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Manufacturing · Clifford, MI

Rochester Gear INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Rochester Gear INC ranks #37,928 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious
$9,050
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Rochester Gear INC in Clifford, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 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 Rochester Gear INC 2 times over 3 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 5.0 per inspection - a notably high rate. 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 below peers (0.8x 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.

5.0
violations per inspection
80.0%
of violations were serious
#37,928
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 17/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (5.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Rochester Gear INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Rochester Gear INC runs moderately below peers (0.6x 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

$9,050 Bottom 38% least affordable more affordable than 38% 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 Rochester Gear INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.0019.438.858.277.7OSHA inspectionsViolations citedCAVCO INDUSTRIES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 28LIPPERT COMPONENTS, …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 1PECE FOUNDRY, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 48U S SALT, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 67ELDORALDO STONE, LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COM…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5MATERIAL DIFFERENCE …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 20TEAM INDUSTRIES ANDR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 74H.B. FULLER COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 12ATLAS BOLT & SCREW C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ARDAGH GLASS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GRANEX INDUSTRIES, I…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9AZZ INC DBA AZZ GALV…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13PANDUIT CORP., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2HEISE INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 19ELECTRICFIL CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ICCO CHEESE COMPANY,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5CAMBRIDGE INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 603FM, L.L.C., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 17Rochester Gear INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10
Rochester Gear INC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 10 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.

Rochester Gear INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Rochester Gear INC is the #16,903 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($9,050).

How Rochester Gear INC Compares

Rochester Gear INC's 5.00 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 moderately below peers (0.6x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-03-20

Last Inspection

2015-11-02

Inspection Span

3 yrs

Violations / Inspection

5.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,525

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 3 years, averaging 5.0 violations per visit. That's $4,525 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

8

Serious

80.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% 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

$12,650

Current Penalty Amount

$9,050

Penalty Reduction

28.5%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $3,600 from the initial assessment of $12,650. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Rochester Gear INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Rochester Gear INC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $9,050 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,525 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Rochester Gear INC, 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 (2 inspections here).

Cavco Industries INC. 2 insp. Austin, TX Lippert Components, INC. 2 insp. Beeville, TX Pece Foundry, INC. 2 insp. Prairieville, LA U S Salt, LLC 2 insp. Watkins Glen, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Progressive Metal Manufacturing Company
Ferndale, MI
4 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 Rochester Gear INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Rochester Gear INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 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 Rochester Gear INC have? ▼
Rochester Gear INC has 10 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 Rochester Gear INC had? ▼
Rochester Gear INC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-03-20 and the most recent on 2015-11-02. This averages 5.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Rochester Gear INC? ▼
Rochester Gear INC has been assessed $9,050 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $12,650 (a 28.5% reduction).
Does Rochester Gear INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Rochester Gear INC 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 Rochester Gear INC operate in? ▼
Rochester Gear INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336350). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Rochester Gear INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Rochester Gear INC 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 Rochester Gear INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Rochester Gear INC's total OSHA penalty of $9,050 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, 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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