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Sault Machine Works LLC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Sault Machine Works LLC ranks #96,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 6 violations across 2 inspections.

Lower half by penalty67% serious
$240
OSHA penalties
6
Violations cited
2
OSHA inspections
#96,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Sault Machine Works LLC in Sault Ste Marie, MI has been the subject of 2 OSHA workplace inspections and 6 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $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 Sault Machine Works LLC 2 times over 1 year - more than twice a year on average. These inspections resulted in 6 violations, averaging 3.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #96,843 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the lower half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Construction industry average of 2 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.0x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Bell Paint Removing LLC in Portland, OR is another construction employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $240 in current penalties.

3.0
violations per inspection
66.7%
of violations were serious
#96,843
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 6 violations across 2 OSHA inspections (3.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Sault Machine Works LLC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Construction per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Sault Machine Works LLC runs well below peers (0.04x 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

$240 Top 3% most affordable more affordable than 97% 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 Construction employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is Sault Machine Works LLC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both1.92.022.02.01.44.7811.314.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedDARCY & HARTY CONSTR…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 10JERRY R. TURNBAUGH, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3PROTECH ROOFING SYST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4CBC FRAMING, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6RCP SERVICES, INC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 14INSTALLED BUILDING P…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9UNITED ERECTORS INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8EDUARDO RUIZ, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 4KG FRAMING AND CONST…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7SOUTHWEST UTILITY SY…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 11JAROD WILLIAMS, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6DAVID TROYER CONSTRU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6ROBERT BARRINGER, III, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 7PREMIER ROOFING & CO…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5PROFESSIONAL CARPENT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3G.A. RICH & SONS, INC., OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 2COUNTY OF SALEM PUBL…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 9EVANS ROOFING AND GU…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 3A&G FRAMING LLC, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 5GREY EAGLE CONSTRUCT…, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 8Sault Machine Works …, OSHA inspections: 2 · Violations cited: 6
Sault Machine Works LLC has 2 OSHA inspections on record and 6 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Construction peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

Sault Machine Works LLC in the Construction enforcement ledger

Construction sector: Sault Machine Works LLC is the #32,311 heaviest OSHA penalty carrier of 33,222 employers with nonzero fines ($240).

How Sault Machine Works LLC Compares

Sault Machine Works LLC's 3.00 violations per inspection compares to the Construction sector average of 3.3 violations per employer.

Against the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs well below peers (0.04x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

2

First Inspection

2014-07-02

Last Inspection

2014-07-02

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

3.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$120

Industry Avg / Inspection

$3,361

What this shows 2 inspections over 1 year, averaging 3.0 violations per visit. That's $120 per inspection vs. the Construction average of $3,361.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

4

Serious

66.7% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

2

Other-Than-Serious

33.3% 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

$600

Current Penalty Amount

$240

Penalty Reduction

60.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $360 from the initial assessment of $600. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Construction

How Sault Machine Works LLC compares to the Construction sector, which has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Sault Machine Works LLC Industry Avg
Inspections 2 2.0
Violations 6 3.3
Total Penalty $240 $6,767
Avg Penalty per Inspection $120 $3,361
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Nationwide Construction peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Sault Machine Works LLC, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

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

Timber Tech Framing LLC $240 OR Bernard Petersen INC $240 OR Michael Larue $240 OR Bell Paint Removing LLC $240 OR

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Darcy & Harty Construction, INC. 2 insp. San Francisco, CA Jerry R. Turnbaugh 2 insp. Etna, OH Protech Roofing Systems LLC. 2 insp. El Paso, TX CBC Framing, INC. 2 insp. Santa Clarita, CA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Construction

Showing 5 of 61259 other employers tracked in this sector.

Bill Neuens Enterprises INC
Iron Mountain, MI
2 inspections $240
Bell Paint Removing LLC
Portland, OR
3 inspections $240
RW Lapine INC
Richland, MI
2 inspections $240
Structures West, INC.
San Diego, CA
4 inspections $240
Moore Trosper Construction CO
Grand Ledge, MI
2 inspections $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 Sault Machine Works LLC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Sault Machine Works LLC's workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 6 violations across 2 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Construction industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Sault Machine Works LLC have? ▼
Sault Machine Works LLC has 6 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $240.
How many OSHA inspections has Sault Machine Works LLC had? ▼
Sault Machine Works LLC has had 2 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2014-07-02 and the most recent on 2014-07-02. This averages 3.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Sault Machine Works LLC? ▼
Sault Machine Works LLC has been assessed $240 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $600 (a 60.0% reduction).
Does Sault Machine Works LLC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Sault Machine Works LLC has 4 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 Sault Machine Works LLC operate in? ▼
Sault Machine Works LLC operates in the Construction sector (NAICS code 238220). This industry has 61,260 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 123,354 total OSHA inspections and $414.57M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Sault Machine Works LLC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Sault Machine Works LLC ranks #96,843 (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 Sault Machine Works LLC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Sault Machine Works LLC's total OSHA penalty of $240 is below the Construction industry average of $6,767 per employer. The employer has 2 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.0 per employer. For a direct comparison, Bell Paint Removing LLC in Portland, OR is a similar construction employer with $240 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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