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SMW Manufacturing INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), SMW Manufacturing INC. ranks #21,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a concerning safety record: 16 violations across 4 inspections.

Top 25% by penalty75% serious
$16,650
OSHA penalties
16
Violations cited
4
OSHA inspections
#21,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

SMW Manufacturing INC. in Taylor, MI has been the subject of 4 OSHA workplace inspections and 16 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $16,650. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has kept close, sustained watch on SMW Manufacturing INC.: 4 inspections in 1 year, several times a year. These inspections resulted in 16 violations, averaging 4.0 per inspection, above what's typical for a single visit. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #21,530 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the top quarter of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 12 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 above peers (1.5x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Blair Composites LLC in Greeneville, TN is another manufacturing employer with 9 OSHA inspections on record and $16,651 in current penalties.

4.0
violations per inspection
75.0%
of violations were serious
#21,530
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

F 32/100
  • F OSHA safety compliance: 16 violations across 4 OSHA inspections (4.0 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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How SMW Manufacturing INC. compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows SMW Manufacturing INC. sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x 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

$16,650 Bottom 22% least affordable more affordable than 22% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 SMW Manufacturing INC..

Frequently inspected, many findingsRarely inspected, many findingsFrequently inspected, clean recordBelow median on both4.04.044.04.01.813.926.038.150.2OSHA inspectionsViolations citedBERRY MARBLE COMPANY…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 19PCP GROUP, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 26COLUMBUS CASTINGS, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9FIBERGLASS INDUSTRIE…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 48CHARLES A. ROGERS EN…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16VENETIAN MARBLE AND …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 22VALLEY DIE CASTINGS,…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11S&S QUALITY MEATS LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9CAROLINA PRECISION F…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 41K.C. SOL-TECH, INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 43NATIONAL CHIMNEY SUP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11BOYD STATION, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 13SUPERIOR FIBERS, LLC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 23HUMPHREYS INDUSTRIAL…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 4UNIVERSAL PACKAGING …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5KEITH HUBER CORPORAT…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 9PROCTER & GAMBLE PAP…, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 11THUNDERBOLT MARINE, …, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 7INDUSTRIAL CRATING INC, OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 10KOPPERS INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 5SMW Manufacturing INC., OSHA inspections: 4 · Violations cited: 16
SMW Manufacturing INC. has 4 OSHA inspections on record and 16 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.

SMW Manufacturing INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, SMW Manufacturing INC. ranks #10,262 at $16,650 current penalty.

How SMW Manufacturing INC. Compares

SMW Manufacturing INC.'s 4.00 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 sits roughly in line with peers (1.1x the sector average).

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

4

First Inspection

2017-08-14

Last Inspection

2018-03-20

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

4.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$4,163

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 4 inspections over 1 year, averaging 4.0 violations per visit. That's $4,163 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

12

Serious

75.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

0

Repeat

0.0% of total

4

Other-Than-Serious

25.0% 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

$33,300

Current Penalty Amount

$16,650

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $16,650 from the initial assessment of $33,300. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

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

Metric SMW Manufacturing INC. Industry Avg
Inspections 4 2.6
Violations 16 8.0
Total Penalty $16,650 $15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection $4,163 $6,093
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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

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

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($16,650 here).

Oak Ridge Custom Cabinets, INC. $16,650 WI Grove Creek Foods LLC $16,650 UT Dunn Paper, INC. $16,651 MS Blair Composites LLC $16,651 TN

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (4 inspections here).

Berry Marble Company, INC. 4 insp. Tyler, TX PCP Group, LLC 4 insp. Clearwater, FL Columbus Castings 4 insp. Columbus, OH Fiberglass Industries, INC. 4 insp. Amsterdam, NY

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Oak Ridge Custom Cabinets, INC.
Green Bay, WI
3 inspections $16,650
Grove Creek Foods LLC
Pleasant Grove, UT
4 inspections $16,650
Dunn Paper, INC.
Wiggins, MS
2 inspections $16,651
Blair Composites LLC
Greeneville, TN
9 inspections $16,651
FBS / Franklin Business Service
Richardson, TX
0 inspections $0

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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 SMW Manufacturing INC. safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, SMW Manufacturing INC.'s workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 16 violations across 4 inspections, including 12 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 SMW Manufacturing INC. have? ▼
SMW Manufacturing INC. has 16 OSHA violations on record, including 12 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $16,650.
How many OSHA inspections has SMW Manufacturing INC. had? ▼
SMW Manufacturing INC. has had 4 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-08-14 and the most recent on 2018-03-20. This averages 4.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for SMW Manufacturing INC.? ▼
SMW Manufacturing INC. has been assessed $16,650 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $33,300 (a 50.0% reduction).
Does SMW Manufacturing INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. SMW Manufacturing INC. has 12 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 SMW Manufacturing INC. operate in? ▼
SMW Manufacturing INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 332722). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
Where does SMW Manufacturing INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼
Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, SMW Manufacturing INC. ranks #21,530 (the top quarter 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 SMW Manufacturing INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼
SMW Manufacturing INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $16,650 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer (1.1x the average). The employer has 4 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Blair Composites LLC in Greeneville, TN is a similar manufacturing employer with $16,651 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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