Manufacturing · Ferndale, MI

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company ranks #37,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 15 violations across 4 inspections.

Upper half by penalty53% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$9,050
OSHA penalties: 15
Violations cited: 4
OSHA inspections: #37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company in Ferndale, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 15 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company 4 times over 7 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 15 violations, averaging 3.8 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #37,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 8 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, Kings Command Foods INC in Kent, WA is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $9,050 in current penalties.

3.8
violations per inspection: 53.3%
of violations were serious: #37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 35/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 15 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (3.8 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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$9,050
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,050 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 15 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.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company sits at penalty rank #16,903 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($9,050 assessed).

How Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company Compares

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company's 3.75 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 (0.6x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2017-06-27

Last Inspection

2024-03-14

Inspection Span

7 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.8

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,263

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 7 years, averaging 3.8 violations per visit. That's $2,263 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

53.3% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

46.7% 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

$18,100

Current Penalty Amount

$9,050

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,050 from the initial assessment of $18,100. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company	Industry Avg
Inspections	4	2.6
Violations	15	8.0
Total Penalty	$9,050	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,263	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,050 here).

Kings Command Foods INC $9,050 WA Silver Spring Foods, INC. $9,051 WI Trinity Fabricators, INC. $9,048 FL I-K-I Manufacturing CO., INC. $9,052 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

US Magnesium LLC 4 insp. Grantsville, UT Fraser Shipyards, INC. 4 insp. Superior, WI Dukane Precast Incorporated 4 insp. Aurora, IL Harbor Point Mineral Products INC. 4 insp. Utica, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Rochester Gear INC

Clifford, MI

2 inspections $9,050

Kings Command Foods INC

Kent, WA

3 inspections $9,050

Silver Spring Foods, INC.

Eau Claire, WI

4 inspections $9,051

I-K-I Manufacturing CO., INC.

Edgerton, WI

4 inspections $9,052

Stanwade Metal Products INC.

Fowler, OH

2 inspections $9,048

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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 Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 15 violations across 4 inspections, including 8 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 Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company have? ▼

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has 15 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,050.

How many OSHA inspections has Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company had? ▼

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-06-27 and the most recent on 2024-03-14. This averages 3.8 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company? ▼

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has been assessed $9,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $18,100 (a 50.0% reduction).

Does Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company has 8 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 Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company operate in? ▼

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332999). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company ranks #37,928 (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 Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company's total OSHA penalty of $9,050 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, Kings Command Foods INC in Kent, WA is a similar manufacturing employer with $9,050 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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