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Shape CORP

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Shape CORP ranks #35,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 19 violations across 8 inspections.

Upper half by penalty53% serious
$9,828
OSHA penalties
19
Violations cited
8
OSHA inspections
#35,570
of 99,447 penalized employers

Shape CORP in Grand Haven, MI has been the subject of 8 OSHA workplace inspections and 19 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $9,828. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $39,733 in back wages owed to 397 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Shape CORP 8 times over 15 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 19 violations, averaging 2.4 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #35,570 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 10 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 well above peers (3.1x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $39,733 in back wages owed to 397 affected workers. For comparison, BJC Apparel, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is another manufacturing employer with 0 OSHA inspections on record and $0 in current penalties.

2.4
violations per inspection
52.6%
of violations were serious
#35,570
of 99,447 penalized employers
$39,733
in back wages recovered

Compliance score

F 46/100
  • D OSHA safety compliance: 19 violations across 8 OSHA inspections (2.4 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.
  • F Wage & hour compliance: $40K in back wages owed across 1 WHD case ($40K per case), vs. national p10 $2K (best) / p90 $58K (worst) among 91,622 employers with a WHD case on file.
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How Shape CORP compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Shape CORP 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

$9,828 Bottom 36% least affordable more affordable than 36% 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 Shape CORP.

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both8.08.088.08.1014.228.342.556.6OSHA inspectionsViolations citedFRITO-LAY, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 11ICICLE SEAFOODS INC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 18UNITED PALLET SERVIC…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 8ST. JOHNS SHIP BUILD…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15REPUBLIC STEEL, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 53THE JAMES SKINNER LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 54GATES CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 4PRIMEX PLASTICS CORP…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 27WELLMADE INDUSTRIES …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 12JUNIPER ELBOW CO. INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 51WKW ERBSLOEH NORTH A…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 13TAYLOR FARMS TENNESS…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24DE PERE CABINET, INC., OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24NTN-BOWER CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19DUNKIRK SPECIALTY ST…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 29THE PRAXIS COMPANIES…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 31OSI INDUSTRIES LLC, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 2DEPARTMENT OF ARMY, …, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 15ADVEX CORPORATION, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 39MCWILLIAMS FORGE COM…, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 24Shape CORP, OSHA inspections: 8 · Violations cited: 19
Shape CORP has 8 OSHA inspections on record and 19 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.

Shape CORP in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, Shape CORP ranks #15,988 at $9,828 current penalty. WHD back-wage recoveries in this sector place Shape CORP at rank #845 of 4,429 employers ($39,733 owed).

Combined federal exposure here: $9,828 OSHA penalties plus $39,733 WHD back wages (80.2% of the combined total is wage recovery).

How Shape CORP Compares

Shape CORP's 2.38 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

8

First Inspection

2010-05-24

Last Inspection

2025-03-24

Inspection Span

15 yrs

Violations / Inspection

2.4

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$1,229

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 8 inspections over 15 years, averaging 2.4 violations per visit. That's $1,229 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

10

Serious

52.6% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

2

Repeat

10.5% of total

7

Other-Than-Serious

36.8% 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

$19,320

Current Penalty Amount

$9,828

Penalty Reduction

49.1%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$49,561

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $9,492 from the initial assessment of $19,320. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$39,733
Employees Affected
397
WHD Violations
397
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$100
Avg Back Wages per CaseAbove average
$39,733

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Shape CORP owed $39,733 in back wages to 397 employees across 1 case and 397 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Shape CORP compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Shape CORP Industry Avg
Inspections 8 2.6
Violations 19 8.0
Total Penalty $9,828 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $1,229 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for Shape CORP, both outside MI so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($9,828 here).

Steiner Shipyard, INC. $9,830 AL Pearce Foundry, INC. $9,830 LA PCC Structurals INC $9,830 OR Virgin Islands Asphalt Products Corporation $9,830 VI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (8 inspections here).

Frito-Lay, INC. 8 insp. Lynchburg, VA Icicle Seafoods INC 8 insp. Dutch Harbor, AK United Pallet Services, INC 8 insp. Modesto, CA ST. Johns Ship Building, INC. 8 insp. Palatka, FL

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Sivyer Steel Corporation
Bettendorf, IA
5 inspections $49,550
Cast Industries
Springfield, IL
0 inspections $0
BJC Apparel, Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0
Traxx Corporation
Pomona, CA
4 inspections $49,580
Ten O Five
Los Angeles, CA
0 inspections $0

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What to do with this record

Use Shape CORP's enforcement history as one data point, not the whole picture.

  • A single employer's record can look unusual in isolation. Compare Shape CORP against Sivyer Steel Corporation, a similarly-sized employer in the same sector, before drawing conclusions. Compare side-by-side
  • See whether Shape CORP's inspection and penalty record is typical for Manufacturing or an outlier against the sector's own average. View the Manufacturing sector
  • Shape CORP also carries $39,733 in Wage and Hour Division back-wages, a separate enforcement track from OSHA safety violations. How wage-theft enforcement works

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 Shape CORP safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Shape CORP's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 19 violations across 8 inspections, including 10 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 Shape CORP have? ▼
Shape CORP has 19 OSHA violations on record, including 10 serious, 0 willful, and 2 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $9,828.
How many OSHA inspections has Shape CORP had? ▼
Shape CORP has had 8 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-24 and the most recent on 2025-03-24. This averages 2.4 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Shape CORP? ▼
Shape CORP has been assessed $9,828 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $19,320 (a 49.1% reduction). Additionally, $39,733 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Shape CORP have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Shape CORP has 10 serious violations, and 2 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Shape CORP been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Shape CORP, resulting in $39,733 in back wages owed to 397 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Shape CORP operate in? ▼
Shape CORP operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336390). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Shape CORP owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Shape CORP owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $39,733 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
Where does Shape CORP rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, Shape CORP ranks #35,570 (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 Shape CORP's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Shape CORP's total OSHA penalty of $9,828 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 8 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, BJC Apparel, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is a similar manufacturing employer with $0 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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