious or willful violations?
Yes. Pro Weld INC has 7 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 Pro Weld INC operate in?
Pro Weld 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 Pro Weld INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties?
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Pro Weld INC ranks #53,980 (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 Pro Weld INC's safety record compare to industry average?
Pro Weld INC's total OSHA penalty of $5,225 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Applied Recovery Systems in Woodway, TX 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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