Manufacturing · Grand Rapids, MI

Proos MFG

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Proos MFG ranks #66,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 33 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty55% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$3,285
OSHA penalties: 33
Violations cited: 2
OSHA inspections: #66,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Proos MFG in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 33 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,285. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Proos MFG 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 33 violations, averaging 16.5 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,196 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 18 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, Kappers Fabricating INC in Spring Valley, MN is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,287 in current penalties.

16.5
violations per inspection: 54.5%
of violations were serious: #66,196
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100

F OSHA safety compliance: 33 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (16.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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Proos MFG

$3,285
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows Proos MFG runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,285 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% 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 Proos MFG.

Proos MFG has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 33 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.

Proos MFG in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Proos MFG sits at penalty rank #26,645 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($3,285 assessed).

How Proos MFG Compares

Proos MFG's 16.50 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 below peers (0.21x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-01-04

Last Inspection

2013-05-08

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

16.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,643

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 16.5 violations per visit. That's $1,643 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

54.5% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

45.5% 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

$7,950

Current Penalty Amount

$3,285

Penalty Reduction

58.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $4,665 from the initial assessment of $7,950. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric	Proos MFG	Industry Avg
Inspections	2	2.6
Violations	33	8.0
Total Penalty	$3,285	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$1,643	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,285 here).

515 West Seventh LLC DBA Candella Lighting Company $3,285 CA Kappers Fabricating INC $3,287 MN Maui Cattle Company LLC $3,281 HI Steele Solutions, INC. $3,290 WI

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Orbital Atk INC. 2 insp. Independence, MO Nexhaul, INC. 2 insp. Rocky Mount, VA Belgioioso Cheese, INC. 2 insp. Appleton, WI Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Nampa, ID

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

515 West Seventh LLC DBA Candella Lighting Company

Commerce, CA

2 inspections $3,285

Kappers Fabricating INC

Maui Cattle Company LLC

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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 Proos MFG safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, Proos MFG's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 33 violations across 2 inspections, including 18 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 Proos MFG have? ▼

Proos MFG has 33 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,285.

How many OSHA inspections has Proos MFG had? ▼

Proos MFG has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-01-04 and the most recent on 2013-05-08. This averages 16.5 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for Proos MFG? ▼

Proos MFG has been assessed $3,285 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,950 (a 58.7% reduction).

Does Proos MFG have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. Proos MFG has 18 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 Proos MFG operate in? ▼

Proos MFG operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332116). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does Proos MFG rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Proos MFG ranks #66,196 (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 Proos MFG's safety record compare to industry average? ▼

Proos MFG's total OSHA penalty of $3,285 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, Kappers Fabricating INC in Spring Valley, MN is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,287 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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