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Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 6 inspections.

Lower half by penalty79% serious
$3,300
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
6
OSHA inspections
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC in Owosso, MI has been the subject of 6 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $3,300. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC 6 times over 8 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 3.2 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #66,148 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 15 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 well above peers (2.3x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Conveyor Technologies of Sanford, N.C., INC. in Sanford, NC is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $3,300 in current penalties.

3.2
violations per inspection
78.9%
of violations were serious
#66,148
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 44/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 6 OSHA inspections (3.2 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How this employer compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC runs well below peers (0.21x 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

$3,300 Top 33% most affordable more affordable than 67% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 43,959 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). This entry sits in this band. $5,000–$10,000: 20,304 U.S. employers with a penalty (20%). Above this entry. $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 Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both6.06.066.06.0013.426.840.253.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDILLMAN EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23ADIENT US LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4CRYSTAL ICE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 23BOSTON BRIDGE & STEE…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 16DESERT LUMBER - US L…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19THIELE TANNING COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24CHICAGO METAL ROLLED…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 18VIGOR ALASKA SEWARD,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15THE OKONITE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 6GESTAMP WEST VIRGINI…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 3EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES INC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 0TRANE U.S. INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 4BREMER MANUFACTURING…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 24NATURE'S BAKERY, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 15BASIC FOOD FLAVORS, …, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 51FIRST MARINE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 38BENTON FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 13MARE ISLAND DRY DOCK…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12RICH PRODUCTS CORPOR…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 10NINA ENTERPRISES, INC., OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 12Rivers Fabrication &…, OSHA inspections: 6 · Violations cited: 19
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC has 6 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC ranks #26,586 at $3,300 current penalty.

How Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC Compares

Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC's 3.17 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).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

6

First Inspection

2014-10-02

Last Inspection

2022-09-20

Inspection Span

8 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.2

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$550

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 6 inspections over 8 years, averaging 3.2 violations per visit. That's $550 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

15

Serious

78.9% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

21.1% 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

$4,200

Current Penalty Amount

$3,300

Penalty Reduction

21.4%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $900 from the initial assessment of $4,200. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC Industry Avg
Inspections 6 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $3,300 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $550 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($3,300 here).

Guzzi INC $3,300 CA Conveyor Technologies of Sanford, N.C., INC. $3,300 NC Mercer Rubber Company $3,300 NY Ballard Diving & Salvage $3,300 WA

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (6 inspections here).

Dillman Equipment, INC. 6 insp. Prairie Du Chien, WI Adient US LLC 6 insp. Athens, TN Crystal Ice Company, Incorporated 6 insp. New Bedford, MA Boston Bridge & Steel, INC 6 insp. Boston, MA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Guzzi INC
Los Angeles, CA
2 inspections $3,300
Conveyor Technologies of Sanford, N.C., INC.
Sanford, NC
2 inspections $3,300
Mercer Rubber Company
Hauppauge, NY
2 inspections $3,300
Universal Coatings Corporation
Henry, TN
5 inspections $3,300
Ballard Diving & Salvage
Camas, WA
2 inspections $3,300

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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 Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 6 inspections, including 15 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 Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC have? ▼
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 15 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $3,300.
How many OSHA inspections has Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC had? ▼
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC has had 6 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-10-02 and the most recent on 2022-09-20. This averages 3.2 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC? ▼
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC has been assessed $3,300 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,200 (a 21.4% reduction).
Does Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC has 15 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 Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC operate in? ▼
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333922). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC ranks #66,148 (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 Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rivers Fabrication & Welding INC's total OSHA penalty of $3,300 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 6 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Conveyor Technologies of Sanford, N.C., INC. in Sanford, NC is a similar manufacturing employer with $3,300 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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