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Roskam Baking CO

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Roskam Baking CO ranks #28,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 9 violations across 2 inspections.

Upper half by penalty100% serious
$12,900
OSHA penalties
9
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#28,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Roskam Baking CO in Grand Rapids, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 9 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $12,900. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Roskam Baking CO 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 9 violations, averaging 4.5 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #28,036 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 9 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, United Overhead Door Corporation in Yonkers, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $12,900 in current penalties.

4.5
violations per inspection
100.0%
of violations were serious
#28,036
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 25/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 9 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (4.5 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Roskam Baking CO compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Roskam Baking CO sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x 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

$12,900 Bottom 28% least affordable more affordable than 28% 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%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,027 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Roskam Baking CO.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.00.016.332.548.765.0OSHA inspectionsViolations citedWORCESTER ENVELOPE C…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6UNIVERSAL FABRICATIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 25OTECH DELAWARE CORPO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 29EARTH FRIENDLY PRODU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 35PEARL LEATHER FINISH…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 27ARGOS USA LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ENVIROTECH SERVICES, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14ROCK-IT NATURAL STONE, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13CTWWM, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13RONDO OF AMERICA, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 62INGRAM READYMIX INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7ETHOS MANUFACTURING …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11UNILEVER ICE CREAM, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8TEJAS TUBULAR PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5K & S PALLETS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 24METAMORA INDUSTRIES,…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 22KHS USA, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 13ALL-STATES INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 18OZARKS COCA-COLA/DR …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PEWAG TRACTION CHAIN…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6Roskam Baking CO, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9
Roskam Baking CO has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 9 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.

Roskam Baking CO in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Manufacturing sector: Roskam Baking CO is the #13,016 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 35,243 employers with nonzero fines ($12,900).

How Roskam Baking CO Compares

Roskam Baking CO's 4.50 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 sits roughly in line with peers (0.8x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2013-11-08

Last Inspection

2014-03-26

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.5

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$6,450

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.5 violations per visit. That's $6,450 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

9

Serious

100.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% 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

$12,900

Current Penalty Amount

$12,900

Penalty Reduction

None

What this shows No reduction on record. The current penalty matches the original OSHA assessment.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Roskam Baking CO compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Roskam Baking CO Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.6
Violations 9 8.0
Total Penalty $12,900 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $6,450 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Roskam Baking CO, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($12,900 here).

United Overhead Door Corporation $12,900 NY K Sidrane INC. $12,900 NY Wisconsin Plastic Drain Tile CORP. $12,900 WI Troy, LLC $12,899 WV

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Worcester Envelope Company 2 insp. Auburn, MA Universal Fabricating & Construction Services 2 insp. Columbus, OH Otech Delaware Corporation 2 insp. Rolling Prairie, IN Earth Friendly Products 2 insp. Norwood, NJ

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Specialty Adhesives & Coatings INC
Kalamazoo, MI
4 inspections $12,900
Sure-Loc Aluminum Edging INC
Holland, MI
2 inspections $12,900
United Overhead Door Corporation
Yonkers, NY
4 inspections $12,900
K Sidrane INC.
Freeport, NY
3 inspections $12,900
Wisconsin Plastic Drain Tile CORP.
Jefferson, WI
2 inspections $12,900

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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 Roskam Baking CO safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Roskam Baking CO's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 9 violations across 2 inspections, including 9 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 Roskam Baking CO have? ▼
Roskam Baking CO has 9 OSHA violations on record, including 9 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $12,900.
How many OSHA inspections has Roskam Baking CO had? ▼
Roskam Baking CO has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2013-11-08 and the most recent on 2014-03-26. This averages 4.5 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Roskam Baking CO? ▼
Roskam Baking CO has been assessed $12,900 in current OSHA penalties.
Does Roskam Baking CO have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Roskam Baking CO has 9 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 Roskam Baking CO operate in? ▼
Roskam Baking CO operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 311812). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Roskam Baking CO rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Roskam Baking CO ranks #28,036 (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 Roskam Baking CO's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Roskam Baking CO's total OSHA penalty of $12,900 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, United Overhead Door Corporation in Yonkers, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $12,900 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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