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Manufacturing · Bay City, MI

Schmidt Industries INC

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Schmidt Industries INC ranks #5,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 51 violations across 3 inspections.

Top 10% by penalty75% serious
$45,020
OSHA penalties
51
Violations cited
3
OSHA inspections
#5,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Schmidt Industries INC in Bay City, MI has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 51 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $45,020. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Schmidt Industries INC 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections turned up 51 violations, averaging 17.0 per inspection - an extremely dense concentration of citations. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #5,911 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top 10% of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 38 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, Riley Gear Corporation in North Tonawanda, NY is another manufacturing employer with 4 OSHA inspections on record and $45,003 in current penalties.

17.0
violations per inspection
74.5%
of violations were serious
#5,911
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 0/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 51 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (17.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How Schmidt Industries INC compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Schmidt Industries INC runs well above peers (2.9x 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

$45,020 Bottom 6% least affordable more affordable than 6% 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%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,546 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,175 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). Below this entry. $25,000–$30,000: 2,877 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Below this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,036 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,493 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,095 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Below this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 785 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 Schmidt Industries INC.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both3.03.033.03.0013.426.740.153.5OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFOAM HOLDINGS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2DBG ARKANSAS, LLC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 5NEW MILFORD BLOCK & …, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 45E.R. WAGNER MANUFACT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 20CONCRETE PIPE & PREC…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14PEKING NOODLE CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 8VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 17SPEYSIDE BOURBON COO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 11NIPPON TRENDS FOOD S…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 10RENO MACHINE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 33BICKEL'S SNACK FOODS…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 9VOLVO AERO CONNECTICUT, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 34THE OKONITE COMPANY, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 12RUDI'S ORGANIC BAKER…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14CERTAINTEED CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 7GENERAL MANUFACTURIN…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 14RESEARCH PRODUCTS CO…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 4WESTERN WINE SERVICE…, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 3WELDBEND CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 6FORGED METALS, INC., OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 2Schmidt Industries INC, OSHA inspections: 3 · Violations cited: 51
Schmidt Industries INC has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 51 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.

Schmidt Industries INC in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

In Manufacturing, Schmidt Industries INC sits at penalty rank #2,988 of 35,243 penalized establishments ($45,020 assessed).

How Schmidt Industries INC Compares

Schmidt Industries INC's 17.00 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 above peers (2.9x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

3

First Inspection

2010-10-25

Last Inspection

2015-08-18

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

17.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$15,007

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 17.0 violations per visit. That's $15,007 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

38

Serious

74.5% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

13

Other-Than-Serious

25.5% 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

$50,900

Current Penalty Amount

$45,020

Penalty Reduction

11.6%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $5,880 from the initial assessment of $50,900. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric Schmidt Industries INC Industry Avg
Inspections 3 2.6
Violations 51 8.0
Total Penalty $45,020 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $15,007 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($45,020 here).

Great Plains Manufacturing, INC. $45,023 KS Exide Technologies, INC. $45,032 IA Riley Gear Corporation $45,003 NY Orcon Industries, CORP. $45,000 NY

Similar OSHA inspection count

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

Foam Holdings, INC. 3 insp. Radford, VA DBG Arkansas, LLC. 3 insp. Conway, AR New Milford Block & Supply Corporation 3 insp. New Milford, CT E.R. Wagner Manufacturing Company 3 insp. Milwaukee, WI

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Great Plains Manufacturing, INC.
Abilene, KS
2 inspections $45,023
Precoat Metals
Saint Louis, MO
1 inspections $0
Exide Technologies, INC.
Manchester, IA
6 inspections $45,032
Riley Gear Corporation
North Tonawanda, NY
4 inspections $45,003
Orcon Industries, CORP.
Le Roy, NY
4 inspections $45,000

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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 Schmidt Industries INC safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Schmidt Industries INC's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 51 violations across 3 inspections, including 38 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Schmidt Industries INC have? ▼
Schmidt Industries INC has 51 OSHA violations on record, including 38 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $45,020.
How many OSHA inspections has Schmidt Industries INC had? ▼
Schmidt Industries INC has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-10-25 and the most recent on 2015-08-18. This averages 17.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Schmidt Industries INC? ▼
Schmidt Industries INC has been assessed $45,020 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $50,900 (a 11.6% reduction).
Does Schmidt Industries INC have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Schmidt Industries INC has 38 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 Schmidt Industries INC operate in? ▼
Schmidt Industries INC operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332721). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does Schmidt Industries INC rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Schmidt Industries INC ranks #5,911 (the top 10% 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 Schmidt Industries INC's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Schmidt Industries INC's total OSHA penalty of $45,020 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (2.9x the average). The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Riley Gear Corporation in North Tonawanda, NY is a similar manufacturing employer with $45,003 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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