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Research Tool Corporation

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Research Tool Corporation ranks #49,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 25 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty72% serious
$6,050
OSHA penalties
25
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#49,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Research Tool Corporation in Ovid, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 25 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,050. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Research Tool Corporation 3 times across a longer 9-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 25 violations, averaging 8.3 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,752 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Warminster Fiberglass Company in Southampton, PA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $6,050 in current penalties.

8.3
violations per inspection
72.0%
of violations were serious
#49,752
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 25 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (8.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Research Tool Corporation compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Research Tool Corporation runs moderately below peers (0.4x 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

$6,050 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% 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 Research Tool Corporation.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.00.49.21826.835.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedExist, Inc, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6MONAHAN FILAMENTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6CLEARY PALLET SALES,…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 23REMO INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RANDOLPH PRODUCTS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26TRANSOM SYMPHONY OPC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8LANGER JUICE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NIAGARA BOTTLING, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4CUSTOM PROCESSING SE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9TECNICO CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15OAK HILL VENEER, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 15CST INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TWINCRAFT INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12NOR-RAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26CARGILL INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4ERICO INTERNATIONAL …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34KMIN USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10JCG FOODS OF GEORGIA…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16MASABA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5ROTO-DIE COMPANY, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Research Tool Corpor…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 25
Research Tool Corporation has 3 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.

Research Tool Corporation in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Research Tool Corporation is the #21,252 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($6,050).

How Research Tool Corporation Compares

Research Tool Corporation's 8.33 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 (0.4x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2015-04-01

Last Inspection

2024-03-07

Inspection Span

9 yrs

Violations / Inspection

8.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,017

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 9 years, averaging 8.3 violations per visit. That's $2,017 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

18

Serious

72.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

28.0% 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.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$9,400

Current Penalty Amount

$6,050

Penalty Reduction

35.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,350 from the initial assessment of $9,400. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Research Tool Corporation Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 25 8.0
Total Penalty $6,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $2,017 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,050 here).

Warminster Fiberglass Company $6,050 PA Metal Line Fabrication, INC $6,050 UT Starbucks CORP/Starbucks Coffee Company Carson Valley Roasting Plant and Distribution Center $6,050 NV Aryzta, LLC $6,050 CA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Exist, Inc 3 insp. Fort Lauderdale, FL Monahan Filaments, LLC 3 insp. Arcola, IL Cleary Pallet Sales, INC. 3 insp. Genoa, IL Remo INC. 3 insp. Valencia, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Warminster Fiberglass Company
Southampton, PA
2 inspections $6,050
True Fabrication & Machine INC
Troy, MI
2 inspections $6,050
Metal Line Fabrication, INC
Salt Lake City, UT
3 inspections $6,050
Fraser Grinding CO
Fraser, MI
2 inspections $6,050
Starbucks CORP/Starbucks Coffee Company Carson Valley Roasting Plant and Distribution Center
Minden, NV
2 inspections $6,050

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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 Research Tool Corporation safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Research Tool Corporation's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 25 violations across 3 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 Research Tool Corporation have? ▼
Research Tool Corporation has 25 OSHA violations on record, including 18 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,050.
How many OSHA inspections has Research Tool Corporation had? ▼
Research Tool Corporation has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2015-04-01 and the most recent on 2024-03-07. This averages 8.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Research Tool Corporation? ▼
Research Tool Corporation has been assessed $6,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $9,400 (a 35.6% reduction).
Does Research Tool Corporation have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Research Tool Corporation 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 Research Tool Corporation operate in? ▼
Research Tool Corporation operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333514). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Research Tool Corporation rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Research Tool Corporation ranks #49,752 (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 Research Tool Corporation's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Research Tool Corporation's total OSHA penalty of $6,050 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Warminster Fiberglass Company in Southampton, PA is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,050 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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