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RJS Tool & Gage INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RJS Tool & Gage INC ranks #74,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 12 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$2,240
OSHA penalties
12
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#74,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

RJS Tool & Gage INC in Birmingham, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 12 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $2,240. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected RJS Tool & Gage INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 12 violations, averaging 6.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #74,484 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower 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 below peers (0.8x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Estam in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

6.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#74,484
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 3/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 12 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (6.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How RJS Tool & Gage INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RJS Tool & Gage INC runs well below peers (0.14x 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

$2,240 Top 25% most affordable more affordable than 75% 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 RJS Tool & Gage INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0016.833.550.367.1OSHA inspectionsViolations citedREPUBLIC ENGINEERED …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25BERRY GLOBAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7HEIDELBERG MATERIALS…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19R & E Pallets, Inc, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8SENECA FOODS CORPORA…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5BENSON'S OLD HOME KI…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7DIVERSIFIED SERVICES…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14HAPPY ORCHARD, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8ARCONIC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8M-POWER CHEMICALS L C, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20POLYVEL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12THE WESTON COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 64NIMSGERN STEEL CORP, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10MOSAIC FERTILIZER, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2BD MEATS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10IHP OPERATIONS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5DOVE DIE & STAMPING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4LEIGH FIBERS INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27COMMODORE CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19PROCESS EQUIPMENT, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7RJS Tool & Gage INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12
RJS Tool & Gage INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 12 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.

RJS Tool & Gage INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, RJS Tool & Gage INC ranks #29,130 at $2,240 current penalty.

How RJS Tool & Gage INC Compares

RJS Tool & Gage INC's 6.00 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 (0.14x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-12-16

Last Inspection

2018-02-28

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

6.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 6.0 violations per visit. That's $1,120 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

8.3% of total

3

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$4,800

Current Penalty Amount

$2,240

Penalty Reduction

53.3%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $2,560 from the initial assessment of $4,800. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How RJS Tool & Gage INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric RJS Tool & Gage INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 12 8.0
Total Penalty $2,240 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,120 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for RJS Tool & Gage INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($2,240 here).

Si Funeral Services $2,240 MO United Gear and Machine Company, INC $2,240 CT Lane Custom Metal, INC. $2,240 LA Metal Concepts, INC. $2,240 VA

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Republic Engineered Products INC. 2 insp. Lorain, OH Berry Global, INC. 2 insp. Sterling, MA Heidelberg Materials Northeast LLC 2 insp. Nazareth, PA R & E Pallets, Inc 2 insp. Michigan City, IN

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Si Funeral Services
Saint Joseph, MO
2 inspections $2,240
Estam
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
United Gear and Machine Company, INC
Suffield, CT
2 inspections $2,240
Lane Custom Metal, INC.
Lafayette, LA
2 inspections $2,240
Metal Concepts, INC.
Norfolk, VA
2 inspections $2,240

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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 RJS Tool & Gage INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RJS Tool & Gage INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 12 violations across 2 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 RJS Tool & Gage INC have? ▼
RJS Tool & Gage INC has 12 OSHA violations on record, including 8 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $2,240.
How many OSHA inspections has RJS Tool & Gage INC had? ▼
RJS Tool & Gage INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-12-16 and the most recent on 2018-02-28. This averages 6.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RJS Tool & Gage INC? ▼
RJS Tool & Gage INC has been assessed $2,240 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $4,800 (a 53.3% reduction).
Does RJS Tool & Gage INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RJS Tool & Gage INC has 8 serious violations, and 1 repeat 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 RJS Tool & Gage INC operate in? ▼
RJS Tool & Gage INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 333515). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does RJS Tool & Gage INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, RJS Tool & Gage INC ranks #74,484 (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 RJS Tool & Gage INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RJS Tool & Gage INC's total OSHA penalty of $2,240 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, Estam in Los Angeles, CA 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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