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Manufacturing · Clinton Township, MI

RTS Cutting Tools INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), RTS Cutting Tools INC ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 10 violations across 3 inspections.

Lower half by penalty60% serious
$1,600
OSHA penalties
10
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

RTS Cutting Tools INC in Clinton Township, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 10 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $1,600. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected RTS Cutting Tools INC 3 times across a longer 11-year span, an infrequent cadence. These inspections resulted in 10 violations, averaging 3.3 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #80,356 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 6 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, Clarion Technologies INC in Greenville, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $1,600 in current penalties.

3.3
violations per inspection
60.0%
of violations were serious
#80,356
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 42/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 10 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (3.3 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How RTS Cutting Tools INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows RTS Cutting Tools INC runs well below peers (0.10x 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

$1,600 Top 19% most affordable more affordable than 81% 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 RTS Cutting Tools INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.02.511.019.528.036.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedUNITED HOSPITAL SUPP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21GERMAN PELLETS OF TE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13RBC INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 35SCHAEFFLER TRANSMISS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10THE ATLAS GROUP, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6BELL WOODEN PRODUCTS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18GEM INDUSTRIES, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 19UNYTITE, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8OSHKOSH DOOR COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 21BELMONT SAUSAGE COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4HARTZELL FAN, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17T3 MANUFACTURING, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 22CITY BREWING COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7INNOVAR STRUCTURES, …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 18ALERIS ROLLED PRODUC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 13MACROCAP LABS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10ENKEI FLORIDA, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 16TYOGA CONTAINER COMP…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8HYUNDAI TRANSYS GEOR…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5KIMCHUK INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 26RTS Cutting Tools INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10
RTS Cutting Tools INC has 3 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.

RTS Cutting Tools INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, RTS Cutting Tools INC sits at penalty rank #30,763 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($1,600 assessed).

How RTS Cutting Tools INC Compares

RTS Cutting Tools INC's 3.33 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 well below peers (0.10x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2014-08-21

Last Inspection

2025-04-21

Inspection Span

11 yrs

Violations / Inspection

3.3

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$533

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 11 years, averaging 3.3 violations per visit. That's $533 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

6

Serious

60.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

40.0% 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

$2,700

Current Penalty Amount

$1,600

Penalty Reduction

40.7%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,100 from the initial assessment of $2,700. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How RTS Cutting Tools INC compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric RTS Cutting Tools INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 10 8.0
Total Penalty $1,600 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $533 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for RTS Cutting Tools INC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($1,600 here).

Lee Shore Boats $1,600 WA BT Fab $1,600 NV Zosel Lumber CO $1,600 WA Lake Street Pallet and Recycling, INC. $1,600 IL

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

United Hospital Supply Corporation 3 insp. Burlington, NJ German Pellets of Texas 3 insp. Port Arthur, TX RBC Industries, INC. 3 insp. Warwick, RI Schaeffler Transmission, LLC 3 insp. Wooster, OH

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Clarion Technologies INC
Greenville, MI
3 inspections $1,600
Lake Street Pallet and Recycling, INC.
Chicago, IL
2 inspections $1,600
Mathis Brothers Lumber CO., LLC
Dover, TN
5 inspections $1,600
Marshall Marine Corporation
South Dartmouth, MA
2 inspections $1,600
Momentum Textiles, LLC
High Point, NC
3 inspections $1,600

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What to do with this record

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is RTS Cutting Tools INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, RTS Cutting Tools INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 10 violations across 3 inspections, including 6 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 RTS Cutting Tools INC have? ▼
RTS Cutting Tools INC has 10 OSHA violations on record, including 6 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $1,600.
How many OSHA inspections has RTS Cutting Tools INC had? ▼
RTS Cutting Tools INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-08-21 and the most recent on 2025-04-21. This averages 3.3 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for RTS Cutting Tools INC? ▼
RTS Cutting Tools INC has been assessed $1,600 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $2,700 (a 40.7% reduction).
Does RTS Cutting Tools INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. RTS Cutting Tools INC has 6 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 RTS Cutting Tools INC operate in? ▼
RTS Cutting Tools 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 RTS Cutting Tools INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, RTS Cutting Tools INC ranks #80,356 (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 RTS Cutting Tools INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
RTS Cutting Tools INC's total OSHA penalty of $1,600 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, Clarion Technologies INC in Greenville, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $1,600 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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